AAF News

Legislative Alert: Texas HB 4
3/2/2023 
As presently drafted, HB 4 contains provisions that are out-of-step with privacy laws in other states. We therefore encourage Texas legislature to update the bill so it more closely aligns with recently enacted legislation.
2023 Most Promising Multicultural Students Class Announced
1/10/2023 
Advertising industry leaders and gamechangers select 50 of the nation’s highest achieving diverse seniors to participate in one of the industry’s premier DE&I programs.
AAF Announces the Inductees to the 2023 Advertising Hall of Fame
12/2/2022 
The American Advertising Federation (AAF) announced today the inductees for its 72nd Class of the Advertising Hall of Fame. Seven individuals, along with Unilever, will be honored.
The Drum: Clark Rector on Lawmakers Don’t Need To Choose Between Consumer Privacy and the Ad-Support
11/16/2022 
The promise of the free and open web is still alive, even amid growing concerns surrounding consumer data privacy, writes the American Advertising Federation’s Clark Rector for our Data & Privacy Deep Dive.
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.