Meet the 2026–2027 AAF Seattle Board of Directors. Building on two years of renewed momentum, this group of returning leaders and new voices is ready to strengthen connections, expand our reach and help shape the next chapter for Seattle’s creative community.
AI and privacy regulation took center stage in July, as states advanced new rules around AI-generated advertising, synthetic performers and consumer data. AAF continues advocating for clear, consistent standards that protect consumers while giving advertisers a workable regulatory framework.
AAF welcomed Anne Kierig as its new Vice President of Government Affairs, succeeding Clark Rector following his remarkable 37 years of service. Kierig brings extensive experience in public policy, digital advertising, consumer protection and regulatory advocacy to AAF’s continued work representing the advertising industry.
Federal privacy legislation took center stage in May with the introduction of the SECURE Act, while states continued considering new rules around AI disclosures, consumer data and digital advertising. AAF continues advocating for a balanced national privacy standard and policies that protect consumers while supporting the ad-driven economy.
Privacy, data use and digital advertising remain active areas of legislation nationwide. In Washington, AAF weighed in on proposals involving commercial email rules and consumer data, while continuing to advocate nationally on privacy, advertising taxes, AI and other issues affecting our industry.
Advertising policy continues to evolve quickly across the country. In 2025 alone, at least 43 states considered legislation involving privacy, data security, digital advertising or broader advertising taxes. AAF responded with more than 60 comments to legislators and regulators, advocating for the interests of the advertising industry and the professionals and businesses it represents.
Washington’s new digital services tax, SB 5814, is already creating significant challenges for advertising and creative professionals across the state. With the House Finance Committee reviewing its implementation on December 4, now is the time for our community to speak up. Read how to contact lawmakers and share the real impact this bill is having on your work and your business.
Seattle’s next generation of marketers is hungry for real-world experience, industry connections, and insights from the professionals doing the work. AAF Seattle Education Director Dan Vanderhei reflects on a recent conversation with Seattle U students—and why supporting emerging talent strengthens our entire creative community.
Washington’s creative and advertising community came together once again on October 8 for AAF Seattle’s virtual forum, Navigating the New Digital Services Tax Law — SB 5814, a timely and urgently needed conversation about the state’s sweeping new tax requirements for advertising and digital services.
On August 28, AAF Seattle hosted the first Founders Roundtable of the year — a gathering of industry leaders from across Seattle’s advertising, communications, media, and creative industries. The focus: SB 5814, Washington’s new digital and tech services tax bill, and its far-reaching implications for how agencies operate, price, and invoice.
We’re thrilled to introduce the 2025–2026 AAF Seattle Board of Directors, an inspiring group of creative professionals, educators, strategists, and entrepreneurs dedicated to advancing the local advertising and marketing community.
On Thursday, April 03 the Seattle advertising and creative community gathered for an unforgettable night of inspiration, recognition, and celebration, marking the triumphant return of AAF Seattle’s biggest annual event to a live, in-person format after five years online.
Seattle agencies took home two Gold and four Silver ADDYs at the 2018 national competition!
Our Communications Director reports on what it's like to be an ADDY judge, and exemplifies how being involved in the AAF grows your network, your experiences, and your opportunties…
Seattle represented well at the national ADDY Awards gala in New Orleans. Click through to see the glory.
Judging for the next stage of ADDY competition—District XI—took place April 1. We've got the results!
As a local sponsor of Digital Summit Seattle, we're hooking you up with a chance to win a conference pass. Or use our discount code for $50 off.
Members of The Society converse in an evolved tongue called AdSpeak.
Do you relate? You just may be one of the noble…
Our evening presenting all the work submitted for the Seattle ADDYs inspired awe and appreciation. We've got the pics.
Five experienced judges convened in Seattle to judge Western Washington's best creative work. They left impressed.
This year's event brought a critical focus to each ad's creative motivations and business goals, with moderator, panel, and audience keeping the discussion highly involved. We've got pics and an embedded Storify of all the #AAFChalkTalk tweets.
We can't help it. We like to judge. So we introduced a rating form this year. Here's what you thought of the ads of Super Bowl 51.
Our list of resources for watching the ads of Super Bowl 51, including #AAFChalkTalk Tagboard and - new for 2017 - our interactive voting form including videos of every ad.
The results of the 2016 National ADDY Awards are in. Read on for the juicy details, inlcuding a link to the complete list of winners.
Thursday evening AAF Seattle and PSAMA are hosting Chalk Talk 2016, an opportunity for us all to take another look at the ads that worked and the ads that didn't. Check out this year's panelists and moderator.
AI and privacy regulation took center stage in July, as states advanced new rules around AI-generated advertising, synthetic performers and consumer data. AAF continues advocating for clear, consistent standards that protect consumers while giving advertisers a workable regulatory framework.