Established in 1905, the American Advertising Federation (AAF) is the only organization that includes members across all disciplines and career levels in advertising. Whether you're new to the fast-paced world of advertising or a seasoned professional, the AAF is for you. We're here to help you advance your career, build your connections and celebrate this ever-changing, amazing industry we work in.
For student members, the AAF provides valuable insights into the worlds of advertising, connections and even job opportunities that will help propel your advertising career. Are you a student or an educator in an advertising program at your college or university? Get in the advertising know by becoming a member of the AAF.
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Being a professional member gives you access to invaluable resources, connections and advertising opportunities.
Our corporate memberships are reserved for brands and businesses that wish to connect with and support all aspects of the advertising industry.
The AAF protects and promotes advertising at all levels of government through grassroots activities. Our nation-wide network monitors advertising-related legislation on local, state and federal levels.
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The AAF takes pride in celebrating our industry and the outstanding professionals in it. From college students to advertising legends and outlandish creatives to brilliant media buyers, we proudly honor all of them through our advertising awards.
The Institute for Advertising Ethics is administered by the AAF in partnership with the Reynolds Journalism Institute and the Missouri School of Journalism and serves to inspire advertising, PR and marketing communications professionals to practice the highest personal ethics.
The AAF hosts a variety of events throughout the year to help further members' careers, honor their work and engage them in all aspects of advertising.
Members of the AAF are part of a talented community of advertising professionals and gain access to connections, discounts, resources and continual education to help ensure you stay current in the industry.
The Mosaic Center for Multiculturalism implements all of the AAF's multicultural and diversity initiatives and is an established leader on multicultural marketing/advertising and inclusion issues.
The AAF’s Thought Leadership activities include panels, research and events in partnership with thought leaders and leading brands throughout the industry.
The Washington Times is one of America's most trusted news sources. In 2018, Simmons Research ranked us No. 5 among print and No. 10 among all media platforms, including online, radio and television. For over 35 years, The Washington Times has been a trusted counterweight to the mainstream media with reliable reporting and thoughtful opinion.
Omnicom is an inter-connected global network of leading marketing communications companies. Their portfolio provides the best talent, creativity, technology and innovation to some of the world’s most iconic and successful brands. They offer a diverse, comprehensive range of marketing solutions spanning brand advertising, customer relationship management (CRM), media planning and buying services, public relations and numerous specialty communications services to drive bottom-line results for their clients.
Wavemaker's business is to support, consult and execute the vision of the client. They bring together data, creativity and platforms to help the best brands in the world make the futures they want by making better choices today. The people, processes and technology are united through a focus on understanding, accelerating and optimizing purchase journeys; making them more satisfying for consumers and more effective for clients.
The Players’ Tribune is new media company that provides athletes with a platform to connect directly with their fans, in their own words. Founded by Derek Jeter, The Players’ Tribune publishes first-person stories from athletes, providing unique insight into the daily sports conversation. Through impactful and powerful long- and short-form stories, video series and podcasts, The Players’ Tribune brings fans closer than ever to the games they love.