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ABOUT US

Ad 2 is not just another networking group, it’s the key to launching a successful career in all advertising industry segments—agencies, media companies, clients and suppliers.


Ad 2 is a collaborative community of passionate, forward-thinking and motivated professionals that are making a difference in their local communities and their industry. Together with the American Advertising Federation, Ad 2 fosters the professional development for advertising professionals 32 and under through public service and education in order to promote and protect the well-being of advertising. 


Our community of 19 (and counting!) local chapters across the United States turns the dynamic world of advertising into a natural incubator for professionals to grow, learn and accelerate their careers with like-minded peers. Our members exchange ideas and contacts necessary to become advertising leaders through networking events, professional development seminars, and public service initiatives. 


Are you ready to: 

  • Meet new people? 

  • Learn something new? 

  • Be recognized for your talents? 

  • Take on a leadership role? 

  • Change your community or perhaps the world?

Then it’s time for you to join the movement of Ad 2 and unlock the next level of your career.

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View our Ad 2 National bylaws here

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Erika Rodriguez

Chair

Why Ad 2? 

I originally joined Ad 2 while in College as a way to see how i wanted to put my advertising degree to use. One happy hour later and I was hooked!  I have made lasting friendship and have learned so much about the industry along the way. 

 

Whats your day job? 

Account Director at Medium Giant.


What's your Ad 2/AAF History?

2014 - 2015: VP of AAF at UTA

2016 - 2017: Programs Chair for Ad 2 Dallas

2017 - 2018: Secretary/Treasurer for Ad 2 Dallas 

2018- 2019: President of Ad 2 Dallas 

2019 - 2022: District 10 Ad 2 Representative  

2022 - 2023: 2nd Vice Chair for Ad 2 National 

2023 - 2024: Vice Chair for Ad 2 National

2024 - 2025: Chair for Ad 2 National

 

Ask me about:
work life balance (with pets and kids), Communication (I'm a curious question asker), The latest TikTok trend/scandal, anything DEI&B.   

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