AAF Mosaic Alumni & Friends Association

Wondering what’s new with MAFA? Well, we kicked off our...

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 09:57:05 -0400

Wondering what’s new with MAFA?

Well, we kicked off our second annual Google Mentorship Program on July 15th with a nice crowd of mentees from Chicago, NYC, San Francisco and more!

With our mentees/mentors at the luncheon and a few attending via the virtual worlds, our guest speaker - Bonita Stewart, Managing Director of US Sales at Google, spoke to the group on preparing a life and career for yourself.

Looking for a good read? Bonita recommended reading Nelson Mandela’s book “Fifteen Lessons on Life, Love and Courage”.

Available on Amazon here: http://www.amazon.com/Mandelas-Way-Fifteen-Lessons-Courage/dp/0307460681

If we had to sum up on theme or piece of advice Bonita left for the 2011 mentees it’d be: “have a plan for your career and take opportunities that follow that plan, not just for money or a title”

If you’d like more information, or are interested in becoming a MAFA leader, please email us at aafmafa@gmail.com. In the meantime, enjoy these pics!

-the MAFA Team

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Sun, 01 May 2011 07:09:02 -0400

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Ever wonder what it’s like to work at Google?

Hear from former MPMSer Cecilia Wong on her life at Google as Account Strategist and her take on the most underused Google product! (click to read more)

Also, loving Google? Interested in a mentorship? Sign up for our 2nd Annual Google Mentorship Program! Send a resume and statement of interest to aafmafa@gmail.com!

Calling all MAFA members interested in marketing and in...

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 13:10:36 -0400

Calling all MAFA members interested in marketing and in building lasting relationships with a Google mentor working in Sales, Marketing, and Media positions.

MAFA is pleased to announce the 2^nd Annual MAFA mentor program is now accepting applicants. Apply for an opportunity to build your network and learn something new!!

The MAFA/Google Mentor program is a NY based program, that accepts applicants from the NY, Chicago and LA areas. The ideal applicant would be a MAFA member, who is a professional with 1 – 8 years of working experience (although if you’re a great applicant passionate about this opportunity, who doesn’t meet the experience requirement, please don’t shy away from applying).

To apply for this amazing opportunity please submit your resume and a short statement explaining why you would like to be a MAFA/Google mentee, and what unique perspective you will bring to the group by May 2^nd, 2011 to aafmafa@gmail.com.

To those in the Chicago and LA areas interested in applying, please note that all events take place in the NY area, but mentors in your area will be assigned and virtual participation in events will take place when possible. You’ll still have an opportunity to build a relationship with a Googler as well as make new peer connections in your industry.

“Participating in the Google/MAFA mentorship back in 2009 allowed me the opportunity to not only connect with my industry peers who were starting their careers along with me, but it also helped to expand my network and served as a guide through my first few months in the industry. During a time of great transition, I was able to turn to my mentor who was dynamic, insightful, and always available for advice when I needed it.” – Kendra Curtis, AE, DDB, MAFA/Google Mentor Program Alumni

We look forward to seeing your applications!

The MAFA and Google Mentor Team

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The Mosaic Alumni & Friends Association connects advertising and communications professionals of color who are alumni of the AAF Most Promising Minority Students Program, the National Student Advertising Competition (NSAC), Mosaic Career Fairs, AAF College Chapters, Alpha Delta Sigma Honor Society and supporters of AAF’s Mosaic Center. www.aafmafa.org, or join us on Linked In

This month’s MAFA Profile features a MPMS newbie...

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 13:22:58 -0400

This month’s MAFA Profile features a MPMS newbie (‘10): Ata Movassaghi, Sales and Marketing Associate at ESPN.

Read about Ata’s experience from ad hungry MPMSer to successful ESPNer!

MAFA attended the AAF Mosaic Career Fair hosted by Leo Burnett...

Sun, 20 Mar 2011 13:01:09 -0400

MAFA attended the AAF Mosaic Career Fair hosted by Leo Burnett at the DePaul main campus in Chicago, this past Thursday!

Take a look at all the new friends we made and link to the AAF Mosaic Center for dates on upcoming career fairs.

“Careers aren’t built in a day. But they can be launched in one.”

-MAFA Team

We begin live coverage of SXSW in Austin, TX today, 3/13...

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 04:09:29 -0400

We begin live coverage of SXSW in Austin, TX today, 3/13 through 3/16.

Bringing you the latest in social, digital, tech, music, and film!
Follow us at @aaf_mafa!

Your gift to the American Red Cross will support the disaster...

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 13:52:00 -0500

Your gift to the American Red Cross will support the disaster relief efforts to help those affected by the earthquake in Japan and tsunami throughout the Pacific.

Please take a few moments today to donate to the relief effort for Japan. Click the image above or visit redcross.org.

We’ve added two new, amazing members to our MAFA team and...

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 20:14:10 -0500

We’ve added two new, amazing members to our MAFA team and want you to help us in welcoming them!

Hannah Moore and Kemy Acacia!

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Fri, 25 Feb 2011 12:27:00 -0500

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MAFA Profile - February 2011 Edition

Peter Pasco - Jr. Art Director at Area 23

Past Most Promising Minority Student Class of 2009

Having trouble accepting your creative idea getting killed? Peter’s got some advice for you! (click to read more and also check out the new “Get Inspired” section).

Enjoy!

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Fri, 25 Feb 2011 12:23:00 -0500

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A bit late but here’s the January 2011 MAFA Profiler:
Karina Portuondo, Brand Planner at Y&R

Read about her take on handling a stressful day in the office and interesting communications out now.

Enjoy!

MY SXSW OHOURS

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 09:47:49 -0500

MY SXSW OHOURS:

innonate:

msg:

I’ve set up time slots on OHours for SXSW. If you wanna high five and chat about the future. Sign up!

Cool. Meeting up with people 1-on-1 is going to be stupid-easy this year.

TOMORROW NIGHT! Google has invited all MAFA members to attend...

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 14:55:38 -0500

TOMORROW NIGHT!

Google has invited all MAFA members to attend their Black History Month Panel “The Future of Black History in America”, Feb. 23rd 4-6PM

rsvp: https://spreadsheets.google.com/a/google.com/viewform?formkey=dHhwMG1VcmFzV1ZzZnRvd0VIZkJhekE6MQ&ndplr=1

Look for the MAFA table for more information about who we...

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 08:44:47 -0500

Look for the MAFA table for more information about who we are,
what we do, and why we celebrate you and diversity!

Welcome to Advertising!

The next MAFA event has arrived! On January 25th, in...

Sat, 15 Jan 2011 18:09:37 -0500

The next MAFA event has arrived! On January 25th, in partnership with the New York Times, MAFA will host “Transforming Advertising with Digital Strategy” at the New York Times, at 6pm. Refreshments will be served. LIMITED SEATING to the first 50 RSVPs due by 1/21 (aafmafa@gmail.com).

AAF MPMS - Update Your Information!

Mon, 27 Dec 2010 11:34:50 -0500

Hey Alums!

AAF is looking to update their database with all MPMS past recipient’s contact information. Please take a couple minutes to email mosaic@aaf.org with the following information:

Current Occupation:
Current Employer:
E-mail Address :
Phone Number :

You’ll get instructions for this year’s award luncheon and activities! Save the date: February 1-3, 2011!

Thanks and See you soon!

The November/December MAFA Profile is Maria Real, Most Promising...

Fri, 24 Dec 2010 10:48:00 -0500

The November/December MAFA Profile is Maria Real, Most Promising Minority Student Class of 2004!

Click below for her take on getting into the production business, blogs and magazines she can’t go without, and upcoming AAF events and awards!

YOU’RE INVITED! MAFA is hosting a Holiday Happy Hour This...

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 17:40:00 -0500

YOU’RE INVITED!

MAFA is hosting a Holiday Happy Hour This Thursday, December 16 from 6-9pm at Side Bar Union Square, 120 E. 15th Street (4,5,6, N, R, Q, L)

Come by, catch up, and hear our plans for next year!

How many people in an ad agency does it take to change a lightbulb? How many copywriters does it...

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 16:20:00 -0400

How many people in an ad agency does it take to change a lightbulb?

How many copywriters does it take to change a lightbulb?
Change? I’m not changing anything.

How many art directors does it take to change a lightbulb?
Does it have to be a lightbulb?

How many creative directors does it take to change a lightbulb?
You sort it out. I’m late for my plane.

How many account directors does it take to change a lightbulb?
How many would you like?

How many account managers does it take to change a lightbulb?
I’m right on it. I’ll fax one over straight away.

How many agency managing directors does it take to change a lightbulb?
Let’s discuss it over lunch. Next Tuesday OK?

How many commercial directors does it take to change a lightbulb?
No, no, no, you don’t really want a lightbulb. Natural light is best.

How many strategy planners does it take to change a lightbulb?
First, we really have to understand what motivates the lightbulb.

How many agency finance directors does it take to change a lightbulb?
Is that before or after rebated commission and service fee?

How many clients does it take does it take to change a lightbulb?
What are we paying the agency for? Let them do it.

Source: http://lookbothways.tumblr.com/

October 2010 MAFA Profile - George Crichlow, Brand Strategist at...

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 10:09:00 -0400

October 2010 MAFA Profile - George Crichlow, Brand Strategist at R/GA

Read George’s advice for job hunting, advertising’s best kept secret, and media he can’t live without! Click above to read more!

Nominations for 2011 AAF Most Promising Minority Student are open!

Wed, 22 Sep 2010 10:41:00 -0400

Nominations for 2011 AAF Most Promising Minority Student are open! :

Click the link for more information. Nomination packages are due Oct. 22!