Thursday is Ad Day in New York

New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani, who declared next Thursday, June 15, as "Advertising Day" in his city, is expected to be among the dignitaries on hand for a gala fundraiser at Rockefeller Center. About 1,500 adfolks also are expected to attend the evening event, with proceeds used for scholarships and related activities of local advertising groups. Host organizations include the American Advertising Federation, Advertising Club of New York and Advertising Women of New York.

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