AAF News

Goodby Silverstein & Partners Takes Home “Best Of Show” at the 2026 American Advertising Awards
6/8/2026 
Doritos/PepsiCo “Telethon Hawkins” Wins Best of Show for Branded Content & Entertainment; Miami Ad School Student Captures Best of Show in the Student Division (“NPC’s for NPC”)
Highlights from ADMERICA, AAF’s National Conference: Eyes on the Future
5/31/2026 
Last week, the American Advertising Federation held their annual ADMERICA conference in Austin, Texas. This annual event serves as the organization’s national conference, connecting the grassroots members from around the country.
Anne Kierig Joins the AAF as Vice President of Government Affairs
5/28/2026 
The AAF announced today that Anne Kierig will be joining as Vice President, Government Affairs. She will succeed Clark Rector, who is retiring after 37 years with the AAF.
AAF’s Most Promising Students Ignite the New York City Advertising Scene
4/1/2026 
Last week, the American Advertising Federation held their annual Most Promising Students program. This year, 25 students representing 18 colleges and universities traveled to New York City for a weeklong, industry-immersive experience.
2026 Class of the Advertising Hall of Fame Announced
12/16/2025 
“The Biggest Night in Advertising” Will Celebrate A Who’s Who of Advertising Greats, Including Six Legendary Industry Leaders, One Corporate Honoree, Two President’s Award Recipients.
2026 Recipients of the Advertising Hall of Fame President's Award Announced | AAF
10/6/2025 
The AAF announced today that Grammy, Tony, and Emmy Award-winning icon Barry Manilow and Four Time Emmy, Golden Globe winning actress/author and activist Marlo Thomas,will be presented the organization’s 2026 prestigious President’s Award.
Advertising Hall of Achievement 2025 Class Announced, Ashley Graham to Receive Cultural Force Award
8/5/2025 
The AAF has unveiled the seven newest inductees into its highly regarded Advertising Hall of Achievement—the industry’s premier honor celebrating leaders 40 and under who are transforming the future of advertising.
Read-On for a Recap of ADMERICA 2025
6/26/2025 
The AAF hosted its annual national conference—ADMERICA—earlier this month. The four-day event was held at the Westin Hotel in Pittsburgh, PA and attended by more than 500 professionals and students.