Kick-off event for CAF’s 2009-2010 program season will highlight successful branding strategies on Facebook

Canton, Ohio — September 29, 2009 — The Canton Advertising Federation (CAF) will host guest speaker Sean Sullivan, Midwest sales director for Facebook, on Tues., Nov. 10, at The University Center at Kent State University Stark in North Canton.

Doors will open at 11:30 a.m. Lunch and the program begin at noon. Tickets are $25.00 for members and $30.00 for non-members. To reserve a seat, contact Annie Murmann, CAF reception chair, at 330-452-5594, ext. 210, or anniecm@spaner.com.

For questions about the event, contact Erine Bodo, vice president of CAF programming at efbodo@ppigraphics.com.

Sullivan to Discuss Successful Facebook Branding Strategies
CAF begins its 2009-2010 program year with Sullivan, who will discuss successful branding strategies for advertisers who use Facebook, a social media site with more than 200 million members. Created just five years ago, this Web phenomenon of user-generated content registers nearly one million new users each day.

Previously the director of automobile sales and marketing at CNET Networks, Sullivan was also the former vice president of corporate sales and marketing for Time Warner, where he managed both print and digital advertising. He holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Boston University.

About Canton Advertising Federation
Canton Advertising Federation brings area advertisers, agencies, media, suppliers and academia together to promote professional development and positive awareness of the advertising industry. As part of the American Advertising Federation, the nation’s oldest and largest advertising trade association, CAF provides opportunities for members to build work-related skills, expand their business network and tap into resources on local, regional and national levels. In addition, members regularly share their time and talents to help local organizations, as well as students pursuing advertising and marketing careers. To learn more about CAF, visit www.cantonadfed.org.

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