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SAN FRANCISCO, November , 2010 -- The International Advertising Association (IAA) – West Coast Chapter today issued the final call for its industry-wide invitation to Bay Area agencies and companies to participate in its “Best of San Francisco Show,” to show off their best creative and highlight the talents of their people at IAA’s “Edgiest Show in Town.” The Best of San Francisco Show will take place on November 17, at the Academy of Art Gallery, 79 New Montgomery Street. Doors open at 6 pm Details and entry forms can be found at www.iaawest.org.

In making the announcement, Jane Barrett, president of IAA West, said, “We are pleased to announce that a dozen firms have already enrolled in IAA’s Best of Show highlighting some of their best work of the year. This is a fabulous opportunity to showcase the creative talents of Bay Area advertising professionals and put the spotlight on the San Francisco Bay Area as one of the great ‘creative’ capitals of the world. This year we have some exciting new changes to the program. We've created a dedicated category for Pro Bono work that will be judged at the show by ‘creatives’ and their peers. We have also concluded that Pro Bono work often goes unsung and have decided to recognize the stellar work that gets created on behalf of the non-profit sector. The best campaign will receive a $1,000 prize for the cause advertised. We've also increased the number of eligible entries from seven to ten, so agencies can get even more of their work in front of their peers.”

Among the firms that have already entered are Agent Silver Fox, Kontent Films, Goodby Silverstein & Partners; Godfrey Q; Traction; Tivo; DraftFCB; Geary Interactive; Doremus Bars & Tone and Inception.

Where: Academy of Art Gallery, 79 New Montgomery Street

When: November 17, 2010 - 6-10 pm

Attendance: Members: $25, Non Members: $40 Students: $10 with ID

Registration/Sponsorship Forms: http://files.me.com/dawnpasinski1/byrgt6

Deadline: Submission of creative work is due by October 27th to IAA West in care of Criswell Associates, 58 Maiden Lane, 2nd floor. San Francisco, CA 94108, 415/398-2220.

Contact: Dawn Pasinski at bestofsfshow@me.com

Materials: All materials are due by November 10 and should be sent to IAA West C/O Criswell Associates 58 Maiden Lane, 2nd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94108

Sponsors: Godfrey Q and Partners, DG Fast Channel and Traction.

About the IAA The IAA is the only global partnership of advertisers, agencies, the media, and related services. Its mission is to promote the critical role and benefits of advertising as the vital force behind all healthy economies and the foundation of diverse, independent media in an open society to protect and advance freedom of commercial speech and consumer choice; encourage greater practice and acceptance of advertising self-regulation; provide a forum to debate emerging professional marketing communications issues and their consequences in a fast-changing world environment; take the lead in state-of-the-art professional development, education and training for the marketing communications industry of tomorrow. For more information, please go to www.iaawest.org.