Event Details

AAF–Fort Worth harkens back to the golden age of the advertising industry by taking a closer look at the Golden Globe winning television series Mad Men. On January 14, 2010, join us for an evening with Matthew Weiner, creator and executive producer of the show.

Practitioners from all aspects of the advertising profession – and even those who are intrigued or infuriated by it – are invited to hear historical perspectives and anecdotes of the industry. The stunning Casa Mañana theatre will provide an ideal backdrop.

The Renaissance Worthington Hotel is the Hotel of Choice for our guests. Book your room by January 4, 2010, and request the rate for the American Advertising Federation to recieve a discounted price of $151 per night versus the customary rate of $209 per night. Rooms are limited so book now!

6:30 pm

Attendee cocktail reception with complimentary hors d’oeuvres provided by the Ashton Depot and a cash bar

7:30 pm

Historic perspective on the American Advertising Federation – Fort Worth and area industry professionals

7:45 pm

Matthew Weiner presentation focusing on the development of Mad Men and its characters

About Matthew Weiner

Matthew Weiner is creator and executive producer of Mad Men, an AMC original series set in the ruthlessly competitive world of Madison Avenue advertising executives of the 1960s. Previously, Weiner was executive producer and writer on The Sopranos, HBO’s critically acclaimed drama series. The show garnered him an Emmy nomination with co-writer Terence Winter. Weiner’s credits also include a 2007 Writers Guild Award (TV) and a 2005 PGA Golden Laurel Award, as well as stints working on various television series such as The Naked Truth, Becker, and Andy Richter Controls the Universe.

About Mad Men

The sexy, stylized and provocative AMC drama follows the lives of men and women in an ego–driven world where key players make an art of the sell. Mad Men has received wide critical acclaim, particularly for historical authenticity and visual style. The series has won numerous awards, including 3 Golden Globes and 6 Emmys. It is the second cable series to win the Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series and the first basic cable series to do so.