We are so excited to announce AFC Intern Class of 2021’s MVP, Alyssa Hill! Every year the AFC MVP is awarded a job at the AFC agency of their choice. Alyssa chose to continue her career at Chemistry, where she interned this summer, and will be joining the team as a Strategy Coordinator. Congratulations, Alyssa!
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Welcome the 2021 class of AFC interns
Interns make the world go round, at least, ours do. We are beyond excited to introduce you to our largest intern class ever, 14 fresh faces joining the Atlanta advertising scene. Fitzco First up: meet the @fitzco interns, Natalie and Megan. 22squared This robust group of 4 @22squared interns runs the gamut from strategy, creative, to media. We’reContinue reading “Welcome the 2021 class of AFC interns”
Congratulations to Chemistry for winning the 2020 Mosaic Award
Since 2016, AFC has been committed to diversifying the agency community in Atlanta. We know that lasting change will only come from doing the work. This year, we are the presenting sponsor of the Mosaic Award, an award recognizes organizations and individuals making a lasting and tangible impact to diversity and inclusion in our industry.Continue reading “Congratulations to Chemistry for winning the 2020 Mosaic Award”
The Gathering Spot and Advertising for Change Grant Program for Black Creative Agencies
Atlanta is the home of great change in the name of equality, and we’re committed to seeing that through in the ad industry. In partnership with The Gathering Spot, we’re offering grants and ongoing mentorship to Black-owned marketing and ad agencies in our city.
MAIP Atlanta Interns work to build awareness for the Future Foundation
August 2019 – This summer, 8 4A’s MAIP interns participated in the AFC MAIP program in Atlanta. Each Wednesday, the interns rotated between the four agencies within the AFC coalition – Moxie, Fitzco, 22Squared, and JWT – getting opportunities to learn about each agency’s clients, work, and culture. They also met with panels of professionals, mentors, and executives from each agency and had candid conversations about advertising in Atlanta.
2019 AFC Intern of the Year
August 2019 – We’re proud to announce our 2019 AFC Intern of the Year, Taylor Torok. Taylor Torok is a first-generation Cuban-American and a 2019 University of Florida grad with a degree in telecommunications and a concentration in marketing. This summer, she interned at Fitzco, demonstrating her passion for strategy and creativity. Ultimately, she ledContinue reading “2019 AFC Intern of the Year”
Lisa Marie Rainford – our first-ever AFC Award recipient
We’re proud to announce our first award recipient, Lisa Marie Rainford. The 2017 University of Georgia graduate constantly impressed with her work, and it ultimately led AFC’s decision to choose her as MVP. Each of our four founding agencies then extended an identical job offer to Lisa, and when she took the stage and choseContinue reading “Lisa Marie Rainford – our first-ever AFC Award recipient”
MAIP Agency of the Year Award
On August 10, 2017, AFC received the MAIP Agency of the Year Award—a standout recognition for our organization. It’s been a more successful first year than we could ever have imagined, and our journey to grow multicultural talent in the Atlanta advertising industry has only just begun. We’re excited to see where AFC will goContinue reading “MAIP Agency of the Year Award”