Mission Officers & Board

About Us

American Advertising Federation-Fort Smith strives for thebetterment of advertising in all areas affecting the advancement and general welfare of the business and its service to the general public. AAF-Fort Smith also offers programs to promote fellowship, comminication, career enhancement and education among members.

The AAf-Fort Smith is part of District 10 of the national American Advertising Federation. The AAF-Fort Smith is the oldest national advertising trade association, representing 50,000 professionals in the advertising industry. The AAF has a national network of 200 ad clubs located in ad communities across the country. Through its 215 college chapters, the AAF provides 6,500 advertising students with real-world case studies and recruitment connections to corporate America. The American Advertising Federation:

• Brings together members and nonmembers to yeild creative business solutions.

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

• Educates AAF members on the latest trends in technology, creativity and marketing to keep them abreast of the lates developments that can facilitate the distribution of advertising to promote business.

• Provides programs to assist local business and consumer leadership in making better use of advertising.

• Encourage young people to enter the advertising business in one of its many professional areas.

• Honors advertising excellence through programs at the local, district and national level. This includes programs such as the ADDY Awards and the local AAF-FS Closer Awards from diverse cultures.

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

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