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AAF Knoxville is the local advertising club organization of the American Advertising Federation.

Headquartered in Washington, DC, we are the “Unifying Voice for Advertising.” The AAF has more than 150 local clubs across the U.S. representing nearly 35,000 advertising professionals, connecting and leading the industry. We help more than 4,000 student members kickstart their careers within a 140+ college chapter network with an array of student programs. And, we have more than 60 corporate members who are supportive of our ongoing efforts.

AAF Mission

The American Advertising Federation protects and promotes the well being of advertising. We accomplish this through a unique, nationally coordinated grassroots network of brands, agencies, media companies, local advertising clubs, and college chapters.

Our Goals:

Bring members together to deliver creative business solutions
Keep members abreast of the latest trends in technology, creativity and marketing
Promote diversity and inclusion in advertising
Honor and celebrates advertising excellence
Develop the industry’s future leaders
Protect and promotes advertising at all levels of government through grassroots activities
Offer engaging programs to encourage local association volunteer leadership
Utilize industry expertise to address community issues
Provide opportunities for professionals to build supportive relationships with others in the advertising industry

Our Efforts:

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Education & Lifelong Learning
Government Affairs & Policy
Events & Experiences

AAF Local Clubs:

Serve as their market’s premier resource for advertising, marketing, and communications professionals
Showcase the individuals and organizations that make up the local advertising community – engaging them, teaching them and promoting them to make the local area a top-tier destination for brands and talent
Offer educational programs, industry connectivity, and professional growth resources, including professional education opportunities, networking luncheons, the American Advertising Awards Awards, social activities, fundraising events, and opportunities to connect with hundreds of colleagues in the market
Welcome members who are career-minded professionals from all areas of advertising and who are interested in supporting their local advertising community with industry knowledge and influential relationships

We invite you to attend an upcoming gathering to find your place in our local Knoxville chapter and see where AAF will lead you.

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AAF Knoxville Bylaws (PDF)