Advertising

Established in 1942, the Ad Council produces, distributes, and promotes public service campaigns to bring critical messages to the American Public.
Ad Council
815 Second Avenue, 9th Floor
New York, NY, 10017-4500
Tel: (212) 922-1500
https://www.adcouncil.org

Adhouse is an advertising school that offers 10-week portfolio-development programs to students of all levels.
Adhouse
http://adhousenyc.com

Founded in 1983, the Advertising Educational Foundation is a nonprofit, operating foundation with a mission to enrich the understanding of advertising and its role in culture, society, and the economy by stimulating a balanced dialogue about industry, creating and distributing educational content, and attracting the highest level of talent in the industry.
Advertising Educational Foundation (AEF)
155 East 44th St., 4th Fl.
New York, NY, 10017-4100
Tel: (212) 986-8060
https://aef.com

The Advertising Production Club of New York provides a forum for continuing education, professional development, and industry networking for the graphic communications industry community.
Advertising Production Club of New York (APC NYC)
Showtime Networks
1633 Broadway
New York, NY, 10019-6708
Email: hello@apc-nyc.org
https://apc-nyc.org

The Advertising Research Foundation offers research, events, forums, and webcasts to educate advertising professionals about the latest issues in the industry.
Advertising Research Foundation (ARF)
432 Park Avenue South, 4th Floor
New York, NY, 10016-8013
Tel: (212) 751-5656
Fax: (212) 689-1859
Email: membership@thearf.org
https://thearf.org

The AIGA (formerly known as the American Institute of Graphic Arts) is a professional association for designers that includes members who work in the advertising industry.
AIGA
228 Park Ave. S, Suite 58603
New York, NY, 10003-1502
Tel: (212) 807-1990
https://www.aiga.org

The American Advertising Federation offers a host of advertising programs and initiatives including the Advertising Hall of Fame.
American Advertising Federation (AAF)
1101 K St., NW, Suite 420
Washington, DC, 20005-7046
Tel: (202) 898-0089
https://www.aaf.org

This national organization is heavily relied on in the industry for advertising news, research services, programs and peer groups, professional development opportunities, and more.
American Association of Advertising Agencies (4A’s)
25 W. 45th St., 16th Floor
New York, NY, 10036-4902
Tel: (212) 682-2500
https://www.aaaa.org

The American Marketing Association offers educational programs, networking opportunities, and numerous resources for advertising and marketing professionals.
American Marketing Association (AMA)
234 5th Ave., 2nd Fl.
New York, NY, 10001-7607
Tel: (800) 262-1150
Tel 2: (212) 849-2752
https://www.ama.org

Aquent is an employment agency that helps creative professionals find full-time, temporary, and contract work.
Aquent
149 5th Ave.
New York, NY, 10010-6801
Tel: (212) 228-7300
Email: questions@aquent.com
https://aquent.com

The Asian American Advertising Federation has a mission to grow the Asian American advertising and marketing industry, raise public awareness about the importance of the Asian American community, and further professionalism in the industry.
Asian American Advertising Federation (3AF)
6230 Wilshire Boulevard, #1216
Los Angeles, CA, 90048-5126
Email: info@3af.org
http://www.3af.org

The Association of National Advertisers brings members together with thought leaders to develop new ideas, provide professional training, and facilitate industry-wide networking.
Association of National Advertisers (ANA)
155 E. 44th St.
New York, NY, 10017-4100
Tel: (212) 697-5950
Fax: (212) 687-7310
https://www.ana.net

The Berlin School of Creative Leadership offers a broader scope than typical advertising graduate programs, as it aims to foster global discourse on creative leadership in media, entertainment, advertising, design, journalism, and marketing.
Berlin School of Creative Leadership
Franklinstrasse 15
Berlin, Germany, 10587
Tel: +49 (0)30 88 49 80 91
Email: info@berlin-school.com
https://www.berlin-school.com

Creative Circle represents advertising, creative, marketing, visual communications, and interactive professionals, helping to connect them to freelance and full-time work.
Creative Circle
https://www.creativecircle.com

The eMarketing Association is an international association that provides resources, certifications, and educational programs to individual marketers, companies, and governments committed to the advancement of marketing.
eMarketing Association (eMA)
224 Post Rd., Suite 129
Westerly, RI, 02891-2699
Email: ema@emarketingassociation.com
https://emarketingassociation.com

The Hispanic Marketing Council represents industry professionals in the Hispanic marketing, communications, and media industry.
Hispanic Marketing Council (HMC)
PO Box 3915
Merrifield, VA, 22116-3915
Tel: (703) 745-5531
Email: info@hispanicmarketingcouncil.org
http://hispanicmarketingcouncil.org

The Interactive Advertising Bureau educates about the value of interactive advertising, and works with its member companies to evaluate and recommend standards and practices in the field.
Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB)
116 East 27th Street, 6th Floor
New York, NY, 10016-8942
Tel: (212) 380-4700
https://www.iab.com

Advertising professionals join the International Advertising Association for networking, business generation, and personal development opportunities through events, seminars, and conferences.
International Advertising Association (IAA)
276 Fifth Avenue, Suite 704-3016
New York, NY, 10001-4509
Email: iaa@iaaglobal.org
https://iaaglobal.org

She Runs It (formerly Advertising Women of New York) hosts numerous events, including career conferences, and features a job bank on its Web site.
She Runs It (AWNY)
28 W. 44th St., Suite 912
New York, NY, 10036-7414
Tel: (212) 221-7969
Email: info@sherunsit.org
https://sherunsit.org

The Creative Group, a division of the Robert Half company, has more than six decades of experience in placing creative professionals, from graphic designers and marketing managers to interactive project managers and copywriters, in advertising and marketing companies throughout the United States and in Canada. They maintain offices in many major cities.
The Creative Group
Tel: (888) 209-2960
https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/about/our-company/brands/creative-group

The Hired Guns is a recruitment agency that offers a variety of resources for digital creative professionals.
The Hired Guns
733 Third Ave.
New York, NY, 10017-3204
Tel: (212) 366-1918
https://thehiredguns.com

The World Advertising Research Center offers educational programs, whitepapers, and reports on various advertising topics.
World Advertising Research Center (WARC)
605 3rd Ave., 22nd Fl.
New York, NY, 10158-0007
Tel: (332) 286-6192
Email: americas@warc.com
https://www.warc.com