AAF-SWFL is the unifying voice for advertising in Lee, Collier and Charlotte Counties, reaching more than 300 local industry professionals. With a mission to protect and promote the well-being of advertising, the AAF coordinates through a unique, nationally organized grassroots network of advertisers, agencies, media companies, local advertising clubs and college chapters.

AAF-SWFL is a chartered club of the American Advertising Federation (AAF), headquartered in Washington, D.C. The AAF is the oldest national advertising trade association, representing 40,000 professionals in the advertising industry. The AAF has a national network of 200 ad clubs across the country. Through its 225 college chapters, the AAF provides 7,500 advertising students with real-world case studies and recruitment connections to corporate America. The AAF also has nearly 100 blue-chip corporate members that are advertisers, agencies and media companies, comprising the nation’s leading brands and corporations.

AAF-SWFL is affiliated with the AAF–4th District, which is comprised of 25 local federations throughout Florida and the Caribbean representing over 2,000 members.

2009-2010 Board of Directors