Membership Benefits
Networking. Fellowship. Community Engagement. FUN. It’s all a part of your AAF Midlands membership. Every year the American Advertising Federation of the Midlands brings together the best of our industry and offers it all to anyone who wants to join – for an amazing membership price.
Join NOW for membership benefits including:
- Free luncheon presentations each month from ad industry experts across the country.
- Network with advertising professionals.
- Professional development opportunities to build your leadership skills.
- Win local, regional and even national recognition for your work at the American Advertising Awards. Remember, membership allows significant reductions in entry fees.
- Discounts from companies like Hertz, FedEx, The New York Times & others.
New this year: We’re excited to share that AAF Midlands is rolling out a brand-new membership portal designed to make managing your membership easier than ever.
With this update, all memberships will now be set to auto-renew, ensuring you never miss out on the benefits and opportunities of being part of our community. Your membership will renew automatically each year using the payment information saved in your account, and if at any time you wish to cancel, you can simply log in to your member portal to manage your settings.
We hope at some point to be able to offer member-only content within your account.
Membership Tiers
Corporate Gold: $1,799
- Six floating memberships for luncheons and social events
- AAF membership
- National AAF Discounts
- 25% discount on American Advertising Awards entry fees and tickets
- Add additional memberships for only $150.00 each
- Feature on AAF Midlands website
Corporate: $1,199
- Four floating memberships for luncheons and social events
- AAF membership
- National AAF Discounts
- 25% discount on American Advertising Awards entry fees and tickets
- Feature on AAF Midlands website
Individual: $299
- One non-transferable individual membership for luncheons and social events
- AAF membership
- National AAF Discounts
- 25% discount on American Advertising Awards entry fees and tickets
First Chapter: $129
- The First Chapter Membership is designed exclusively for first-time members who are just beginning their professional journey. This membership level is non-renewable, as it is only for first-time members.
- One non-transferable individual membership for up to four (4) luncheons
- Discounted ticket fees to social events
- AAF membership
- National AAF Discounts
- 25% discount on American Advertising Awards entry fees and tickets
Thank you for your support of aAF Midlands!
The 2025-2026 membership runs from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. Please note that any memberships purchased mid-year will not be prorated and will only be valid through the end of the membership year.
To join, please click the button below. Once you submit your form you’ll be able to pay via credit card OR just mail your check to:
AAF Midlands
PO Box 8222
Columbia, SC, 29202-8222
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Dues from clubs cannot adequately support all of the education programs, and most schools are cutting their budgets to the bone.
AES donations make it possible for student ad club teams from South Carolina to compete in the AAF’s prestigious National Student Advertising Competition.
Winners from this competition often receive a multitude of professional and scholastic opportunities. Will you help these students achieve their dreams?