Join the Creative Community
AAF Roanoke is your connection to the advertising and marketing industries.
The Unifying Voice of Advertising
The Roanoke Chapter of the American Advertising Federation is the only professional organization devoted entirely to the business of advertising in the Roanoke and New River valleys. AAF Roanoke is a local affiliate of the American Advertising Federation (AAF), which protects and promotes the advertising industry.
Members enjoy the perks of staying up-to-date on trends in marketing, rubbing elbows with some of the best in the industry, and will gain insights on how to succeed in this fast-paced and ever-changing business environment. Events include professional development luncheons, social and career networking opportunities, government relations support, mentorship opportunities for students, and the American Advertising Awards.
There’s a membership level for everyone, from freelancers to agencies, with programming and events rooted in professional development and networking. Members span a variety of creative and communications roles, including advertising, marketing, and design.
Taxes, Privacy, and You
January 28 @ 1:00 am – 1:30 am
Roanoke Higher Education Center
With the beginning of a new Congress and the return of the state legislatures, what may be on the horizon for the advertising and marketing industry in 2025 and beyond? Taxes and privacy are major issues impacting our industry. From new regulations—Virginia enacted new privacy laws recently—to ensuring that our collective voice is heard on major issues, AAF Executive Vice […]
Western Virginia Advertising Awards
AAF Roanoke hosts the first level of the national three-tier American Advertising Awards. Winners at the local level move on to compete in the district, with those winners having the opportunity to vie for national ADDY awards.
Award winners, special award winners, and a new Silver Medalist were honored at the gala on March 2.
Congrats to all the winners.