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Carla Davis Named 2023 Silver Medal Recipient

Carla Davis Named 2023 Silver Medal Recipient

Honored for her outstanding lifetime contribution to the advertising field AAF-Akron is pleased to announce that Carla Davis, Marketing Communications Director at the Akron-Summit County Public Library, is the 2023 recipient of its distinguished Silver...

Akron Wins National Awards

Akron Wins National Awards

L-R: Emily Richmond, Brianna Kelly, Ryan Pritt Pritt Entertainment Group Wins National ADDY AAF-Akron is proud to announce that Pritt Entertainment Group won a National Silver ADDY for the 2022 Open Video done for the Seattle Kraken! They attended the American...

Happy Father’s Day!

In celebration of Father’s Day, meet Tom and Jacob Scott, a father and son duo who share a passion for photography and for AAF! In 1977, Tom started working in the photography industry as a teenager. His first job was developing color and b&w film/prints for...

2023 Membership Benefits

2023 Membership Benefits

Take advantage of your membership benefits! You have both local (ADvantage Card) and national benefits. THE AAF-AKRON ADVANTAGE CARD Be sure to take it with you everywhere you go. It’s packed full of valuable discounts from area businesses and it’s valid through April...

Congrats to our 2023 District 5 Winners!

Congrats to our 2023 District 5 Winners!

Giganto's Mediocre Golf Sponsorship campaign for Royal Docks Brewing Co. Five Professionals and Three Students Win District ADDYs! AAF-Akron is pleased to announce that Akron American Advertising Award entrants won ADDYs at the Fifth District American Advertising...

2023 American Advertising Award WInners

2023 American Advertising Award WInners

PHOTO: DALE DONG PHOTOGRAPHY The Akron Chapter of the American Advertising Federation (AAF-Akron) held Adchella, it’s 78th annual American Advertising Awards celebration, on Friday, February 24 at The Akron Civic Theatre. The celebration was emceed by AAF-Akron Web...

Merry Mingle Benefits Limitless Ambition

Merry Mingle Benefits Limitless Ambition

Akron Area Advertising and Marketing Associations Host Holiday Party with Heart The 5th annual holiday charity networking event, Merry Mingle, was held Nov. 30 at Waterloo Restaurant & Catering. It was hosted by AAF-Akron, the Akron/Canton Chapter of the National...

2022 Annual Meeting Recap

2022 Annual Meeting Recap

The 2022 AAF-Akron Annual Meeting was held Thursday, October 20 at the Knight Stage in downtown Akron. President Brianna Kelly presided over the annual meeting and updated members on highlights from the last year and goals for 2023. In case you missed it, here's the...

2022-2023 Applause Awards

2022-2023 Applause Awards

New for AAF-Akron Members Earn points throughout the year by doing things you would do normally — attend events, enter the American Advertising Awards, and more. This friendly, point-based competition allows us to recognize and reward our members’ service and...

2023 American Advertising Award Partnerships

2023 American Advertising Award Partnerships

Connect with our creative community by being front and center at the 2023 Awards Show on Friday, February 24, 2023 at The Akron Civic Theatre. Title Partner | $5,000• “Presented By: Your Company Name/logo” in promotional materials• Onstage sponsor recognition•...

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AAF is a national organization connecting you to 40,000 members of more than 200 clubs nationally. AAF National advocates for advertisers and protects your rights. Your AAF-Akron membership – whether it be individual or through your company, organization or college – connects you to the entire advertising community and provides you with great opportunities for networking, education and valuable discounts.