Quality Ads.
Genuine Connection.
We connect, support, and mentor the next generation of advertising and marketing professionals.
Quality Ads.
Genuine Connection.
We connect, support, and mentor the next generation of advertising and marketing professionals.
Local & National Industry Awards Received
Campaigns Donated to Local Nonprofits
Emerging Professionals in Our Network
Our work makes impact
Every year, we partner with a local nonprofit to produce a pro bono campaign that helps them tell their story and reach the community. We use our creative skills to support causes that matter. Through strategy and storytelling, we amplify their mission and help turn ideas into impact. Our Work is powered by purpose, driven by creativity, and rooted in culture.
Hale Kipa
- AAF National Ovation Awards - 1st Place
2024-2025 Client
Hawai’i Wildfire Management Organization
- AAF National Ovation Awards - 2nd Place
2023-2024 Client
The Caregiver Foundation
- AAF National Ovation Awards - 3rd Place
2022-2023 Client
We are Ad 2 Hawai‛i.
A community for emerging advertising and creative professionals in Hawaiʻi
- Proud chapter of the American Advertising Federation (AAF)
- A volunteer-powered, service-minded nonprofit “agency”
- Connecting the next wave of leaders in advertising
- Built for creatives, strategists, and makers
Our Work Makes Impact
Each year, we collaborate with a local nonprofit to create a campaign that shares their story. We use our creativity to support important causes and help make their mission a reality.
Hale Kipa
AAF National Ovation Awards - 1st Place
2024-2025 Client
Hawai’i Wildfire Management Organization
AAF National Ovation Awards - 2nd Place
2023-2024 Client
The Caregiver Foundation
AAF National Ovation Awards - 3rd Place
2022-2023 Client
We Are Ad 2 Hawaiʻi
A community for emerging advertising and
creative professionals in Hawaiʻi
- Proud chapter of the American Advertising Federation (AAF)
- A volunteer-powered, service-minded nonprofit “agency”
- Connecting the next wave of leaders in advertising
- Built for creatives, strategists, and makers
Support Local Talent.
Empower Nonprofits.
Support Emerging Talent.
Empower Local Nonprofits.
- Powered by volunteers, driven by purpose
- A space where creativity meets community and action follows
- Growing the next generation of creative and community leaders
AdCrawl
April 3, 2025
AdCrawl opened the doors to some of the most influential creative agencies in Hawaiʻi. Attendees explored real workspaces, connected with agency professionals, and got a candid look at what life is like behind the scenes of the local advertising industry. It was an inspiring night of connection and discovery built to bridge emerging talent with companies shaping our industry.
Featured Agencies:
- MVNP
- NMG Network
- Wall-to-Wall Studios
- Anthology Marketing Group / FINN Partners
Pono: A DEI Panel
May 2025
Pono: A DEI Panel was a thoughtful conversation that embodied diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, justice, and belonging in advertising.
Featured panelists:
- Stephen Hill – Film & Television Actors (Magnum P.I.)
- Jacob Aki – Senior Public Affairs Manager, Alaska Airlines
- Sage Keʻalohilani Quiamno – Entrepreneur and Global Strategic Advisor, Former DEI Leader at Prime Video
Career Kickstart Summit
May 2025
The Career Kickstart Summit offered a full day of insights, skills training, and networking. Attendees took part in sessions on resume writing and storytelling — all led by leaders in advertising here in Hawaiʻi.
Featured Speakers:
- Jade Lun – Founder, Jade Agency Hawaiʻi
- Tyler Tuipuloto – Talent Acquisition Partner, ProService Hawaiʻi
- April Rutherford – SVP & Executive Creative Director, Anthology Marketing Group / FINN Partners
Ad Crawl
April 3, 2025
AdCrawl opened the doors to some of the most influential creative agencies in Hawaiʻi. Attendees explored real workspaces, connected with agency professionals, and got a candid look at what life is like behind the scenes of the local advertising industry. It was an inspiring night of connection and discovery built to bridge emerging talent with companies shaping our industry.
Featured Agencies:
MVNP
NMG Network
Wall-to-Wall Studios
Anthology Marketing Group / FINN Partners
Pono: A DEI Panel
May 2025
Pono: A DEI Panel was a thoughtful conversation that embodied diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, justice, and belonging in advertising.
Featured panelists:
- Stephen Hill – Film & Television Actors (Magnum P.I.)
- Jacob Aki – Senior Public Affairs Manager, Alaska Airlines
- Sage Keʻalohilani Quiamno – Entrepreneur and Global Strategic Advisor, Former DEI Leader at Prime Video
Career Summit
May 2025
The Career Kickstart Summit offered a full day of insights, skills training, and networking. Attendees took part in sessions on resume writing and storytelling — all led by leaders in advertising here in Hawaiʻi.
Featured Speakers:
- Jade Lun – Founder, Jade Agency Hawaiʻi
- Tyler Tuipuloto – Talent Acquisition Partner, ProService Hawaiʻi
- April Rutherford – SVP & Executive Creative Director, Anthology Marketing Group / FINN Partners
This Is What Community Looks Like
From People We've Worked With:
Doris Masser
Co-Founder, Travel 2 Change
“We definitely saw an increase in bookings and visits on our website.
With the Ad 2 campaign, we were able to expand to the neighboring islands.”
Venus Rosete-Medeiros
President & CEO, Hale Kipa
“This is such a gift, this is going to help us touch more youth’s lives and help us reach out to more families.”
Quinn Vittum
Co-Founder & Executive Director, Re-Use Hawaiʻi
“Ad 2 was a huge resource in giving us more exposure in the community.”
