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Protecting Brands. Elevating Influence.The Institute for Responsible Influence (IRI) helps brands, agencies, and creator...
08/26/2026

Protecting Brands. Elevating Influence.

The Institute for Responsible Influence (IRI) helps brands, agencies, and creators build safer, more transparent partnerships through training, certification, and accountability. Brought to life by BBB National Programs’ 501c3, The Center for Industry Self-Regulation, IRI equips creators with tools to meet truth-in-advertising standards and supports brands and agencies in partnering with creators in ways that promote transparency, accountability, and consumer trust.

Learn more at https://aaf.org/IRICertification about the Institute for Responsible Influence.

Join us for the upcoming webinar 👉 AAF Advocacy: Why It's Important for Every Member. Anne Kierig, AAF VP of Government ...
08/24/2026

Join us for the upcoming webinar 👉 AAF Advocacy: Why It's Important for Every Member. Anne Kierig, AAF VP of Government Advocacy & Policy, will provide a deep look at why her work and the collective voice of our membership are significant for the advertising industry’s livelihood.

During this session, you’ll learn how to stay on top of the latest news, leverage your voice, become an active advocate, and best incorporate these efforts at the local level.

➡️ AAF Advocacy: Why It's Important for Every Member
📅 Thursday, September 3, 2026
⏰ 3:30pm-4:15pm ET
🔗 bit.ly/aafadvocacywebinar

08/18/2026

The American Advertising Federation is proud to announce that Rocket Mortgage will be the presenting sponsor for this year’s National Student Advertising Competition (NSAC).

For more than 50 years, AAF has staged NSAC as a way to provide college students with the real-world experience of creating a strategic advertising and marketing media campaign for a corporate client. It is expected that more than 100 colleges and universities will participate in this year’s three-tier competition, with eight finalists advancing to the national championship, which will take place at the association’s ADMERICA annual conference in Anaheim, CA, June 3-6, 2027.

Learn more about the National Student Advertising Competition at aaf.org/NSAC

Attending AAF District 7’s Leadership Conference—Shift Happens? Don’t miss the incredible lineup of speakers, including ...
08/12/2026

Attending AAF District 7’s Leadership Conference—Shift Happens? Don’t miss the incredible lineup of speakers, including AAF National’s new VP of Government Affairs, Anne Kierig!

From emerging trends and evolving expectations to new opportunities shaping the future of advertising, these sessions are designed to help you stay ahead.

Shift Happens Leadership Conference
August 21–22, 2026
Montgomery, AL
aafd7meetings.org

🚨 Meet the AAF Advertising Hall of Achievement Class of 2026! 🚨Eight remarkable leaders. One incredible future for our i...
08/06/2026

🚨 Meet the AAF Advertising Hall of Achievement Class of 2026! 🚨

Eight remarkable leaders. One incredible future for our industry. 🌟

Please join us in celebrating:

✨ Andrew Almendras (IMAX)
✨ Catherine Berger (Grupo Bimbo)
✨ Justin Breton (Walmart)
✨ Jen Hourigan (Initiative)
✨ Jessica Padula (Nespresso USA)
✨ Keri D. Richardson (CrowdAxis)
✨ Brittany Slattery (OpenAP)
✨ Caitlin Coburn Winsor (PepsiCo)

These visionaries are driving innovation, inspiring change, and helping shape the future of advertising, marketing, media, and brands. Congratulations to the newest members of the Advertising Hall of Achievement! 🎉

📍 Join us in New York City on November 19 at Pier Sixty as we celebrate the Class of 2026. Learn more and reserve your seat at: www.aaf.org/ahoa

A strong chapter starts with thoughtful planning and responsible financial stewardship. Join us for the next Presidents ...
07/30/2026

A strong chapter starts with thoughtful planning and responsible financial stewardship. Join us for the next Presidents Idea Exchange (PIE), Stronger Foundations: Budgeting for a Sustainable Chapter, where we'll share practical ways to build a realistic annual budget, manage chapter resources, and prepare for changing expenses.

Mark your calendar for Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST, you won't want to miss it!

Get registered: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Ip3t0du6SdmTdYe107YEww

AAF West Coasters 🚨 SAVE THE DATE 🚨The biggest gathering of advertising professionals in the AAF Western Region is heade...
07/23/2026

AAF West Coasters 🚨 SAVE THE DATE 🚨

The biggest gathering of advertising professionals in the AAF Western Region is headed to Los Angeles this September.

📍 LA26: The 2026 AdWest Advertising Conference
🗓️ September 23–26, 2026
💡Four days of ideas, inspiration, networking, creativity, and community. Whether you’re a creative, marketer, strategist, student, educator, or industry leader, LA26 is your chance to connect with the people shaping what’s next.

✨ Speakers
✨ Panels
✨ Networking
✨ Best of the West Media Awards
✨ Student programming
✨ And so much more...

Registration is officially open, so grab your spot today!
🎟️ aafwesternregion.org

FREE EVENT FOR AAF MEMBERS: The Social Commerce Summit in NYC gathers speakers from major social platforms, leading bran...
07/10/2026

FREE EVENT FOR AAF MEMBERS: The Social Commerce Summit in NYC gathers speakers from major social platforms, leading brands, authoritative agencies, and prominent players to share their best insights across marketplaces, creator commerce, affiliate, live shopping, AI, and more.

📅 Thursday, July 16, 2026
📍 Sony Hall in NYC
🔗 socommsummit.com (Members can register for the Brand Agency, or Press pass)

⚽ And don’t miss the Semi-Finals World Cup Watch Party the night before & meet many of the speakers at the Welcome Party and Reception on July 15th.

07/04/2026

The American Advertising Federation is proud to celebrate !


Recently, AAF Space Coast held a beach yoga and cleanup event, allowing members of the chapter to come together for a mo...
07/03/2026

Recently, AAF Space Coast held a beach yoga and cleanup event, allowing members of the chapter to come together for a morning of wellness, networking, and giving back to their local community.

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