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AAF-DULUTH/SUPERIOR PRESENTS 21st ANNUAL MEDIA AUCTION
10/30/2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 30, 2009
AAF-DULUTH/SUPERIOR PRESENTS 21st ANNUAL MEDIA AUCTION

5 pm November 17 at The SHACK in Superior DULUTH, Minn-Once again, the year's best bargains for ad space share the room with some of the region's most creative uses of plywood-for the benefit of local students, businesses and non-profits. That's because AAF Duluth/Superior, the local chapter of the American Advertising Federation, will host its 21st annual Media Auction at 5 pm, Tuesday, November 17 at The Shack in Superior.

Each year, AAF offers local businesses and organizations the chance to donate and bid on a bevy of products and services. In the process, businesses become more aware of the market's media opportunities-while raising money that goes to scholarships for local students pursuing careers in advertising and marketing.

Held in conjunction with the Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce "After Hours" networking event, the AAF live and silent auction features ad space, production time and other media goodies, plus hotel stays, artwork and more. To donate or review the list of donations to date, www.aafduluthsuperior.com.

The Media Auction will also feature 1x1 Silent Auction. It features artworks donated by AAF members who each began creating their work using a one-square-foot piece of plywood.

"This our major fundraiser for the year: it's what keeps AAF Duluth/Superior's scholarship program going. We very much appreciate the support of everyone who donated items, and everyone who shows up to help make this a successful event," said Denise Archer, AAF Duluth/Superior President.

Reserve you spot at the AAF Media Auction by contacting the Duluth Chamber of Commerce, which holds Business After Hours in conjunction with the auction, at 722-5501 or inquiry@duluthchamber.com. Cost is $3 for Duluth Chamber members; $10 for non-chamber members. Students should bring their college IDs to receive the $3 rate.

To make a donation of any kind to the Media Auction or to contribute to the 1x1 art auction, please contact Kelley Eldien before Nov. 9 via e-mail keldien@mnpower.com or by mail to Minnesota Power, 30 W. Superior St., Duluth, MN 55802 or via fax at 218-723-3915.

The AAF Duluth/Superior is composed of 115 local advertising professionals. The organization works to enhance the professional development of club members while increasing recognition for the advertising industry and giving back to the local community. The club is a local affiliate of the American Advertising Federation, a national organization that represents the advertising industry in its entirety. For information on upcoming events or becoming a member, visit www.aafduluthsuperior.com.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Denise Archer, AAF Duluth/Superior President
728-3651 or darcher@htklatzky.com

Kelley Eldien, AAF Duluth/Superior Media Auction Chair
keldien@mnpower.com

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