The Advertising Club’s All Access Auction now live – bid to have lunch with Dave Droga

New York – The ADVERTISING Club is offering 29 exciting “New York experiences” in its first-ever All Access Auction. The Auction in now LIVE online through to Monday, October 4th, with two offerings being auctioned, in-person, at the Club’s Stars of Madison Avenue luncheon kicking off Advertising Week.

The All Access Auction, which provides one-on-one access to some of thebiggest, high-profile names in advertising and marketing from agency,media and corporate arenas – including lunch at Gemma with Dave Droga – underscores the Club’s mission of makingconnections, learning from the pros and “giving back.” Proceeds will begoing to the Club’s Foundation, which funds educational initiatives,scholarships and mentoring programs for students looking to enter thebusiness. The highest bidder will have a breakfast, lunch or dinnerwith their “prize” at a major NYC hot spot (all expenses paid). Openingbid for each is $500.

Yesterday (Monday September 27th) at The AD Club’s annual Stars of Madison Avenueluncheon honoring the brands that support Broadway, two of the 29offerings – Crispin guys (Karaoke) and the Legends Lunch (Della Femina, et al) – were up for bid live. Matt Scheckner, President ofStillwell Partners and Executive Director of Advertising Week, will bethe auctioneer and establish one winning bid for each (these two experiences have multiple winners and will still be available for bidonline through the week).

They are:

KARAOKE, NORTH OF THE BORDER, WITH THE THREE AMIGOS (LIVE BID)

Partywith three of the biggest creatives in the industry: Andrew Keller(left, winner of the ANDY’s Karaoke night a few years back in Sydney,photographed by CB), Jeff Benjamin and Rob Reilly, Partners and ChiefCreative Officers of CP+B. Join the team that has been responsible forsome of advertising’s most cutting edge, talked-about campaigns andshare your experiences, challenges and questions over Mexican food atfestive Rosa Mexicano in Union Square. Then take up the karaokechallenge at Karaoke one 7, where the evening will proceed for drinksand song. This experience will be available to the top three bidders.

LUNCH WITH THE LEGENDS (LIVE BID)

Jointhe three men who collectively have been responsible for the mostfamous, history-making body of work in the industry – the prolificGeorge Lois, the outspoken Jerry Della Femina (left and with Lois and Jeff Benjamin, chief creative officer, CP+B in top pic) and thevisionary Allen Rosenshine. Inspiring creative executives for decades,these luminaries have changed the look of advertising and how we dobusiness, making an indelible impact on American culture. Four of thehighest bidders will enjoy a roundtable lunch with this trio at theFour Seasons restaurant.

Some of the other choice offerings online through the week include:

A MAGICAL LUNCH AT MICHAEL’S

DavidSable, Vice Chairman and COO of Wunderman will host a memorable lunchat New York City’s legendary media restaurant – Michael’s – with hisspecial  guest David Blaine, the world famous magician and illusionist.The two Davids will, respectively, share thoughts about our industryand teach you some magic tricks of your own.

THE VILLAGE VANGUARD WITH THE VANGUARD OF DESIGN

Dinnerat American bistro Recette in the Village plus the cool sounds of theGrammy-winning Vanguard Jazz Orchestra (led by Thad Jones and MelLewis) at the Village Vanguard await you with Bill Buxton, PrincipalResearcher at Microsoft Research. Named one of the world’s mostinfluential designers by Business Week, Bill is the author of SketchingUser Experiences: Getting the Design Right and the Right Design. Meetthis award-winning scientist/researcher (www.billbuxton.com) for afascinating foray into the field of human-computer interaction.

HOT DOGS, CONVERSATION AND NEW YORK GIANTS KICK-OFF AT THE NEW MEADOWLANDS STADIUM

MeetMike Stevens, Chief Marketing Officer of The New York Giants for hotdogs, conversation and cheering on Big Blue this fall. Hear from Mikehis personal inside stories about the team and their sports marketingstrategies and partnerships. Have this unique experience at a Giantshome game with the man who markets one of the most beloved sportsfranchises in New York history.

BACK TO SCHOOL WITH RENAISSANCE MAN BOB GIRALDI

Explorethe creative world of legendary director Bob Giraldi, whoseaward-winning portfolio includes the new, celebrity-studded I LOVE NEWYORK campaign, the infamous “Beat It” video with Michael Jackson, andnumerous successful restaurant ventures, including several with famedchef Jean-Georges Vongerichten. Dine with one of the “101 Stars Behind100 Years of Advertising” at his restaurant Gigino Trattoria in Tribeca(location of his feature film “Dinner Rush”) and then spend two weeksattending Bob’s Social Media & Advertising class at the School ofVisual Arts this fall (class takes place at noon on Thursdays).

PRIVATE TIME WITH PLEPLER

Enjoy lunch with HBO Co-President, Richard Plepler, to discuss the network’s unique position

in the entertainment business and popular culture as well as larger industry issues and trends.

WhetherThe Pacific, True Blood, this fall’s highly anticipated BoardwalkEmpire or its award-winning movies, sports and docu-programming, HBOremains a cutting edge creator of content. Hear how they do it so welland take home some special program souvenirs.

BREAKFAST AT BUBBY’S PIE COMPANY WITH MOVER AND SHAKER STEVE STOUTE

EntrepreneurSteve Stoute founded Translation Advertising with Jay-Z in 2008 toprovide groundbreaking, on-the-radar advertising to reach urban andmulticultural audiences. Inducted in the 2009 AAF’s Hall ofAchievement, Stoute will discuss how he’s contributed to the dominanceof entertainment/brand marketing by marrying music’s biggest stars(Gwen Stefani, Beyonce, Justin Timberlake) to the biggest brands. AlsoCEO and Managing Director of Carol’s Daughter, the successful beautycompany for women of color, Steve will share why he gives back throughhis work with the FDNY, NYPD, and as Co-Founder with Mary J. Blige ofThe Foundation for the Advancement of Women Now (FFAWN). Enjoy thisilluminating session over a fabulous breakfast at Bubby’s Pie Companyin Tribeca.

ASIAN RETREAT WITH YAHOO’S CAROL BARTZ

Sitalongside one of the biggest Buddhas in New York at the trendy Taorestaurant to learn all about the inner workings of internet giantYahoo! from Carol Bartz, CEO. Learn the science, art and scale thatmakes online advertising successful, how to efficiently reach the rightconsumers, and the most effective way to capture the global consumer.This offering is open to the three highest bidders who can each bring afriend or companion.

“The auction gives people the opportunity to gainaccess they may not ordinarily have to top tier executives leading someof the most prominent companies and organizations in our business,”says Gina Grillo, President & CEO, The ADVERTISING Club. “We hopethat everyone takes a
dvantage of this fundraiser as an opportunity tospend personal time with an industry star to support the nextgeneration of advertising talent.”

The ADVERTISING Club is the premierorganization for all communications professionals in New York. TheClub, founded in 1896, offers its members a forum to exchange ideas,make connections and honor excellence. The Club’s Foundation providesstudents numerous educational outreach programs that give back to builda stronger and more diverse advertising and marketing community. TheClub is the facilitating sponsor of the International ANDY Awards,which acknowledge outstanding creative achievement around the world inthe field of advertising. Campaign Brief, Campaign Brief Asia andBestads are global media partners of the ANDYs.