Each year, Ad2 Reno solicits applications from local organizations each year in July and selects one local non-profit to provide a comprehensive integrated marketing campaign, free of charge.

Through this program, young professionals are provided with the opportunity to spread their wings and acquire skills, while providing high-quality services to real-life clients. The work on these campaigns provides members with real world experience to supplement their résumés and portfolios.

Past public service campaigns have included (click to view descriptions and work samples):

• 2010 – Nevada Project Heartbeat
• 2009 – Northern Nevada HIV Outpatient Program, Education and Services (HOPES)
• 2008 – Reno Sparks Gospel Mission
• 2007 – Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)
• 2006 – Nevada Econet
• 2005 – Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)

Be Our Next Client!

Ad2 Reno is looking for a non-profit (501c3) organization serving the greater Reno-Tahoe area. Apply now! Contact Kristin Larsen, Public Service Director with questions..

The typical campaign* schedule goes as follows:

Quarter 1 (July – September)
Client Selection | Research and Target Definition | Initial Strategy Development

Quarter 2 (October – December)
Strategy Development | Solicitation of Vendor and Media Support | Creative Concept Development | Public Relations Campaign Development

Quarter 3 (January – March)
Creative Production | Copy-Testing and Research | Core Campaign Launch | Public Relations Launch | AAF Club Achievement Deadline (written portion)

Quarter 4 (April – June)
AAF National Conference | Presentation and Competition