Sponsor Opportunities & Benefits

The American Advertising Federation DC Chapter (AAF DC) is the leading local organization that promotes marketing communications as the engine behind business growth. We have numerous social and networking events, educational programs, and award celebrations of our business craft and supports marketing communications professionals through revenue and branding opportunities. Sponsors featured in event and program promotions reach our email list of over 3,000 area advertising professionals, as well as 1,500 social media followers.

Who is AAF DC?

Since 1918, AAF DC has served as the premier industry organization for area advertising professionals. The DC Ad Club membership represents all segments of the industry--clients, agencies, production companies and the media.

As a chapter of the American Advertising Federation (AAF), AAF DC promotes integrity and excellence in advertising through professional development seminars, recognizes industry leaders and outstanding work, and serves as the leading networking venue for the industry.

What Do We Do?

AAF DC promotes marketing communications as the engine behind business growth in the metropolitan Washington, DC region. We host educational opportunities throughout the year, and Advertising Week DC, the regions largest gathering of communications professionals. We also provide multiple social and networking opportunities over the course of the year, such as our golf outing, AFTER HOURS social events, speed networking, and the ONE Holiday Party). AAF DC recognizes industry excellence through its award programs: the annual ADDY Awards, which celebrate creative excellence, and the Silver Medal Award, which honors an individual’s contributions to the industry and the community.

Who Do We Reach?

AAF DC reaches the marketing communications decision makers in the region, through its website, event promotions, networking and program event attendance, and public relations efforts.

What’s In It for Sponsors?

Your support of AAF DC provides you with revenue enhancing opportunities, increased brand recognition, and unprecedented value for your sponsorship investment in reaching your target audience.  Our flexible sponsorship packages give you the ability to target your message while accessing key communications decision makers of all marketing disciplines.

You can tailor your exposure through a variety of packages, and get discounted opportunities through our Sustaining Sponsor program. Click here for a menu of opportunities.

Contact us at [email protected] or 703-683-5954 for sponsorship commitment materials, to discuss customized packages, or for information on AAF DC events and membership.