Welcome to the Advertising Federation of Columbus
Welcome to The Advertising Federation of Columbus, more familiarly known as AdFed. AdFed is a national organization that brings together advertising and communications professionals for networking, education and fun! The Club's monthly meetings feature top speakers, while educational classes and seminars are offered on an array of subjects ranging from communications "nuts of bolts" to special sessions for non-profit organizations. AdFed members also enjoy special event such as Career Day, the Holiday Social, AdFed Golf Outing and the Annual Meeting.
Inspiration
Founded more than five decades ago, AdFed inspires and nurtures creativity and excellence in advertising. We are dedicated to maintaining high standards in our profession and encouraging future generations to prosper. During our annual Career Day, we give young people a chance to look over our shoulders and see the advertising business in action. We share our time and talents with good people and good causes. Improving the quality of communication for profit, fun and for the good of our community is one of our main objectives.
Connection
AdFed is a whole lot more than meetings and deals. Membership enables you to interact with a wide variety of advertising, marketing and public relations professionals as well as suppliers to the industry. We offer members a wide range of benefits ranging from nationally-sponsored Webinars and access to one of the most comprehensive job banks to cost-effective insurance opportunities to great deals on shipping, subscriptions, credit cards, rental cars and more. These outstanding opportunities are only available through AdFed membership.
Recognition
Hard work deserves recognition. That's why each year AdFed hosts the ADDY Awards, an exciting annual competition for creative excellence featuring more than 100 categories. The ADDYs honors the best and brightest work in central Ohio. Winners in the local competition can, and often do, go on to win District and even National ADDYs. At our Annual Meeting luncheon, we recognize a long-time member who has provided leadership, created visionary work or just been an inspiration to others with our most prestegious award, the Silver Medal. We also honor two hardworking students each year with the Marvin Brown Scholarship.
So, if you're looking for a place to network with the brightest and best in the business, learn more about the tricks of the trade or simply have fun, AdFed is for you. If you are a dedicated advertising, marketing or public relations professional, we invite you to join us!