AdClub Cincinnati Newsletter - December 2025 
Welcome New Members

AdClub Cincinnati is pleased to welcome the following new and renewing members:
Corporate Members
OddBeast
Brandience
Individual Members
Vincent Knueven/ Western Southern Financial Group
Isaac Stambaugh / Boonrise
Ian Murray / Spot On Productions
Matt McCormick / Scene Support Music
Jessie Kuhns / Cintas
Calendar of Events

Artificial Insanity – Embracing the AI-Driven Possibilities
Join us for this webinar to learn the latest possibilities in the world of AI. Adam Kahn, Chief Creative Officer of Grey Midwest, will share his insights on the ever-growing phenomenon. We will share this event with AAF Dayton. Sign up today!
Thursday, January 15
12 noon
Cost: No Charge
American Advertising Awards

The ADDYs are officially open—and Cincinnati, this is YOUR moment.
For decades, Cincinnati has been an award-winning creative city, quietly shaping global brands, campaigns, and culture. Our work resonates far beyond our borders, influencing audiences around the world. And that legacy didn’t happen by accident.
It happened because of YOU.
Your craft. Your vision. Your bold ideas.
So gather the work you’re proud of.
Enter it. Share it. Celebrate it.
You’ve earned that spotlight.
Enter Your Work Here: www.cincinnaddys.com
Mixed Media Event

Join us on January 15th for our annual Holiday Hangover Mixer! This networking event brings together more than 100 people from various media organizations to socialize and raise funds for a local charity. Along with AdClub Cincinnati, the other organizations involved include American Marketing Association, Together Digital, Cov Creates, Cincy AI, Get Wit It, PRSA, and IxDA. Join us!
* Date: Thursday, January 15
* Location: The Marketer Collaborative,15 E 14th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
* Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm
* Cost: $25 / ticket
* RSVP: through Eventbrite
Silver Medal

AdClub Cincinnati is thrilled to announce that Alphonzo “Zo” Wesson has been selected as the AAF Silver Medal recipient for 2026. The AAF Silver Medal is the most prestigious advertising honor bestowed on an individual within a local market for outstanding contributions to the company, community, and profession.
A trailblazer and ardent activist for diversity and inclusion in the production, marketing, and advertising communities in Cincinnati and throughout the industry, Zo is a decorated and well-respected member of our creative community. Winner of thirty regional Emmys and five Cincinnati ADDY Awards, Zo actively lives out his maxim to serve humanity through media.
We will honor Zo at the annual American Advertising Award show on Feb. 27, 2026 at Memorial Hall.
Past Events

On November 13, we gathered at The Marketer Collaborative to hear from Curiosity and Grey Midwest about the secrets to how to "Win an Addy" here in Cincinnati and beyond. Thanks to Katy Martinez and Katie Gerdes, who shared their insights and tips on turning one's hard work into GOLD.
Past Events - October

In October, AdClub Cincinnati hosted its annual marketing panel at Rhinegeist Brewery with local experts sharing their challenges and insights. Thanks to our moderator, Tysonn Betts, and our panelists Ray Elfers (Kroger), Nica Cornwell (Fifth Third Bank), Jennifer Sebranek (GBBN Architects), and Tobias Brauer (SolvStat), who explained how "Shift Happens" in our world today.
