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The AAF-San Antonio was established in 1920, as the San Antonio Advertising Federation (ADFED). For over 90 years, we have been dedicated to providing education, resources and support to the community; recognizing advertising excellence; developing future leaders; and promoting the value of advertising to local, regional and national audiences.
The AAF-San Antonio belongs to the 10th District of the American Advertising Federation, representing the affiliate advertising clubs and federations of the American Advertising Federation (AAF) in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas. The American Advertising Federation (AAF) is the only national grassroots trade association to encompass all segments of the advertising industry, including advertisers, agencies, media, college chapters and national trade associations engaged in various advertising pursuits.
The American Advertising Federation is the oldest national advertising trade association, representing 50,000 professionals in the advertising industry with a national network of 200 ad clubs located in ad communities across the country. Through its 215 college chapters, the AAF provides 6,500 advertising students with real-world case studies and recruitment connections to corporate America. The AAF also has 130 blue-chip corporate members that are advertisers, agencies and media companies, comprising the nation’s leading brands and corporations.
2012 ADDY® AWARD WINNERS
Feb 20th
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Toolbox Studios, Inc.
Sparkhouse
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Koontz McCombs – The Broadway
The Broadway Luxury Condominiums Sales Kit
Judges Award: Self Promotion
Anderson Marketing Group
Anderson Marketing Group
Idea Brewers Judges Award: TelevisionCampbell Ewarld
USAA
Speech TV
Judges Award: Television Campaign
HEB
HEB
2011 HEB Brand Spots Judges Award: More >
Call for Nominations: 2012 Silver Medal Award
Feb 19th
The American Advertising Federation’s Silver Medal Award Program was established in 1959 to recognize men and women who have made outstanding contributions to advertising and who have been active in furthering the industry’s standards, creative excellence and responsibility in areas of social concern. Annually, AAF member clubs bestow this honor More >
March 13 Luncheon Speaker: T. Scott Gross
Feb 6th
Meet Generation Y: My way, right away, why pay? How changing expectations are shaping the way we think about customer service.
Topic Summary: Two significant trends are unfolding right now. Service is being unbundled and bought as an adjunct to the purchased product. The second trend is the personalization of both More >
