AAF News

AAF Announces 2021 Advertising Hall of Achievement Honorees
7/20/2021 
The AAF announced the honorees for its 29th Annual Advertising Hall of Achievement, celebrating those individuals 40 years of age or younger who are making a notable contribution to the advertising industry.
AAF Grass Roots Network Annual Leadership Identified
7/16/2021 
Three exemplary leaders and long-time supporters look to impact great change in the coming year. We congratulate Larry Brantley, Tina Tsang and David Campbell on their new roles and willingness to further their AAF leadership.
Campaign US: American Advertising Federation Launches Diversity Fundraising Campaign
7/2/2021 
The American Advertising Federation (AAF) has launched a fundraising campaign for the Mosaic Center for Multiculturalism, its division focused on developing diverse talent in the creative fields.
American Advertising Federation Launches Mosaic Center Expansion Fund
7/2/2021 
First major initiative under leadership of New Board Chair Tiffany R. Warren and Vice Chair Carter Murray. The Goal is to raise $2 million by year-end 2022 to help support Mosaic Center programs
Tiffany R. Warren of Sony Music Group Named AAF Board Chair
6/8/2021 
Sony Music Group Exec Succeeds Outgoing Board Chair Lynn Lewis, US CEO, UM Worldwide. Carter Murray, CEO FCB Global, Named Vice Chair of Board.
AAF Announces 2021 Barton A. Cummings Gold Medal Winner
5/19/2021 
The American Advertising Federation proudly announces Steve Hall as the 2021 Barton A. Cummings Gold Medal Award recipient.
AAF Announces 2021 Distinguished Advertising Educator
5/17/2021 
Distinguished Advertising Educator Award Recognition Goes to John H. Murphy of The University of Texas at Austin Professor Emeritus Murphy will be honored as the 2021 recipient of the American Advertising Federation’s (AAF) annual award for excellen
AAF Announces New Board Members and Corporate Members
5/3/2021 
The AAF today announced seven new board members and eight new corporate members including Amobee, Known, Lerma Agency, Niantic, Sony Music Group, The Atlantic, TikTok and Twitter.
Legislative Alert: Louisiana Ad Tax Bills
4/16/2021 
Two bills taxing advertising have been introduced in the Louisiana legislature. HB 605, introduced by Representative Mark Wright (R-Covington) is a broad-based services tax that includes advertising services.
Legislative Alert: Maryland Digital Ad Tax Update | 4/15/21
4/15/2021 
As I am sure you know, the Maryland General Assembly passed the legislation delaying implementation of the Digital Ad Tax for one year and excluding broadcasters and news media entities from the tax.