Tampa FL, August 28, 2007: Today, Ad 2 Tampa bay members posted online videos of their monthly Internet show, AdCast—a web cast for Tampa Bay area young professionals. The under-32 young professional organization’s show featured a segment on how to start a business and also welcomed guests from Create Magazine, The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and the Tampa Theatre. AdCast is produced by Tampa Digital Studios and highlights topics of interest to young professionals. President of Ad 2 Tampa Bay, Mai Tran said, "AdCast is beneficial to young professionals in the Tampa Bay area as it broadcasts the latest information on area events, professional development, hot trends in marketing, and new talent in the advertising world."

This month on AdCast, Gilberto “Gil” Sanchez, owner of Sanchez Law Offices, P.A. and Co-Chair of the Hispanic Young Professionals & Entrepreneurs organization hosted a segment for young professionals on “How to Start Your own Business,” featuring advice and information for potential business owners. Sanchez also offered information on how young professionals can attend free business start-up classes.

Katrina Priore, Assistant Publisher and Partner Relations representative for Create Magazine appeared on AdCast and featured a segment on how Create Magazine is fast-becoming the go-to resource for young creatives throughout the country, in addition to highlighting Create Magazine events that young professionals can take part in.  

Scott Talcott, Executive Director of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation appeared on AdCast to promote their upcoming Tampa Tailgate Kick-Off 2-a-Cure fundraiser. The 6th annual event is held at Raymond James Stadium on September 9th as the Bucs battle for their 1st win of the season against Seattle. Scott discussed this “pre-game pep rally” hosted by retired NFL greats, as well as the indoor gourmet tailgate from 30 of the area's best restaurants, and the Baja 1000 Team.  

AdCast also welcomed Brooke Palmer & Tracy Jones who discussed two upcoming young professional events taking place at the Tampa Theatre in September. Brooke Palmer of RSBP Events spoke about the "How the West Was Wine" event, an annual wine tasting taking place Saturday, September 15th that benefits the Tampa Theatre Foundation. Tracy Jones, Marketing and Promotions representative for tbt* discussed the 80s-themed "Fast Times at Tampa Theatre" event taking place on Saturday, September 29, 2007.  

The most recent installment of AdCast aired live on Ad2TampaBay.org August 22, 2007 and videos were archived on You Tube and Google Video today. AdCast and Ad 2 Tampa Bay aim to create exciting show content for all young professionals, even outside the advertising industry. Previous shows have included guest segments from actor/boxer Antonio Tarver, as well as the Executive Director of the 2009 Tampa Bay Super Bowl Host Committee and the VP of Branding and Fan Experience of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. On September 26, 2007, AdCast will celebrate its one year anniversary.

AdCast Show Links

How to Start Your Own Business (Gilberto 'Gil' Sanchez): View Segment 

Create Magazine (Katrina Priore): View Segment 

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (Scott Talcott & Baja 1000 Team): View Segment

Tampa Theatre Events (Brooke Palmer & Tracy Jones): View Segment

Movie Marketing Advertising Insight (Jessica McDonald & Carl Vervisch): View Segment

*Photos Available Upon Request

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