AAF Seattle

We connect, support, and champion the people and organizations that make up our city’s creative economy - from agencies and freelancers to students and brand leaders - through programs, events, advocacy, and community-building.

We exist to grow a culture that values creative thinking, collective effort, and the people behind it all.

About AAF:

Districts, Regions, and National - Oh My

AAF Seattle is in AAF District 11, made up of clubs in Washington, Alaska, Oregon, Idaho and Montana. The Western Region is districts 10-15, in the western US. And there are three regions that make up AAF National. That’s a lot of people who serve and care about this industry.

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 advertisers, agencies, media companies, local advertising clubs and college chapters.

Here's what the AAF does:

  • Brings members together to yield creative business solutions.

  • Protects and promotes advertising at all levels of government through grassroots activities.

  • Educates members on the latest trends in technology, creativity and marketing.

  • Provides programs to assist local association volunteer leadership.

  • Presents the industry with its future leaders.

  • Honors advertising excellence.

  • Promotes diversity in advertising by encouraging the recruitment of people of diverse cultures.

  • Applies the communication skills of its members to help solve community concerns.

AAF initiatives include the following: