AAF News

Announcing the 2023 Mosaic Award Winners
8/31/2023 
The American Advertising Foundation’s Mosaic Awards honors organizations and individuals creating impact for multicultural communities; also launches inaugural Mosaic Scholarship fund to support the next generation of diverse talent.
The American Advertising Federation Announces Launch of the AAF Foundation
8/31/2023 
All-new charitable arm opens opportunities to support the trade association’s efforts to promote education and diversity.
Announcing the 2023 Class of the Advertising Hall of Achievement
8/10/2023 
AAF Special Event Set to Honor Top Marketers From American Family Insurance, Blavity, Inc., Equity Quotient, Essence Ventures, Group Black, NBA and State Farm. NBA All-Star, Chris Paul, to Receive First Ever “Cultural Force Award."
Ad Age: 8 Execs Named to the AAF Advertising Hall of Achievement
8/10/2023 
The American Advertising Federation will add eight new members to its Hall of Achievement during its first prime-time induction ceremony in November.
Highlights From ADMERICA 2023
6/6/2023 
The AAF hosted its annual ADMERICA National Conference in St. Louis, MO, June 1-June 4. Themed “Your Gateway to Advertising,” the four-day event attracted hundreds of representatives from advertising, marketing, media, and education.
Candace Queen Joins the AAF
5/23/2023 
Steve Pacheco, President and CEO, American Advertising Federation (AAF), announced today that Candace Queen has joined the industry association in the role of VP, the AAF Mosaic Center.
Adweek: The Advertising Hall of Fame Inducts Most Diverse Class Yet
4/28/2023 
When Antonio Lucio accepted his induction into the Advertising Hall of Fame, he asserted the industry’s collective social impact that does more than impress fellow ad veterans and award show committees.
Legislative Alert: Texas HB 4
3/2/2023 
As presently drafted, HB 4 contains provisions that are out-of-step with privacy laws in other states. We therefore encourage Texas legislature to update the bill so it more closely aligns with recently enacted legislation.
2023 Most Promising Multicultural Students Class Announced
1/10/2023 
Advertising industry leaders and gamechangers select 50 of the nation’s highest achieving diverse seniors to participate in one of the industry’s premier DE&I programs.
AAF Announces the Inductees to the 2023 Advertising Hall of Fame
12/2/2022 
The American Advertising Federation (AAF) announced today the inductees for its 72nd Class of the Advertising Hall of Fame. Seven individuals, along with Unilever, will be honored.