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About AAF Jackson
Founded in 1953, AAF Jackson is central Mississippi’s chapter of the American Advertising Federation. It’s one of three chapters in Mississippi and 24 in AAF District 7. Visit aaf.org too learn more about the club system.
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About the American Advertising Federation
The American AdvertisingFederation (AAF), headquartered in Washington, D.C., acts as the”Unifying Voice for Advertising.” The AAF is the oldest nationaladvertising trade association, representing 50,000 professionals in theadvertising industry. The AAF has a national network of 200 ad clubslocated in ad communities across the country. Through its 215 collegechapters, the AAF provides 6,500 advertisin g students with real-worldcase studies and recruitment connections to corporate America. The AAFalso has 130 blue-chip corporate members that are advertisers, agenciesand media companies, comprising the nation’s leading brands andcorporations.
AAF Mission
The American Advertising Federation protects and promotes the well-being ofadvertising. We accomplish this through a unique, nationally coordinated grassroots network of advertisers, agencies, mediacompanies, local advertising clubs and college chapters.
The AAF…
- 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.
AAF initiatives
- AAF National Conference
- Advertising Hall of Fame
- Advertising Hall of Achievement
- ADDY® Awards
- Government Affairs Conference
- Great Brands Campaign
- Mosaic Awards
- Most Promising Minority Students Program
- National Student Advertising Competition (NSAC)
- Mosaic Principles & Practical Guidelines