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American Advertising Federation · District 4 · Tampa Bay
Connecting Tampa Bay's Creative Community
The American Advertising Federation's Tampa Bay chapter — empowering creatives, agencies, and advertisers since 1942.
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About AAF Tampa Bay
Transforming Tampa Bay's advertising landscape.
Since 1942, AAF Tampa Bay has been the unifying voice for the region's advertising and creative community — connecting freelancers, agency owners, in-house professionals, vendors, and students across all disciplines.
We are part of the American Advertising Federation's District 4, representing Florida and the Caribbean, and home to one of the industry's most prestigious creative competitions: the ADDY Awards.
District 4 Member
Florida & Caribbean
Annual Competition
The American Advertising Awards
The American Advertising Awards — the industry's largest creative competition — attracts nearly 35,000 professional and student entries every year across the nation.
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Local — AAF Tampa Bay chapter level
First, compete in your local market.
2
District — One of 15 national districts
Winners advance to district competition.
3
National — The American Advertising Awards
District winners compete nationally.
35K+
Annual Entries
3
Competition Tiers
1960
Founded by District 4
ADDY
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Membership
On your own, you're great.
Together, we are unstoppable.
Membership is open to advertising professionals, vendors, educators, students, and in-house pros across Tampa Bay.
Professional
Professional
For individual advertising professionals across all disciplines.
$150
/year · 1 person
- All-inclusive social events access
- Thought-leadership programs
- Discounted ADDY Awards entries
- AAF national member benefits
- Government advocacy representation
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Professional All-Inclusive
Everything you need to compete, lead, and grow.
$385
/year · 1 person
- Everything in Professional
- Free ADDY Awards entry included
- Discounted gala tickets
- Leadership & committee opportunities
- Priority program access
Business
Business (2-Person)
Ideal for agencies and studios sending a team.
$750
/year · 2 people
- 2 full professional memberships
- Free ADDY entries for both
- 2 gala tickets included
- Brand visibility opportunities
- Event hosting opportunities
Reach Tampa Bay's Creative Industry
Partner with AAF Tampa Bay as a sponsor — gain brand exposure, speaking opportunities, and direct access to the region's top advertising and marketing professionals.