We're the unifying voice for advertising.
Who are you?
The American Advertising Federation: Cedar Rapids-Iowa City (AAF: CR-IC) is an Iowa chapter of the American Advertising Federation (AAF), a national organization of more than 50,000 professionals in more than 550 chapters across the country. To effectively service its members' needs, AAF is geographically organized into 15 districts which operate as a link between AAF and its local members. The American Advertising Federation: Cedar Rapids-Iowa City is a part of the 9th district. The 9th District includes clubs from Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska and Kansas City (M.I.N.K.).
What do you do?
The American Advertising Federation: Cedar Rapids-Iowa City (AAF: CR-IC) is dedicated to promoting, protecting and advancing the interests of area advertising companies and professionals.
Who joins the AAF?
AAF's members are individuals who buy, sell or create advertising, in addition to professionals working in marketing, public relations, or communications.
What does the national AAF do?
At its Washington, D.C. headquarters and Western Regional Office in San Francisco, AAF works to serve its members by advancing the broad interests of the advertising industry, including the freedom to truthfully advertise legal products. Through effective government relations, public and professional education self-regulation programs, public service campaigns and recognition of excellence in advertising, AAF achieves its mission to promote and protect the advertising industry.
What does the local AAF chapter do?
At AAF: CR-IC, we provide members with:
- Opportunities each month to network with other marketing and advertising professionals
- Monthly programs featuring national speakers and hands-on creative seminars
- Recognition of outstanding work through the annual ADDY® awards
- Community service opportunities
For more information about the AAF, call 1-800-999-AAF1.
