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Happy hour

AAF Happy Hours are so much more than meeting up at the newest drinking hole. You’ll meet top professionals at local agencies or corporate leaders who might shape your career for years to come. What we really discover at our meetups is that we’re a thriving network of unique, energetic, and enthusiastic advertising and marketing professionals. Getting to know one another reaps priceless benefits whether you’re a student, young professional, or established veteran in the business. 

To see upcoming happy hour opportunities, visit our events calendar here.

MEMBERSHIP

Here’s where all the magic happens. Joining AAF connects you with the local and national advertising and marketing community. That means networking events, cutting-edge educational programs, and some pretty stout discounts with participating companies. Keep up with current advertising and marketing trends and the people who make our industry stand out.

As our industry’s voice, AAF represents the interests of our profession through the grassroots influence of our 40,000-plus members. That means lobbying and being a part of the legislative process to ensure that laws being passed are in the best interest of the advertising and marketing community — protecting what you’re passionate about.

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP

• Executive — $480 annually

  Executive member rates include local, district, and national dues (regularly $185). Part of the cost of an Executive Membership covers the cost of luncheons and they will receive two complimentary tickets to the American Advertising Awards. Corporate and Executive members are able to purchase luncheon tickets at the member rate ($30 vs. $45) for employees and guests. They also are listed on our website and receive a 10% discount on sponsorship packages.

• Professional — $185 annually

  Perfect level for dedicated professionals who might not be able to make every luncheon or event (someone has to take care of those demanding clients who pay the bills). Under this plan, meals and American Advertising Awards submissions are paid for at the member rate. The fee includes local, district, and national dues. (Check with your tax adviser; typically, the dues portion can be expensed fully, but meals under this plan are only 50 percent deductible.)

• Professional, Non-Profit — $75 annually

  The Non-Profit Individual Membership is designed for professionals working within non-profit organizations, helping lower the barrier to engage with the advertising community. This membership includes all the same benefits as the Professional membership at a reduced rate. Meals are available at the member rate, and the fee includes local, district, and national dues.
  
  

• Ad 2 Fort Worth (Young Professional) — $75 annually

  The Young Professional membership is offered to anyone 18-32 to help lower the barrier for young professionals to engage in the advertising community. This membership comes with all the same perks as the Professional membership at half the price! Under this plan, meals are paid at the member rate. The fee includes local, district, and national dues.

• Educator Membership Rates — $50 annually

  We recognize the investment in our local educators and offer a heavily discounted rate for faculty at local colleges and schools. Our goal is to support the growth of the local advertising market, which often includes retaining top talent in our market after graduation. Faculty are the gate keepers to that talent and help guide their way in the foundations of advertising, so we are eager to offer them a seat at the table.

BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP

BRONZE — $1,000 annually

Bronze membership comprises up to 7 Professional members, valued at $1,229. Each Professional member under this plan is a member of AAF Fort Worth and AAF national. Additional benefits include:

– Member rates for up to 5 additional guests (employees or any other non-member) for all AAF functions
– 10% discount on sponsorship packages
– Company name listed on Business Members slide shown at meetings
– Company logo featured on AAF Fort Worth website and email newsletters

SILVER — $1,800 annually

Silver membership comprises up to 12 Professional members, valued at $2,220. Each Professional member under this plan is a member of AAF Fort Worth and AAF national. Additional benefits include:

– Member rates for up to 10 additional guests (employees or any other non-member) for all AAF functions
– 10% discount on sponsorship packages
– Company name listed on Business Members slide shown at meetings
– Company logo featured on AAF Fort Worth website and email newsletters
– Social media spotlight on company
– Job postings featured on the AAF Fort Worth website and monthly email newsletter

GOLD — $3,000 annually

Gold membership comprises up to 20 Professional members, valued at $3,700. Each Professional member under this plan is a member of AAF Fort Worth and AAF national. Additional benefits include:

– Member rates for an unlimited additional number of guests (employees or any other non-member) for all AAF functions
– 10% discount on sponsorship packages
– Company name listed on Business Members slide shown at meetings
– Company logo featured on AAF Fort Worth website and email newsletters
– Social media spotlight on company
– Job postings featured on the AAF Fort Worth website and monthly email newsletter
– VIP check in and Preferred seating at the American Advertising Awards

MEAL INFORMATION

For in-person meetings, member event/meal cost is $30; non-members pay $45. Please contact us here for more information.

STUDENTS

We place a high value on those aspiring to join the ranks of our profession. AAF Fort Worth has programs at four local universities: Texas Christian University, Texas Wesleyan University, The University of North Texas, and The University of Texas at Arlington.

We encourage students to get involved with AAF Fort Worth because it’s a great way to connect with local professionals and agencies. In fact, AAF Fort Worth sponsors an agency crawl where members of these student chapters get an opportunity to tour high-profile local agencies and join with chapter professionals at a mixer.

AAF provides numerous programs to guide college students through their advertising curriculum and job placement.

AAF’s programs include:

• Internship opportunities

• Scholarships

• Career guides

• Industry mentors

• Networking with top agency and corporate recruiters

If you’re a college student who would like to be notified about and receive discounts to attend AAF Fort Worth activities, meetings, the American Advertising Awards, and other events, please register by clicking here.

If you would like to get involved and volunteer, please fill out this form. Students must be registered (registration is free) to get discounted meals and tickets for AAF - FW events.

SPONSORSHIPS

Sponsor an AAF Fort Worth event such as our well-attended luncheons, happy hours, or the annual American Advertising Awards to get your business in front of hundreds of local professionals.

Here’s an example of what you get when you sponsor one of our monthly membership luncheons:

• Your name and logo included in all email announcements sent to our club’s database of over 1,500 people

• Your name and logo on the club’s website

• Distribution of promotional materials at the meeting (can include a table set up with literature and/or giveaways)

• Acknowledgment at the meeting from the podium

• Four free admissions to the event you sponsor

• Ability to donate merchandise for door-prize giveaways

Sponsors help make many of AAF Fort Worth’s events possible. To become a sponsor or to get more details about sponsorships, contact Max Klinedinst at [email protected].