Membership

Automatically become a member in our powerful national umbrella organization, AAF, and enjoy a multitude of benefits. Our partnership with other AAF clubs provides a strong base for AAF to have an impact on critical advertising issues and legislative initiatives.

As the "Unifying Voice for Advertising," the American Advertising Federation (AAF), headquartered in Washington, D.C., is the trade association that represents 50,000 professionals in the advertising industry. AAF's 130 corporate members are advertisers, agencies and media companies that comprise the nation's leading brands and corporations. AAF has a national network of 210 ad clubs and connects the industry with an academic base through its 210 college chapters.


Here's what the AAF does:

  • Brings members together to yield creative business solutions.
  • Protects and promotes advertising at all levels of government through grassroots activities.
  • Educates members on the latest trends in technology, creativity and marketing.
  • Provides programs to assist local association volunteer leadership.
  • Presents the industry with its future leaders.
  • Honors advertising excellence.
  • Promotes diversity in advertising by encouraging the recruitment of people of diverse cultures.
  • Applies the communication skills of its members to help solve community concerns.

 

To accomplish these objectives, AAF initiatives include:

  • AAF National Conference
  • Advertising Hall of Fame
  • Advertising Hall of Achievement
  • ADDY® Awards
  • Government Affairs Conference
  • Great Brands Campaign
  • Mosaic Awards
  • Mosaic Career Fairs
  • Most Promising Minority Students Program
  • National Student Advertising Competition (NSAC)
  • Mosaic Principles & Recommended Practices

 

AAF Chattanooga Benefits

Networking

Our club calendar is jam packed with events and opportunities for you to exchange ideas and make business and professional contacts with advertising and related-industry professionals.
 

Leadership Opportunities

Active participation in the AdClub has led to employer recognition and career advancement opportunities for thousands of members. Our AdClub prides itself in being a working organization, perfect for people who like to roll up their sleeves and get involved. There are unlimited opportunities for you to lead and make thing happen joining the AdClub.
 

Renowned Speakers

Broaden your horizons by exposure to nationally-known speakers from advertising, government, media, communications, public relations.
 

Awards

Showcase your best work by participating in the ADDY Awards competition, the first stepping stone to recognition at the AAF 7th Distric ADDYs and the National ADDY Awards competitions.
 

Discounts

Get member rates at all AdClub functions…including monthly networking events, educational programs, and AdClub traditions like the ADDYs, and the Holiday Party plus get national AAF discounts on services like FedEx deliveries.
 

Fun

We work hard and play hard. Whether it's our monthly Wednesday Luncheons or an extra after work gathering. There’s no shortage of ways you can get out and have fun with your fellow AdClub members.
 

Get Involved

Members willing to volunteer for committee work are the lifeblood of our AdClub. We have many active committees and they are always looking for new ideas and participation from our new members.
 

AAF National Benefits

BECOME A MEMBER


You can become a member of the American Advertising Federation two different ways!

 

1.Download the membership form, fill it out, and send it and membership fees to:

American Advertising Federation Chattanooga
PO Box 1551
Chattanooga, TN 37401

2. Send us an email with your mailing address and we will send you a membership brochure and form.

 

Got a membership question?

Email Nathan Torgerson at nathan@nathantorgerson.com

 

 

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