About AAF-CLE

Founded in 1901, AAF-Cleveland is a nonprofit chapter of American Advertising Federation.

Our Mission:

Education

Learn about topics like agency leadership, AI technology, B2B sales, or internship etiquette at our Ad Addicts panel series or our 20 Minutes and a Beer happy hours.

Background photo by Damien Campbell

Recognition

We celebrate pros at every career stage from student to retiree. Our biggest event of the year is the American Advertising Awards, which celebrates the best creative work created in CLE. We also recognize the lifetime achievement of our Hall of Fame members, the mid-career success of our "4 Under 40" and Rising Star honorees, and the early promise of our Marc Wyse Student Scholarship winner.

Connection

Our events attract hundreds of professionals in advertising, marketing, production, PR, and related fields. Whether you're seeking new clients, new collaborators, a new job, join us to make meaningful connections with fellow go-getters. If you're interested in promoting your business or service to our community, contact us about event sponsorship opportunities.