Padilla is an AAF D8 Silver ADDY Winner

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April 4, 2025

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Padilla’s campaign with Jack Link’s for National Jerky Day 2024 is a Silver ADDY® winner, recognized by the American Advertising Federation (AAF) at the District 8 (D8) level.  

AAF D8 is made up of advertising clubs throughout Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin.  

Our “Sasquatch in the Skies” campaign previously earned a Gold Pin at the Advertising Federation of Minnesota (AdFed MN) in the Single Event category.  

Sky-High Sales: Jack Link’s Takes National Jerky Day 2024 to New Heights  

Jack Link’s invented National Jerky Day, and while past efforts were big on spectacle, they didn’t always drive sales figures worth celebrating. In 2024, Jack Link’s CEO said, “Get as much jerky in people's mouths as possible!” And that is exactly what we did.

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