The Unifying Voice for Advertising in the Midlands

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AAF Midlands

Who We Are

AAF Midlands is the unifying voice for the advertising industry in and around the Midlands area of South Carolina. A local affiliate of the American Advertising Federation (AAF), AAF Midlands protects and promotes the advertising industry.

AAF Midlands offers its members professional development luncheons, social & career networking opportunities, government relations support, mentorship opportunities for students and, of course, the nationally renowned American Advertising Awards. Our membership includes a diverse group of individuals and companies in the advertising, marketing, communications and design industries.

The 2025 American Advertising Awards are open to entries now until January 15, 2025.

Membership Benefits

There are 101+ reasons to join, but here are the top 4 reasons why members renew their membership each year.

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Free or discounted programming! Learn from top industry experts and network with local professionals.

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Recognition for your work through the American Advertising Awards! Members receive significant reductions in entry fees.

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National discounts you can really use! Membership gets you access to special deals from companies like FedEx, The New York Times, and more.

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Be part of something more! AAF is the only organization that includes members across all levels and disciplines of advertising.

What Members Say About Us

Member Testimonials

"It's a diverse group of people. You really get a chance to see all different sides - client side, agency side, the media side - and come up with a more encompassing idea of exactly what we do."

"As a new member of AAF, and skilled professional in the arena of marketing, communications, and public relations, I was slightly skeptical about the value of AAF. I, quickly, found that my initial hesitation was misplaced and that I was deeply misinformed. The members have shared fresh and bright ideas that I have been able to adopt."

"I'm learning new lessons, I'm making new connections. And as long as I continue to learn and grow... it's exactly what I came to the organization for."

American Advertising Awards

The American Advertising Awards, is the advertising industry’s largest and most representative competition, attracting over 40,000 entries nationwide.