Are you a freelancer looking for a new opportunity? Are you an agency looking to add to your team? With Communo, you have the opportunity to do the kind of work you most desire, collaborate with industry experts, grow your team and your business.

Certified Ethical Advertising Executive Certification

As an AAF member, you have the opportunity to receive your CEAE certification at a fraction of the cost compared to other industry professionals. The Certified Ethical Advertising Executive is the first and only ethical certification for advertising industry practitioners - designed by a non-partisan body of market participants, government and legal officials and consumer advocates.

Experian is the leading provider of customizable mailing lists, market research reports and online print and mailing services that help small businesses target and engage with more than 200 million consumers, 100 million households and 14 million active U.S. businesses—so you can attract the customers most likely to buy your products and services. All members of the AAF receive a 15% discount on direct marketing data and services from Experian.

WordStream’s easy-to-use software allows for more effective paid search and social campaigns for online advertisers. Their software features a customized workflow that guides marketers through steps that can greatly improve their Google Ads, Bing, and Facebook campaigns. Members get a FREE report on your overall Google Ads performance, plus a discount when you sign up for the 12-Month or Annual Pre-Pay plans!

In My Opinion (IMO) provides insight into the buying habits and behaviors of these students through custom research and key trend white papers. The company manages a diverse panel of verified students located on over 100 university and college campuses in the US. As an AAF member, you can get access to from the IMO research!

Constant Contact’s email marketing and online survey tools help small businesses and organizations connect to customers quickly, easily, and affordably and build stronger relationships. AAF Members receive an additional 10% off the standard prepay discounts. That’s 20% off six months, or 25% off the full year! Pre-payment is required for these member exclusive savings.

InMobi University is a free educational resource to help Marketers, Advertisers and Media Buyers understand mobile advertising. Take courses on the fundamentals of in-app advertising to today’s most pressing topics, conveniently at your own pace. Consumers spend 4.5 hours on their phones daily. Learn how to connect with them where they spend most of their time at InMobi University.

The AAF SmartBrief is an opt-in email news service available to the industry and delivering the most essential advertising news of the day. By hand selecting only the critical industry news from hundreds of media sources and condensing it into a succinct, easy to read email, the AAF SmartBrief will save you time and keep you informed. AAF SmartBrief’s nearly 30,000 readers rave about this must-have news source. SmartBrief is available by following the link below.

Sign up through Feb. 28, 2026, with code AAFAA1 and earn a 10,000 mile enrollment bonus. Plus get free access to tools that make booking travel for your team simple and rewarding. Earn miles for your company and Loyalty Points for each traveler, while keeping costs and logistics in check. Perfect for agencies, media firms, production companies and more. 

Since 1962, we have been specializing in LARGE & GRAND format printing. Our capabilities include a full array of the highest quality, customized Point-of-Purchase (POP) styles and Out-of-Home materials. With turn-around times that meet your production requirements, compare our prices for your next printing project. AAF members, sign up to get an additional 5% discount! API also offers AAF members “bundled” POP packages for $499 & $999!

The Award Group is the official awards company of the AAF. We design and manufacture the National ADDY Award (the official award of the American Advertising Awards competition). As a member of the AAF, you gain access to The Award Group’s services, including: 20 different types of awards, allowing you to create a tier system that recognizes different achievement requirements; custom awards to fit your budget and aesthetic requirements; replicating an existing award.

AAF Members receive up to 65% off when booking travel online through HotelPlanner. Whether booking personal or group travel, a hotel, flight or much needed event space, HotelPlanner is the destination of choice for optimal choices and tremendous savings. Plan the perfect getaway or event with our affinity partner by beginning your search here and now.

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AAF members save 10% off current shipping prices with no contract or added fees and discounts that don't expire. Use Mercury for your time-sensitive shipments including express, same day and trade shows. Mercury offers personal attention with no 1-800 number, quick responses to meet your project deadlines, and customized invoices to easily allocate your shipping costs. Contact us: 617-723-5205 or Support@shipmercury.com.

Office Depot is a leading global provider of products, services and solutions for every workplace, whether your workplace is an office, home, school or car. Members of the AAF can save up to 80% on preferred products and receive free next-day delivery on online orders over $50.

Let AAF help improve your bottom line with competitive rates on UPS shipping services. Save up to 34%* on a broad portfolio of shipping services including air, international, ground and freight services. Plus, get 50%* off UPS Next Day Air, UPS Next Day Air Saver, UPS Worldwide Express export, UPS Worldwide Saver export, and UPS Worldwide Expedited export shipments for up to four weeks after you enroll.* You can receive these discounts even if you already have a UPS account. Remember, the more you ship, the more you can save with UPS!