AAF News

National Privacy Law is Imperative for Consumers and Businesses
8/24/2022 
Special Government Report: Privacy has been a front-line issue in Washington, DC this summer—in both the legislative and regulatory arenas.
Announcing the 2022 Mosaic Award Winners
8/17/2022 
Today, the American Advertising Federation announced the 2022 Mosaic Awards honorees, who will be recognized for their unwavering commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion through their creative work, advocacy and company-wide initiatives.
Announcing the 2022 Class of the Advertising Hall of Achievement
8/11/2022 
The American Advertising Federation announced today that it will induct eight new honorees into its Advertising Hall of Achievement. Ceremonies will take place on November 16, 2022, at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City.
Legislative Alert: Pennsylvania Privacy Legislation
5/24/2022 
Our message is that AAF is in favor of a national privacy standard and does not support state legislation. However, if Pennsylvania is to pass a bill, it should be as similar as possible to measures already enacted in other states.
AAF Announces 2022 Distinguished Advertising Educator
5/18/2022 
Adjunct Instructor Daniel John Petek will be honored as the 2022 recipient of the American Advertising Federation’s (AAF) annual award for excellence in advertising education.
Legislative Alert: Louisiana Privacy Legislation
5/16/2022 
On behalf of the advertising industry, we oppose HB 987 as currently drafted, because the bill is out of step with other existing state privacy laws.
MediaPost: Former IPG CEO Roth, BBDO's Robertson Among This Year's AAF Hall Of Fame Inductees
4/5/2022 
The American Advertising Federation (AAF) will induct eight industry luminaries into the Advertising Hall of Fame at a gala in New York City on April 26.
PR Newswire: AAF Inducts Nine into the Advertising Hall of Fame
4/5/2022 
The "Biggest Night in Advertising" will take place on Tuesday, April 26 at Cipriani Wall Street. On that night, the AAF will induct eight individuals into the Advertising Hall of Fame. IBM will also be inducted as a corporate honoree.
Adweek: To Avoid Checking Boxes, Agencies Must Make Inclusion a Cross-Organizational Effort
3/28/2022 
AAF partners with Universal McCann and Vox Media to carve out a new path of entry for people of color into the ad industry with "Breaking Media"—a 9-week program designed to educate students on topics from media planning to personal branding.
Op-Ed: Clark Rector on Why We Need An Advertising Day on the Hill
3/10/2022 
Clark Rector, EVP, government affairs at American Advertising Federation, on a day to demonstrate to lawmakers the power and passion of the advertising industry’s grassroots network.