Our Vision
Build a productive creative scene that nurtures an environment of inspiration, motivation, and collaborative thinking to elevate the entire advertising community of Wisconsin. To achieve this vision, United Adworkers will focus on the following strategic priorities:
FOSTER CONNECTIONS & COLLABORATION
We will continue to provide networking opportunities through diverse events and programs that facilitate meaningful connections, foster collaboration, and inspire innovation among advertising professionals. By creating spaces for idea-sharing and collaboration, we aim to fuel creativity and cultivate a thriving creative community.
PROVIDE EDUCTIONAL & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
We will continuously provide high-quality educational resources, workshops, seminars, and mentorship programs that address emerging trends, equip members with cutting-edge skills, and foster professional growth within the rapidly evolving advertising industry.
EXPAND OUTREACH EFFORTS
We will serve as a strong advocate for the local advertising community, promoting its interests, fostering diversity and inclusion, and creating a supportive environment that attracts and retains top talent. By championing the community's needs and advocating for a diverse and inclusive industry, we aim to cultivate an environment where every professional can contribute their unique perspectives.
ADVOCATE FOR THE COMMUNITY
We will serve as a strong advocate for the local advertising community, promoting its interests, fostering diversity and inclusion, and creating a supportive environment that attracts and retains top talent. By championing the community's needs and advocating for a diverse and inclusive industry, we aim to cultivate an environment where every professional can contribute their unique perspectives.
Our Mission
To serve the advertising community of Wisconsin with education, inspiration, and connection points to further careers, cultivate talent, and advocate for industry growth.
United Adworkers will promote advertising as an essential component of any business’s marketing efforts, while also advocating for consumer rights.
United Adworkers will never discriminate on the basis of gender or race, and will always support community efforts to reduce inequalities in the advertising industry.
United Adworkers will work to improve educational standards throughout Greater Milwaukee, as well as colleges and universities throughout Wisconsin and The Midwest.
United Adworkers will support public services by volunteering its members and services when called upon, and if deemed an appropriate partnership by the Board of Directors.
United Adworkers will encourage and support government actions that would improve the Greater Milwaukee advertising community, and the industry at large.
Our History
United Adworkers has advanced advertising excellence in Milwaukee and throughout Wisconsin for more than 20 years.
Founded in 2001, the United Adworkers is a Milwaukee-based organization dedicated to the pursuit of advertising, marketing, and creative excellence throughout the state, and beyond.
We are a close-knit group of agencies, in-house teams, freelancers, post-production shops, students, and anyone else interested in the fine art of propaganda.
Locally, we are here to educate future professionals, inform current professionals, and foster community camaraderie.
Globally, we have charged ourselves with promoting Milwaukee, and the entire state of Wisconsin as a great place to work.
In the past we’ve hosted Cannes Reel showings, internationally renowned guest speakers, annual award shows, and celebrations too many to mention.
Please take advantage of the future events listed within this site as a gift to yourself for actually giving a damn about what you do and the people who share your passions.
Board of Directors
United Adworkers is a volunteer organization represented by a volunteer Board of Directors. Only board members are allowed to vote in issues pertaining to the operation of the organization. Board members represent the membership body at large.
PRESIDENT
Cory
Ampe
Jeff
Ericksen
Mackenzie
Paschke
Immanuel
Baldwin
VICE PRESIDENT
Rachel
Bertsch
Diana
Bagley
Pat
Laughlin
Evan
Stremke
TREASURER
Andy
Robertson
Kweku TeAngelo Cargile Jr.
Kate
Joachim
Peter
Batchelder