As a member of the AAF, you become part of a talented community with access to connections, resources and professional development to help you become and stay successful in the advertising industry.
Joining AAF allows you access to premier resources, educational materials, and eligibility for the American Advertising Awards (the largest creative competition in the world), previously known as the American Advertising Awards. We also host various events throughout the year, such as educational luncheons, networking events, and the Big Wig competition.
AAF’s 120+ Professional Chapters are the lifeblood of the American Advertising Federation. They give the organization touch-points in hundreds of locations across the country and provide a powerful voice in local business communities and state legislatures. Local ad clubs sponsor a variety of local programs, including industry-related speaking events, professional development workshops, educational seminars, public service initiatives, social events and local award competitions recognizing excellence in advertising. In addition to the benefits a local Professional Chapter provides..local membership = a national membership! That means you get access to the national network of advertising professionals, students, educators, brands, media companies, agencies, and other organizations, as well as nationally-sponsored programs and events.
Professional Chapter Benefits
- Build relationships with professionals from all facets of the advertising industry—clients, agencies, production companies and the media – by participating in workshops, professional development seminars and attending events.
- Connect with top names in the advertising industry and fellow club members from across the country during ADMERICA, the Advertising Hall of
- Achievement and the Advertising Hall of Fame.
- Advance in your career or grow your business by taking advantage of the AAF’s Career Center, a resource for industry-related jobs.
- Promote the value of advertising in your local community by participating in the Ovation Awards Competition.
- Honor a fellow club member who has made outstanding contributions to advancing industry standards by nominating them for the Silver Medal Award or the Barton A. Cummings Gold Medal Award.
- Gain recognition for your talent by entering the American Advertising Awards, the country’s most prominent creative competition.
- Host a webinar with the AAF and reach a large network across the nation.
Membership Options
Individual
$100/year
Individual membership for AAF Knoxville for the calendar year in which it was purchased. Individual memberships are $100 per year and will be prorated monthly. All memberships expire on December 31, of the calendar year. The pro-rate is updated on the first of each month. The current calendar year is 2025.
Group
$800/year
(Up To 10 Members)
Group membership for AAF Knoxville for the calendar year in which it was purchased. Group memberships for ten individuals at the same company is $800 per year and will be prorated monthly. All memberships expire on December 31, of the calendar year. The pro-rate is updated on the first of each month. The current calendar year is 2025.