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The 2026 AAF officers are Adrian Hyatt-Ward, president; John McCarthy, immediate past president; Bjorn Madrid, vice president; Ken Alan, treasurer; and Vanessa Boekenoogen, secretary and communications co-chair. Florence Diaz will serve alongside Boekenoogen as communications co-chair, with Eren Cello and Jacob Poore serving as at-large members.
September 8, 2026

American Advertising Federation Inland Empire Announces New Leadership

Focused on strengthening industry connections, elevating local talent and expanding opportunities across the region’s creative community…

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February 15, 2026

Inland Empire AAF Hosts Ontario International Airport’s Marketing Team for Panel on Award-Winning Open Mic Series

Free access to award-winning campaigns and the teams behind them—that’s the Inland Empire AAF membership advantage….

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Manny Sandoval is co-owner of Inland Empire Community News and Sandoval Communications.
January 24, 2026

AAF Inland Empire to Host Professional Development Presentation on Community Engagement Strategies

Inland Empire Community News Co-Owners to Share Proven Tactics for Building Trust and Driving Results in California’s Most Diverse Market…

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Transform Your Brand Through the Art of Storytelling
April 30, 2025

Transform Your Brand Through the Art of Storytelling

Riverside, CA. — The American Advertising Federation—Inland Empire Chapter invites you to a brand storytelling class.Ā This class isĀ for anyone looking to elevate…

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Erik Harty and Jon Hwang from LONG/DIVISION earned the coveted Best of Show award in the professional category for their Internet Commercial "Endless Pastabilities" created for Barilla at the 2025 AAF-IE ADDY Awards Gala.
March 27, 2025

IE-AAF 2025 Addy Award Winners

Gold ADDY recipients included Associated Students Inc. at Cal Poly Pomona, California Baptist University, City of Riverside, Compelle, ESRI, Firm Media, Inland…

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July 7, 2023

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Donates 20 Tons of Food to The Salvation Army

Major Isaias Braga, Corps Officer of The Salvation Army San Bernardino/Redlands Corp, said, ā€œThe Salvation Army is privileged to receive a substantial…

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August 24, 2022

Dameron Communications Named Best Full-Service Advertising & PR Agency – CaliforniaĀ 2022

ā€œI am honored to receive this recognition for our work in Adverting and Public Relations,ā€ said Carl M. Dameron, president of Dameron…

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March 21, 2022

Award-Winning Marketing, Advertising, and Public Relations ProfessionalĀ Dr. Greg Zerovnik, Ph.D., Joins Dameron Communications

(San Bernardino, Calf.)Ā  Dr. Greg Zerovnik, Ph.D., an award-winning marketing, advertising, and public relations professional has joined the Dameron Communications team as…

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March 18, 2022

Shanna Bowen is the Social Media Director at Dameron Communications

(San Bernardino, Calf.)Ā  Shanna Bowen, a social media expert with more than 15 years’ experience creating and implementing successful social media campaigns,…

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July 10, 2015

Local College Student Wins National American Advertising Federation Award

ā€œIt’s the first time a fashion design student from the Inland Empire has advanced to win a silver award at the national level. This is a remarkable achievement and we are very proud of Chris!ā€, said AAF President Su Pak…

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