MAPPY Hour | Get A Head with MAP!

Mappy Hour: Get a Head with MAP

It's time to get together, raise our glasses, and toast to the dog days of summer before we head into the back half of the year and the busy Q4 RFP season that awaits us.

And this time, we're including some special treats for our members - free professional headshots, drink tickets, and lite bites. You're welcome!

The Line Up
Free Professional Headshots | 5:00 – 7:00 PM
We've set up our MAP photographer, Allie, in the Coolship Room at Trace — a stunning wood-paneled space that makes for a chef's kiss professional backdrop. Whether your LinkedIn photo is from 2014 or you've just never gotten around to it, tonight's your night. Headshots are free for all members on a first-come, first-served basis. Arrive early!

Craft Beer + Bites 
We've reserved the Coolship Room and the Beer Garden — two of the best spaces Trace has to offer. Grab a pint of one of Trace's rotating craft brews and settle in. Hungry? Taqueria el Pastorcito is the evening's food truck, we'll have some lite bites waiting for you when you arrive, but they'll also be serving up tacos and street food right on site.

Radical Trivia | 7:00 PM
Stick around for Trace's wildly popular Radical Trivia, kicking off at 7 PM in the Fireplace Room and Taproom. It's half general trivia, half stand-up comedy — and the hosts are always hilarious. Come with your own team or form a team, grab a round, and see who among Pittsburgh's media pros actually knows things.

Who Should Come?
While this event is designed to give special perks to our MAP members as a thank you for being part of our community, this event is for anyone who works in media — advertising, media buying, planning, strategy, creative, content, digital, broadcast, sales, and everything in between. Whether you're a 20-year vet or just got your first job in the industry, MAP welcomes you!

Bring your colleagues. Bring your clients. Bring your out-of-town friends who think Pittsburgh doesn't have a media scene (they're wrong).

Just register to let us know you're coming (and how many people you're bringing). And if you're not a member yet but want to unlock perks at the event, sign up here!
If you sign up to be a member between now and the event, your membership will be valid thru the end of 2027. 

About MAP
The Media Association of Pittsburgh brings together media professionals — from creators and planners to sellers and strategists — to network, learn, and lead. Through events, education, and community initiatives, MAP empowers members to stay ahead in media, build meaningful relationships, and shape the future of Pittsburgh's media landscape.

MAPPY Hours are free, open to all, and one of the best ways to plug into Pittsburgh's media community. Not a member yet? Join at mediapittsburgh.com/membership and access exclusive events, career resources, and a network of Pittsburgh's best.

About Our Sponsor: AI Digital
This MAPPY Hour is proudly sponsored by AI Digital - a full managed service, AI-native, programmatic media planning and buying consultancy partnering with brands to offer custom data, technology, and inventory stack, ensuring it mirrors your audience and KPIs for maximum outcomes.

Be sure to connect with the AI Digital team at the event to see how they can help turn AI ambition into action at the event! 

About Trace
Trace Brewing is a craft brewery and neighborhood institution in Bloomfield, Pittsburgh. Known for exceptional lagers, a rotating tap list, and a welcoming community atmosphere, Trace is the perfect spot for a night like this. Their Beer Garden and Coolship Room are among the most distinctive event spaces in the city.