The American Advertising Federation Dothan was organized in 1976 and is a chartered member of the American Advertising Federation (AAF) which is a national, professional organization of advertising agencies, suppliers, media and advertisers as well as members from the marketing and public relations field. As a member of AAF Dothan, you are also a member of AAF District 7, which includes 19 affiliate federations in Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee.

The purpose of AAF Dothan is to provide and promote a better understanding of the functions of advertising and of its value; to apply the skills, creativity and energy of the advertising industry whenever it is needed to help solve social problems; to advance the standards of advertising through a voluntary program of self-regulation; to promote good fellowship and a free exchange of ideas.

Our quarterly luncheon meetings feature programs of interest to those in our industry that may include speakers offering presentations that are educational or provide professional development.

Some of the activities of the organization include: public service work including advertising assistance and fundraising efforts for various non-profit organizations in the community; the Lifetime Achievement Award to recognize our worthy peers in the industry as well as to raise funds for our annual scholarship to a student pursuing a degree for a career in our industry; The American Advertising Awards which recognize local advertising excellence and provides eligibility for the district and national advertising awards; and networking opportunities with industry peers.

AAF Dothan meets quarterly at PushCrankPress. Members and those on the AAF Dothan mailing list are notified via Social Media and E-Newsletter. Registration is required for all members and non-members who are attending.