Levels & Dues

Active Individual Membership
$125 per year, per participant

  • Membership in AAF of Des Moines, AAF District 9 and national American Advertising Federation for one year
  • Member rates at all AAF functions
  • Discounted ADDY entry rates
  • Receive all AAF communications
  • Legislative support from AAF of Des Moines
  • Opportunity for involvement in AAF of Des Moines advocacy initiative (promoting advertising industry in the Des Moines advertising community)
  • Improve opportunities to recruit talented and experience professionals to your organization
  • Complimentary listing as a corporate member in membership directory
  • Gain influence in a professional organization that impacts the future of advertising in the local community and nationally through its affiliation with the national American Advertising Federation
  • Receive timely information on local and national advertising issues including government relations, public service, self-regulation, education, and recognition of excellence in advertising and by its practitioners

Professional Full-Time Educator Individuals who teach full-time in an academic setting
$75 per year, per participant

  • All Active Individual Membership Benefits Apply

New Graduate Professional Individuals who have been employed in the industry for less than one year
$75 per year, per participant

  • All Active Individual Membership Benefits Apply

Non-Resident Membership Individuals who live and spend the majority of their work time outside of the Des Moines DMA. Non-Resident members must meet all other requirements for active membership
$45 per year, per participant

  • All Active Individual Membership Benefits Apply
  • Non-Resident members may not vote or hold office

Student Membership Individuals who are preparing for a career in advertising
$35 per year, per participant

  • All Active Individual Membership Benefits Apply
  • Student rates at all AAF functions
  • Student members may not vote or hold office

Retired Membership Available to members of the organization who have retired from gainful employment
$20 per year, per participant

  • All Active Individual Membership Benefits Apply
  • Candidates will be admitted to membership immediately upon approval by the Board or Directors
AAF NSAC
Annually a corporate sponsor provides a case study outlining the history of its product and current advertising situation. The case study reflects a real world situation to challenge students' critical thinking abilities and creativity.
AAF District 9
The Ninth District of the American Advertising Federation represents the affiliate advertising clubs and federations of the American Advertising Federation (AAF) in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska.
AAF National
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.

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