How to (Actually) Delete Your Facebook Account

Facebook may have recently reached the 750 million user mark, but not every single one of the social networking giant's members are necessarily in it for the long haul. Whether because of a concern about privacy, a need to tame their digital distractions or for some other reason, many users would prefer to leave the site and shut down their profile for good.

The trouble is, Facebook really, really doesn't want you to leave. Rather than providing users with an easily accessible "delete" button in their account settings, they instead offer the option to "deactivate" one's profile, which essentially makes it disappear until one log back in, at which point the profile is restored as though nothing ever happened.

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As anybody who's attempted to deactive their Facebook profile knows, the company throws up yet another small roadblock by piling on a massive guilt trip in which they display pictures of friends and family and emphasize just how badly all of those people will miss you.

For those who want to actually delete their Facebook account, there is a way, even if they don't make it easy to find.

Back Up Your Facebook Data First

Even for users who have sworn off Facebook for life, there's likely still some valuable content stored in the account, especially for those who have used the site for a few years. Wall posts, photos, videos and private messages have accumulated and you probably don't want to lose those.

Fortunately, Facebook offers an easy way to download your entire profile and its content into a ZIP file containing images and HTML files, which can be viewed locally in your Web browser. The link to download this back-up file can be found by going to Account (in the upper right corner of the page), clicking on Account Settings and then scrolling down to "Download Your Information."

Delete Your Profile

Once you've got everything backed up and you've overcome the crippling guilt Facebook lays on, you're ready to delete your profile and account.

As mentioned, that button is not located in the settings, but rather is buried deep within the site's FAQ. You can access the profile deletion button here. But beware, as the page notes, this action cannot be undone and will permanently delete your profile data. If you're okay with that, go ahead and click the blue "submit" button.

Should you ever change your mind and want to start a new profile, you can easily do so. It doesn't look like Facebook is going anywhere anytime soon.
DiscussFacebook may have recently reached the 750 million user mark, but not every single one of the social networking giant's members are necessarily in it for the long haul. Whether because of a concern about privacy, a need to tame their digital distractions or for some other reason, many users would prefer to leave the site and shut down their profile for good.

The trouble is, Facebook really, really doesn't want you to leave. Rather than providing users with an easily accessible "delete" button in their account settings, they instead offer the option to "deactivate" one's profile, which essentially makes it disappear until one log back in, at which point the profile is restored as though nothing ever happened.

Sponsor

As anybody who's attempted to deactive their Facebook profile knows, the company throws up yet another small roadblock by piling on a massive guilt trip in which they display pictures of friends and family and emphasize just how badly all of those people will miss you.

For those who want to actually delete their Facebook account, there is a way, even if they don't make it easy to find.

Back Up Your Facebook Data First

Even for users who have sworn off Facebook for life, there's likely still some valuable content stored in the account, especially for those who have used the site for a few years. Wall posts, photos, videos and private messages have accumulated and you probably don't want to lose those.

Fortunately, Facebook offers an easy way to download your entire profile and its content into a ZIP file containing images and HTML files, which can be viewed locally in your Web browser. The link to download this back-up file can be found by going to Account (in the upper right corner of the page), clicking on Account Settings and then scrolling down to "Download Your Information."

Delete Your Profile

Once you've got everything backed up and you've overcome the crippling guilt Facebook lays on, you're ready to delete your profile and account.

As mentioned, that button is not located in the settings, but rather is buried deep within the site's FAQ. You can access the profile deletion button here. But beware, as the page notes, this action cannot be undone and will permanently delete your profile data. If you're okay with that, go ahead and click the blue "submit" button.

Should you ever change your mind and want to start a new profile, you can easily do so. It doesn't look like Facebook is going anywhere anytime soon.
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Costco, Publix, Whole Foods to add to Knoxville’s stock of major grocery retailers

The margins are low and the competition is brutal, but the market-share tussle in Knoxville’s freezer cases, produce aisles and deli counters is about to get tougher.

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ECB's Mersch says Greek default would bring "chaos"

BASEL, Switzerland (Reuters) - European Central Bank Governing Council member Yves Mersch said on Saturday a Greek sovereign debt default would lead to chaos, adding it was up to the parliament to deliver on its austerity promises.

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Contract sheds light on search firm to hire Cuonzo Martin

The University of Tennessee was contracted to pay Parker Executive Search $90,000 plus up to $20,000 in expenses in its quest to hire a new basketball coach after Bruce Pearl was fired.

Original Link: http://www.govolsxtra.com/news/2011/jun/24/contract-sheds-light-search-firm-hire-cuonzo-marti/?partner=RSS

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Tobias Harris picked 19th, then traded; Scotty Hopson to become a free agent

Former Tennessee forward Tobias Harris, a Freshman All-American this past season, was selected with the 19th overall pick by the Charlotte Bobcats in the NBA draft on Thursday night.

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Bulger to face charges in Boston

Read more about this story from CNN affiliate KABC.

Los Angeles (CNN) -- Captured alleged mobster James "Whitey" Bulger may be moved back to Boston Friday to begin facing the numerous charges of murder and other crimes connected to what authorities say were his days as the leader of the Winter Hill Gang.

Bulger, who vanished in 1995 into lore and became the inspiration for the 2006 Martin Scorsese film "The Departed," was nabbed by the FBI Wednesday night in southern California.

Bulger was arrested with his longtime girlfriend Catherine Elizabeth Greig, 60, who was also charged in the case.

Sporting glasses and a white beard, Bulger appeared relaxed Thursday at a Los Angeles hearing. The FBI says Bulger could be extradited back to Boston as earlier as Friday.

Waiting in Boston will be the indictments he fled in 1995. Bulger, 81, faces 19 counts of murder along with conspiracy to commit murder, extortion, narcotics distribution and money-laundering charges, the FBI said.

Bulger, who was subject of a $2 million FBI reward, had been living in a Santa Monica apartment and was arrested outside it, the FBI said.
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Power definitely out!

Editorial: Despite tuition hike, UT still a bargain

Students at the University of Tennessee's Knoxville campus will be paying an extra 12 percent on their tuition bills next year, plus an additional $100 in fees each semester, if the UT Board of Trustees approves the administration's recommendation Thursday.

Original Link: http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2011/jun/20/despite-tuition-hike-ut-still-a-bargain/?partner=RSS

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Pennington to take year off, call games for Fox

Chad Pennington told the Charleston Daily Mail he plans to skip the 2011 season while he recovers from shoulder and knee injuries and will work for Fox Sports as an analyst.

Original Link: http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=6677798&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines

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The First Father's Day (1910)

Father's Day is a day set apart in many countries for honoring fathers. In the US, UK, and Canada, it is observed on the third Sunday in June. The idea for a father's day originated when Sonora Louise Smart Dodd of Spokane, Washington, heard a sermon on Mother's Day in 1909 and was inspired to create a date to honor fathers like her own, a Civil War veteran. Through her efforts, the first Father's Day was celebrated in Spokane in 1910. When was the holiday made official in the US? DiscussFather's Day is a day set apart in many countries for honoring fathers. In the US, UK, and Canada, it is observed on the third Sunday in June. The idea for a father's day originated when Sonora Louise Smart Dodd of Spokane, Washington, heard a sermon on Mother's Day in 1909 and was inspired to create a date to honor fathers like her own, a Civil War veteran. Through her efforts, the first Father's Day was celebrated in Spokane in 1910. When was the holiday made official in the US? Discuss

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U2 Guitarist’s Plans to Build Modest Compound Rejected

Associated PressThe Edge

By Mark Gongloff

If you think it's easy being The Edge, international rock legend, think again. Not only is the U2 guitarist partly responsible for what might be the most widely mocked play in Broadway history, now he cannot even go lick his wounds in the Malibu mansion, er, mansions of his humble dreams.

The California Coastal Commission has rejected his plans to build not 1, not 2, not 3, not 4, but 5 mansions on a ridge over the ocean in Malibu.

Not all of the mansions will be The Edge's; there are other property owners in the project, identified as "family, friends and business associates," according to the LA Times.

The Edge, born David Evans, has been fighting for more than five years to develop his wee 156-acre plot and has argued that it will be environmentally friendly, once you clear out all the pesky flora and fauna that happens to live there. The LA Times writes:

Evans’ house is planned as a 12,785-square-foot contemporary abode, called “Leaves in the Wind,” so named for the undulating green roof meant to emulate fluttering leaves. A website explains that the five houses were designed to meet the highest environmental standards by incorporating recycled and renewable materials, rainwater catchment systems, solar panels and native landscaping.

The Coastal Commission ain’t buying it:

“In 38 years of this commission’s existence, this is one of the three worst projects that I’ve seen in terms of environmental devastation,” Peter Douglas, the agency’s executive director, said in an interview after the vote. “It’s a contradiction in terms — you can’t be serious about being an environmentalist and pick this location” given the effects on habitat, land formation, scenic views and water quality.”Associated PressThe Edge

By Mark Gongloff

If you think it's easy being The Edge, international rock legend, think again. Not only is the U2 guitarist partly responsible for what might be the most widely mocked play in Broadway history, now he cannot even go lick his wounds in the Malibu mansion, er, mansions of his humble dreams.

The California Coastal Commission has rejected his plans to build not 1, not 2, not 3, not 4, but 5 mansions on a ridge over the ocean in Malibu.

Not all of the mansions will be The Edge's; there are other property owners in the project, identified as "family, friends and business associates," according to the LA Times

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Paul McCartney on 'Beatles 1,' Losing Linda and Being in New York on September 11th

As Paul McCartney strolls along Manhattan's Sixth Avenue on a spectacular fall day he leaves a trail of stunned people in his wake Some just stop dead in their tracks and stare slack-jawed as he walks by Some smile and nod Others call out to him – "Hey Paul!"...

Original Link: http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/paul-mccartney-on-beatles-1-losing-linda-and-being-in-new-york-on-september-11th-20110617

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Dave Serrano's pitch is accepted by Tennessee

Only three coaches in college baseball history have taken three different teams to the College World Series.

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Fulton waives fees for PGA Championship

On her second try, and following a debate along north-south lines, Fulton Commissioner Liz Hausmann succeeded Wednesday in getting $14,275 in inspection and permitting fees waived for the PGA Championship being held in Johns Creek in August.

Original Link: http://www.ajc.com/news/north-fulton/fulton-waives-fees-for-977992.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960

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Knoxnews.com wins national Murrow Award for Tea Party documentary

Gerald Adler Wrote:
Congrats to my colleagues!!

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Knoxnews.com, The Knoxville News Sentinel website, won a 2011 National Edward R. Murrow Award today for a video documentary on the Tea Party movement.

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Football portion of UT's NCAA hearing ends; Lane Kiffin 'glad that it's over'

INDIANAPOLIS - The football portion involving Tennessee's former coaches at today's hearing with the Committee on Infractions wrapped up in time for a late lunch after more than four hours of deliberations.

Original Link: http://www.govolsxtra.com/news/2011/jun/11/football-portion-uts-ncaa-hearing-ends-lane-kiffin/?partner=RSS

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UT's day of reckoning with NCAA is here

INDIANAPOLIS - Tennessee administrators, a soon-to-be-former administrator, current coaches, former coaches, new bosses, old friends and even brothers-in-law will all check in to a prominent downtown hotel this morning and pile into a large conference room.

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Mike Hamilton's payout larger for resigning

The University of Tennessee will pay Mike Hamilton up to $67,140 more upon his resignation as athletic director than it would have had he been fired.

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Cronan Named Interim Athletic Director

Joan Cronan, the University of Tennessee athletic department's longtime women's athletic director, has been named interim vice chancellor/director of athletics.

Cronan will fill the temporary void left by Mike Hamilton, who resigned Tuesday as the school's men's athletic director.

According to a university press release, Hamilton’s replacement will “serve as the senior administrator” of the entire athletics department, which is a significant change from the current system. Cronan will continue serving in her role as the women’s athletic director and will remain a member of the chancellor's cabinet until June 30, 2012. From July 1, 2012, until June 30, 2014, Cronan will take on a the role of an adviser to UT’s vice chancellor and chancellor.

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Cronan Named Interim Athletic Director

Joan Cronan, the University of Tennessee athletic department's longtime women's athletic director, has been named interim vice chancellor/director of athletics.

Cronan will fill the temporary void left by Mike Hamilton, who resigned Tuesday as the school's men's athletic director.

According to a university press release, Hamilton’s replacement will “serve as the senior administrator” of the entire athletics department, which is a significant change from the current system. Cronan will continue serving in her role as the women’s athletic director and will remain a member of the chancellor's cabinet until June 30, 2012. From July 1, 2012, until June 30, 2014, Cronan will take on a the role of an adviser to UT’s vice chancellor and chancellor.

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Phillip Fulmer says he wants to 'help my university'

Phillip Fulmer won’t beg for a new job at his alma mater. But the former Tennessee football coach apparently isn’t ruling out possibly returning as the athletic director should he be asked either.

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University of Tennessee Athletic Director Hamilton Resigns

KNOXVILLE - A surprise to few amid growing discontent, Mike Hamilton’s departure as University of Tennessee athletic director was announced this morning at 11 in a press conference at Teneessee’s Stokely Family Media Center in Neyland Stadium.

“I have been on an interesting journey both personally and professionally,” Hamilton said, bringing up his visit to Africa.

“I have faced challenges and frustrations in the last 18 months,” he said. “I accept responsibility. In a way this (his resignation) was inevitable.”

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University of Tennessee Athletic Director Hamilton Resigns

KNOXVILLE - A surprise to few amid growing discontent, Mike Hamilton’s departure as University of Tennessee athletic director was announced this morning at 11 in a press conference at Teneessee’s Stokely Family Media Center in Neyland Stadium.

“I have been on an interesting journey both personally and professionally,” Hamilton said, bringing up his visit to Africa.

“I have faced challenges and frustrations in the last 18 months,” he said. “I accept responsibility. In a way this (his resignation) was inevitable.”

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University of Tennessee Athletic Director Hamilton Resigns

KNOXVILLE - University of Tennessee Athletic Director Mike Hamilton is resigning today, according to Jim Murphy, vice chairman of the UT Board of Trustees.
UT President Joe DiPietro sent an email this morning to the Board of Trustees informing them of the resignation.
"He's an outstanding guy who's done a lot of good things for the university, so obviously we're going to work hard to find somebody to replace him," Murphy said.

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The FT Is Sticking It To Apple With A New Web-Based iPad App

Gerald Adler Wrote:
Great!

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With a few weeks to go before Apple (NSDQ: AAPL) starts taking a 30 percent cut of in-app tablet subscription transactions, The Financial Times, which has been vocal in its opposition, is taking the bold step of putting its eggs in the web basket.

It has launched a “web app”, which accurately accurately mimics its iPad app in HTML5, allowing it to take new subscribers on the web and, as FT.com itself reports, “bypass Apple’s iTunes Store, Google’s Android Market and other distributors to secure a direct relationship with readers”.

“We’re encouraging our readers to switch immediately to the new FT web app,” the FT says on its sell page, pitching that the web app has “no download”, “no need to visit an app store for the latest version”, “Improved performance” and a “greater range of content”.

The FT had always maintained its successful digital business relies on owning information about and the consumer relationship with its subscribers. Clearly, an impasse has been reached with Apple.

This is a significant and brave switch, because the FT has actually been quite successful with its iOS app. Last year, a tenth of new subscribers to the publisher’s cross-platform paid model came from within its iPad app.

But the FT tells paidContent:UK: “We won’t abandon iOS apps (i.e. we plan to continue to have advertising funded apps where appropriate). And we won’t remove the subscription functionality from the existing FT app on iOS. We don’t know how that is going to play out yet.” According to the FT: “(It) will encourage users to adopt the web app with a marketing campaign, including a week’s free access.”

The FT is not simply falling in with Google (NSDQ: GOOG) as a sop to Apple; this is a strategy to route around Apple itself because the app is “optimised for your iPad and iPhone”.

There is now widespread anger amongst publishers toward Apple, thanks to its intention to claim 30 percent of in-app subscription transactions, give supposedly insufficient consumer data and communicate too little with publishers. One major science publishing group is also expected to snub Apple’s devices and put its eggs in with Google and the web.

Although many other publishers have indeed started going in to iTunes Store on the new terms, for the likes of the FT and Time Inc. (NYSE: TWX) the situation is descending in to a no-win/no-win, as opposed to a win-win.

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* The Anti-Web Movement Is Gathering PaceWith a few weeks to go before Apple (NSDQ: AAPL) starts taking a 30 percent cut of in-app tablet subscription transactions, The Financial Times, which has been vocal in its opposition, is taking the bold step of putting its eggs in the web basket.

It has launched a “web app”, which accurately accurately mimics its iPad app in HTML5, allowing it to take new subscribers on the web and, as FT.com itself reports, “bypass Apple’s iTunes Store, Google’s Android Market and other distributors to secure a direct relationship with readers”.

“We’re encouraging our readers to switch immediately to the new FT web app,” the FT says on its sell page, pitching that the web app has “no download”, “no need to visit an app store for the latest version”, “Improved performance” and a “greater range of content”.

The FT had always maintained its successful digital business relies on owning information about and the consumer relationship with its subscribers. Clearly, an impasse has been reached with Apple.

This is a significant and brave switch, because the FT has actually been quite successful with its iOS app. Last year, a tenth of new subscribers to the publisher’s cross-platform paid model came from within its iPad app.

But the FT tells paidContent:UK: “We won’t abandon iOS apps (i.e. we plan to continue to have advertising funded apps where appropriate). And we won’t remove the subscription functionality from the existing FT app on iOS. We don’t know how that is going to play out yet.” According to the FT: “(It) will encourage users to adopt the web app with a marketing campaign, including a week’s free access.”

The FT is not simply falling in with Google (NSDQ: GOOG) as a sop to Apple; this is a strategy to route around Apple itself because the app is “optimised for your iPad and iPhone”.

There is now widespread anger amongst publishers toward Apple, thanks to its intention to claim 30 percent of in-app subscription transactions, give supposedly insufficient consumer data and communicate too little with publishers. One major science publishing group is also expected to snub Apple’s devices and put its eggs in with Google and the web.

Although many other publishers have indeed started going in to iTunes Store on the new terms, for the likes of the FT and Time Inc. (NYSE: TWX) the situation is descending in to a no-win/no-win, as opposed to a win-win.

Related

* The Anti-Web Movement Is Gathering Pace

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AAF-Knoxville Takes You Behind the Brands

AAF-Knoxville Takes You Behind the Brands Summer Conference: July 28-31 Agenda, Details, Registration: AAFBehindtheBrand.com Don’t let the title deceive you: this event is open to all communications professionals – and you'll want to put this conference on your “must attend” list. The 2011 AAF Summer Conference and District 7 Leadership Event will be held at Knoxville’s Crowne Plaza Hotel, with more than 200 marketers in attendance from Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee. Professional Development & Networking “Behind the Brands” will give you inside information on how several national companies have built their identities, what makes a brand successful and how they’re facing branding challenges through advertising, PR, sustainability, ROI, social media, identity, packaging, special events, consumer engagement and strategy. To-date, the participating brands include: • AC Entertainment (Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival) • Bush Beans • Pilot Flying J Travel Centers • Ruby Tuesday • Scripps Networks (HGTV, Food Network, DIY, GAC, Travel Channel, Cooking Channel • TeamHealth (Provides clinical outsourcing services to more than 600 hospitals throughout the U.S.) • University of Tennessee Athletics Beyond this professional development, you'll get to network with a few hundred peers from our five-state AAF region. Visit AAFBehindtheBrand.com to view the agenda, conference details and to register. Club Workshops Learn from the best of the best in District 7 about how to grow and manage your local chapters. Additionally, there will be workshops and roundtable discussions for chapter Presidents, Regional Directors and with Governor Elizabeth Perry. Speakers and topics are still being confirmed, but the following areas are usually addressed: • Programs • Membership Recruitment & Retention • Education • Government Relations • ADDY® Awards • Fundraising • Finances • Club Achievement Questions, Ideas, Concerns? Conference Chair Michael Torano: michaelt@n8promo.com or 361-438-3550 AAF-Knoxville President Susie Norris: susie@orangeapplebranding.com or 865.406.7558

John Adams: Do changes hurt SEC's advantage?

DESTIN, Fla. - The SEC presidents sent a message to their conference football coaches Friday.

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Why Investors Might Pass On Groupon IPO

David Heinemeier Hansson: "At the moment, it’s costing them $1.43 to make $1, and it doesn’t look like it’s getting any cheaper. They’re already projected to make close to $3 billion in revenue this year. If you can’t figure out how to make money on 3 billion in revenue, when exactly will the profit magic be found? 10 billion? 50 billion?"

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Hockey Star Picks Up Hitchhiking Bono

If you ever see Bono hitchhiking be sure to give him a lift -- he'll almost certainly reward you with VIP tickets for a U2 show That's exactly what happened for Edmonton Oilers hockey center Gilbert Brule and his girlfriend Kelsey Nichols who spotted the singer and his assistant walking ...

Original Link: http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/hockey-star-picks-up-hitchhiking-bono-20110602

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REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR DISTRICT 7 LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE- Any Marketing and Communications Professionals May Attend!

If there's one AAF conference you don't want to miss this year, it's the District 7 Leadership Conference. In this complicated marketplace, you need every savvy, innovative, put-it-to-use-immediately idea you can get, and this conference won't disappoint. We've gathered some of the South's most innovative brands--companies who are thriving in spite of the downturn--and they've agreed to share information you won't find anywhere else. They're taking us behind their brands. So we'll see not just the ideas that worked, but the strategies that made them successful, and the ways of thinking that helped cultivate the success. It's something not many people will ever get a chance to see. But you're one of the fortunate few: You can attend the AAF District 7 Leadership Conference. Click this link to make your reservation. http://www.aafbehindthebrand.com/register.htm Then get ready for priceless marketing info--plus the unforgettable fun and people that are a part of AAF. It's almost here!

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR DISTRICT 7 LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE- Any Marketing and Communications Professionals May Attend!

If there's one AAF conference you don't want to miss this year, it's the District 7 Leadership Conference. In this complicated marketplace, you need every savvy, innovative, put-it-to-use-immediately idea you can get, and this conference won't disappoint. We've gathered some of the South's most innovative brands--companies who are thriving in spite of the downturn--and they've agreed to share information you won't find anywhere else. They're taking us behind their brands. So we'll see not just the ideas that worked, but the strategies that made them successful, and the ways of thinking that helped cultivate the success. It's something not many people will ever get a chance to see. But you're one of the fortunate few: You can attend the AAF District 7 Leadership Conference. Click this link to make your reservation. http://www.aafbehindthebrand.com/register.htm Then get ready for priceless marketing info--plus the unforgettable fun and people that are a part of AAF. It's almost here!