About

National Ad 2

A division of the American Advertising Federation, the countryʼs largest advertising advocacy group, Ad 2 is the future of advertising. With local chapters across the United States, Ad 2 provides young advertising, marketing and communication professionals the contacts, education and leadership opportunities they need to become tomorrowʼs
industry leaders.

AAF—The Unifying Voice for Advertising

The American Advertising Federation (AAF), headquartered in Washington, D.C., acts as the “Unifying Voice for Advertising.” The AAF is the oldest national advertising trade association, representing 40,000 professionals in the advertising industry. The AAF has a national network of 200 ad clubs located in ad communities across the country.
Through its 225 college chapters, the AAF provides 7,500 advertising students with real world case studies and recruitment connections to corporate America. The AAF also has nearly 100 blue-chip corporate members that are advertisers, agencies and media companies, comprising the nationʼs leading brands and corporations.

AAF Mission

The AAF 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.
The AAF:

• 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.