Memberships
You are the Perfect Candidate
AAF Buffalo is the only advertising club in WNY that invites pros and students from all marketing, art, advertising, business and media backgrounds to come together for not only individual development opportunities but to make Buffalo advertising as strong as it can be.
Joining doesn't just make you a member of a club in Buffalo, it makes you a part of a national federation. The American Advertising Federation (AAF) has more than 160 local chapters across the U.S. representing nearly 35,000 advertising professionals and 4,000 students. Talk about a resume flex. So who's qualified to join? Anyone interested in growing creative excellence within Buffalo. Sounds a lot like you doesn't it?
Membership Benefits
- Member access to 12+ events throughout the year ranging from guest speakers and workshops to happy hours and hangouts. If you add up all the member discounts, a membership pays for itself.
- Public recognition of membership on our site.
- Access to entering the American Advertising Awards. You must be a member to enter work.
- Free job postings on our site.
- Invites to exclusive member-only events.
- Free company advertising at all in-person club events.
- Member access to both student-only and professional x student events ranging from agency tours to portfolio workshops. If you add up all the member discounts, a membership pays for itself.
- Access to entering the American Advertising Awards. You must be a member to enter work.
- Opportunities for scholarships and internships.
Renewals and new members are now being accepted for the 2025-2026 club year which runs from August 1, 2025, to July 31, 2026. For any questions about membership, please don’t hesitate to contact us at membership@aafbuffalo.com.
Corporate add-ons
Looking to get multiple folks in your business enrolled? We will work with you to make sure everyone in your office is signed up and associated with the proper corporate membership on the back end. Corporate memberships can be transferred. Contact Natalie Ryan, Membership Chair, at membership@aafbuffalo.com via email and we’ll help make the process painless.
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When you become a member of AAF Buffalo, you receive special discounts on all events throughout the season. Plus, "AAF Buffalo Member" looks pretty impressive on a resume.
When you become a member of AAF Buffalo, you receive special discounts on all events throughout the season. Plus, "AAF Buffalo Member" looks pretty impressive on a resume.