Chalk Talk - Super Bowl Ad Review
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>.<The Super Bowl is advertising’s biggest stage—and each year, the American Advertising Federation Seattle (AAF Seattle) brings the community together to break it all down. Chalk Talk – Super Bowl Ad Review is our annual deep dive into the most talked-about commercials of the year, featuring a panel of industry professionals sharing their perspectives, opinions, alternative approaches, and thoughtful criticism.
From bold creative risks and cultural relevance to brand strategy wins and misses, expect sharp insights, spirited debate, and real audience participation. Whether you’re in creative, strategy, media, accounts—or simply love great advertising—this signature AAF Seattle event is always high-energy, engaging, and a lot of fun.
This event is presented in partnership with and co-sponsored by AAF Seattle and the Seattle University Albers School of Business and Economics – Department of Marketing.
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Event Details
Monday, February 9, 2026
5:00–7:00 PM
Location
Seattle University Student Center
Room 160
901 12th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122
Schedule
5:00 PM — Tailgating
5:30 PM — Super Bowl Ads Panel Discussion + Audience Participation
6:30 PM — Networking
Admission
- AAF Seattle Members: FREE
- Seattle University students, alumni, faculty, and staff: FREE
- Guests: $15
Panelists:
- Dan Vanderhei, Executive Creative Director + Strategy at DVDH
- Chike Ume, Head of Strategy at Milli
- Timothy Booth, Copywriter at PRR
- Katie Quinn, Assistant Professor of Marketing at Seattle University
- Kian Demagajes, Marketing Student at Seattle University
Moderator:
- Valentina Gomez Bravo, award-winning Executive Creative Director, brand strategist, author, entrepreneur, speaker, and educator.
Learn more about our panelists and moderator at: https://aafseattle.squarespace.com/calendar/chalk-talk-2026
GET YOUR TICKETS: https://aafseattle.squarespace.com/calendar/chalk-talk-2026
Parking: Paid visitor parking is available in the lot at the corner of Marion Street and 12th Avenue. Street parking is also typically available in the surrounding area during the evening.
*AAF Seattle is a volunteer run non-profit organization and ticket sales help cover the costs of all events we put together. Thank you for supporting the community.
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About Us:
🎉 AAF Seattle is Western Washington's chapter of the American Advertising Federation, serving the area's creative, marketing, communications, and advertising industry since 1909.
https://www.aafseattle.com/
About AAF National:
The American Advertising Federation protects and promotes the well-being of advertising. We accomplish this through a unique, nationally coordinated grassroots network of advertisers, agencies, media companies, local advertising clubs and college chapters. We have more than 60 corporate members from the nation's leading advertisers, agencies and media companies including Google, LinkedIn, TikTok, Meta, and many more partnering with the AAF.
Questions? Contact us!
💌 events@aafseattle.com
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