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09/09/2026

Video is evolving. So what happens now?💭

Last chance to sign up for Creatives Under Pressure with AAF Columbus and Mills James, a conversation about what’s changing, what’s working, and what’s next for video.

Hear perspectives from Columbus to LA, connect with fellow creatives, and get a look inside the Mills James studios.

🗓️ September 10 | 5–7 p.m.

Still need to RSVP? There’s time.

RSVP here: https://hubs.li/Q04x32q70

09/08/2026

Thursday is Creatives Under Pressure!🌟

What’s changing in video? What are we getting right? And what are we still figuring out?

At Creatives Under Pressure, AAF Columbus and Mills James are bringing together voices from across the industry to tackle those questions and more.🎥

Join us for the conversation, drinks, networking, and a look inside the Mills James studios.

📅September 10 | 5–7 p.m.

🔗There’s still time to RSVP: https://hubs.li/Q04wZwC60

09/03/2026

Moderator Highlight: Zak Jasinski🌟

Zak is a growth leader operating at the cross-section of creative services, marketing, and AI. He leads client development at Plus Company, where he drives marketing development in the US across an elite interagency network including Mekanism, We Are Social, Citizen Relations and more. Plus' roster of clients include adidas, Charles Schwab, Noom, McDonald's, Seattle Children's Hospital, Alaska Airlines and more. Previously, Zak served on the global leadership team for New Era Technology’s Digital Transformation division and spent over a decade at Hanson Inc, a botique digital agency. He also co-founded executive CMO Forums in cities across the US.

With experience across creative, marketing, and AI, Zak knows how quickly the industry is changing. He’ll be guiding the conversation and asking the hard questions at Creatives Under Pressure.💡🚀

September 10 | 5–7 p.m.

🔗RSVP here: https://hubs.li/Q04wkcZR0

AAF Columbus

09/02/2026

In case you missed it… 👀

Video is consistently a B2B brand's most powerful content. Time and again, video outperforms static content when it comes to engagement, persuasion, knowledge retention, and authenticity.

The challenge is knowing how to produce video at scale for maximum ROI. 🎥

In this clip, Mills James Creative Director Mike Yearling talks about how to get smarter with video; turning a one-off video into a larger content management system.

Catch the full conversation with Storydoc CEO Itai Amoza on our blog.

👇 Watch the full webinar:

https://hubs.li/Q04w6ynq0

09/01/2026

Panelist Highlight: Jackie Robles 🌟

Jackie Robles is a Creative Director for Video/Photo team at Nationwide. Her team is high-volume and multidisciplinary, serving external/internal marketing functions across the company. She’s a career commercial producer who has run small production companies and worked agency-side on large scale productions, including with Lauren at The Shipyard! Her background is in tourism and business, past clients include Deloitte, Visit San Diego, Visit Palm Springs and the NIH. She’s also a past board member and past Co-President for American Advertising Federation Columbus.

Hear Jackie share her perspective from across production, agency, and in-house creative teams at Creatives Under Pressure.💡

September 10 | 5-7

🔗RSVP here: https://hubs.li/Q04w5pJv0

AAF Columbus

08/28/2026

🎬 Step inside the future of content creation!

Cleveland Institute of Art's Interactive Media Lab, in partnership with Mills James is bringing state-of-the-art virtual production capabilities to Northeast Ohio!

Join us for an exclusive Open House designed for agencies, brands, and content creators looking to explore how virtual production is helping creative teams bring stories to life in new ways!

📍 CIA's Interactive Media Lab, 1974 E. St., Cleveland, OH 44103
📅 September 17 | 4–6 PM
🔗 RSVP here: https://hubs.li/Q04vHhmy0

08/27/2026

Panelist Highlight: Dylan Bradshaw🌟

Dylan Bradshaw is a next-gen commercial director blending cinematic storytelling with viral internet culture. At 28, he’s directed campaigns with over 20B+ impressions and grossed $1M+ independently—without traditional agency backing. He broke out after winning the 2025 Doritos Crash the Super Bowl contest with Abduction, a self-funded spot that aired to 200M+ viewers and tied with Taika Waititi’s ad for Adweek’s #1 Super Bowl commercial.

Born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, Dylan grew up with a passion for storytelling, inspired by legendary filmmakers like Steven Spielberg and George Lucas. A former director at King Studio—home of TikTok’s most-viewed video—Bradshaw has gone on to direct global campaigns for brands like L'Oréal, PepsiCo and the NFL, with work featuring Tom Brady, MrBeast, Zach King, Emma Chamberlain, Charli D’Amelio, and more.
He’s now developing his feature debut while bringing a cinematic, story-driven lens to commercial and branded work, including CeraVe’s Times Square takeover and the NFL’s MrBeast-fronted TVC with Commissioner Roger Goodell.

Hear Dylan weigh in on the changes reshaping video production in LA at Creatives Under Pressure.💡🚀

September 10 | 5-7 pm

RSVP here: https://hubs.li/Q04v0Nzr0

AAF Columbus

08/26/2026

We’re dotCOMM Award winners!🏆

Mills James took home four wins and an Honorable Mention at the 2026 DotComm Awards.

We’re proud to see this work recognized across multiple categories alongside some seriously talented teams.

A big congratulations to everyone who contributed to these projects!

Head to our blog for more details on the winning projects:

https://hubs.li/Q04v0zBy0

08/25/2026

Panelist Highlight: Lauren Arnold🌟

Lauren Arnold is Senior Vice President of Client Engagement at The Shipyard, where she leads executive client relationships and helps organizations navigate complex business challenges. With 20 years of experience across healthcare, higher education, financial services, consumer brands, and the public sector, Lauren is known for building trusted partnerships, aligning cross-functional teams around business objectives, and helping clients turn ambitious goals into measurable results. Her collaborative leadership style and ability to bring clarity to complex initiatives have made her a trusted advisor to organizations navigating growth and transformation.

Hear Lauren share what she’s seeing change between agencies, clients, and production at Creatives Under Pressure.💡🚀

September 10 | 5-7 pm

RSVP here: https://hubs.li/Q04t_G8r0

AAF Columbus

08/20/2026

Panelist Highlight: Sean Mundy🌟

With 20 years at Mills James, Sean has had the privilege to work as a Producer and Director on a wide array of projects, including award-winning national & regional commercials and digital content at every level of production. Confident under pressure, Sean always comes fully prepared, with a keen eye for detail and a collaborative spirit, as he brings the vision to life in thrilling fashion.

What does the future of video look like from Columbus? Hear Sean’s perspective at Creatives Under Pressure.💡🚀

September 10 | 5-7 pm

RSVP here: https://hubs.li/Q04tnj_30

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