Ad Speaks Houston: A Podcast by the American Advertising Foundation - Houston Chapter

The printing industry doesn't get the attention it deserves.  With fanfare around all of the other essential elements of advertising, print deserves some headline time.  And that's what we're going to do, today.  Signature Aspen was the foundation of the printed material at the 2026 American Advertising Awards and "no surprise" they knocked it out of the park for AAF-Houston.  Beverly Haak sat down with us to tell their story.

How does a conversation go from advertising to hamburgers?  Well this conversation with Sonny Villarreal covers a lot of ground, including the launch of his new global agency, Brand Humans.  How does a Harvard grad get into advertising.  Let me explain.

The American Advertising Federation and The Advertising Education Foundation of Houston celebrated students with a scholarship presentation program in March, 2026.  Launched in 2001, the Advertising Education Foundation of Houston mission is to provide academic scholarships that connect the next generation of talent to make the Houston advertising community vibrant.  Chris Canetti, President of the FIFA World Cup 26 Houston Host Committee was our guest speaker.  

Did you know that the nomination deadline for The American Advertising Federation's "Mosaic", and "Next Wave" honors has been extended to January 30th?  It's more time for you to nominate your choices, and you can do that right now by going to https://aaf10.org/.  Also in this episode, an American Advertising Awards update.  Details, here.  https://www.aaf-houston.net/

Get ready for a powerful evening filled with storytelling, community, and connection as AAF-Houston honors the trailblazers whose impact reaches beyond their industries, and into the hearts of the people they uplift.  https://www.aaf-houston.net/event/diversity-inclusion/

Calling all designers, marketers, and creative minds! Introducing the Creative Grounds Breakfast Club—a monthly meetup where each session spotlights a new industry leader. Network with fellow professionals, dive into the latest trends, and spark innovative ideas to keep your edge sharp. This month, Damian Claassens will guide a compelling discussion featuring a Nick Cave case study, inviting you to ponder: Can AI truly have taste, or is human ingenuity irreplaceable? Perfect for those looking to push creative boundaries. Secure your spot now by registering below and join the creative conversation!  PS, the first two coffees free for AAFH members.  https://www.linkedin.com/events/groundcoffeebreakfastclub7369497670870028288/

"We make videos people want to watch" is the slogan.  The vibe is cool and the talent inside is over the top incredible.  South Coast just stepped up as a sponsor for AAF-Houston.  Love you guys!

More awards and accolades than you can imagine, but Bill, Jay, and Lou were an important and influential part of the fabric of The American Advertising Federation in Houston.  From AEFH, to District-10, the American Advertising Awards to Only in Houston.  This podcast is a special "thank-you" to some very special people in our community and our industry.  

We can call Alex Lopez Negrete a "local" guy, but in the world of advertising, Alex is a global giant.  On Thursday April 23rd, Alex was inducted into The Advertising Hall of Fame.  It was the 75th anniversary of the awards., presented by The American Advertising Federation.  If you weren't able to make it to Cipriani Wall Street in NYC, we've created a podcast playback of the event.  This is inspiration at 11!  Congrats, Alex.  Are you curious what it takes?  Listen.

Jay has a few, okay, a ton of friends and colleagues in our club, and our industry.  From AEFH to D-10, this Texas Tech grad has been a D-10 Governor and was inducted into the Southwest Advertising Hall of Fame.  Jay never likes talking about himself, so we got a few friends to tell his story.  Enjoy this series of conversations, and get to know Jay, better.

Find the podcast "Ad Speaks Houston" on your favorite podcast platform.  Make sure you subscribe so you can hear the "Hagins Series" and all the other things happening in Houston and The American Advertising Federation.  These are for you, Jay.