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KC Ad Club Reveals Board of Directors for 2025-2026

(Kansas City, MO – July 1, 2025) – KC Ad Club is proud to introduce its newly appointed 2025-2026 Board of Directors. This inspiring group of leaders represent some of Kansas City’s most passionate and creative advertising professionals. 

As the most historic American Advertising Federation (AAF) club in the country, KC Ad Club continues to build on its rich legacy while pushing the boundaries of what’s next in marketing and creativity. This year’s board brings together leaders from across agencies, brands, and more, each with a shared commitment to fostering innovation and elevating our local advertising community.

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‘Brand Design at VML’ Launches to Power Brand Growth Through Design

VML, the world’s leading creative agency, is excited to announce the launch of Brand Design at VML, a studio specializing in powering brand growth through design. Brand Design at VML aggregates the agency’s robust capabilities in design positioning, visual and verbal identity systems, and brand governance. Leading the North America group will be Robb Smigielski, Chief Design Officer for North America.  

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Inspiring the Next Generation: Reflections from Spark KC

On September 20th, an auditorium filled with over 125 students on the brink of their professional journeys eagerly gathered at the KU Edwards Campus in Overland Park, KS, for a transformative event. With breakfast in hand and questions buzzing about the marketing industry, these aspiring professionals were ready to showcase their talent. Hosted by the KC Ad Club and presented by Hovey Williams, Spark KC brought together industry experts to share insights on social media marketing, AI, copywriting, and more, culminating in a vibrant job fair that connected eager students with leading companies in the design sector.

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How Volunteering with the KC Ad Club Helps Me Build Corporate-Ready Skills in a Competitive Market.

In an oversaturated design market, I realized that despite internships and real world experience my design portfolio still lacked enough professional work to stand out. Alongside that, as a fresh graduate recently moved to KC, I was competing with job seekers native to Kansas City. In my job seeking journey, it became apparent that word of mouth and referrals played a huge part in landing these opportunities. It became apparent to me that not only would I have to build a stronger portfolio, but I would need to build a strong network within a city that was new to me. 

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