Levels & Dues
Active Individual Membership
$150 per year, per participant
- Membership in AAF of Des Moines, AAF District 9 and National American Advertising Federation for one year
- Member rates at all AAF functions
- Discounted ADDY entry rates
- Receive all AAF communications
- Legislative support from AAF of Des Moines
- Opportunities for involvement in AAF of Des Moines advocacy initiative (promoting advertising industry in the Des Moines advertising community)
- Opportunities to recruit talented and experienced professionals to your organization
- Voting rights
- Complimentary listing as a member in membership directory
- Gain influence in a professional organization that impacts the future of advertising in the local community and nationally through its affiliation with the national American Advertising Federation
- Receive timely information on local and national advertising issues including government relations, public service, self-regulation, education, and recognition of excellence in advertising and by its practitioners
Corporate Membership
$405 per year, Three (3) participants (10% discount)
- Three (3) memberships in AAF of Des Moines, AAF District 9 and National American Advertising Federation for one year
- Member rates at all AAF functions for three (3) employees
- Discounted ADDY entry rates
- Receive all AAF communications
- Legislative support from AAF of Des Moines
- Opportunities for involvement in AAF of Des Moines advocacy initiative (promoting advertising industry in the Des Moines advertising community)
- Opportunities to recruit talented and experienced professionals to your organization
- Voting rights for the three (3) individuals on the membership roster
- Complimentary listing as a corporate member in membership directory
- Gain influence in a professional organization that impacts the future of advertising in the local community and nationally through its affiliation with the national American Advertising Federation
- Receive timely information on local and national advertising issues including government relations, public service, self-regulation, education, and recognition of excellence in advertising and by its practitioners
Executive Membership
$1,020 per year, Eight (8) participants (15% discount)
- Eight (8) memberships in AAF of Des Moines, AAF District 9 and National American Advertising Federation for one year
- Member rates at all AAF functions for eight (8) employees
- Discounted ADDY entry rates
- Receive all AAF communications
- Legislative support from AAF of Des Moines
- Opportunities for involvement in AAF of Des Moines advocacy initiative (promoting advertising industry in the Des Moines advertising community)
- Opportunities to recruit talented and experienced professionals to your organization
- Voting rights for the eight (8) individuals on the membership roster
- Complimentary listing as an executive member in membership directory
- Gain influence in a professional organization that impacts the future of advertising in the local community and nationally through its affiliation with the national American Advertising Federation
- Receive timely information on local and national advertising issues including government relations, public service, self-regulation, education, and recognition of excellence in advertising and by its practitioners
Collegiate Membership
$384 per year, Three (3) participants (15% discount)
- All benefits of Corporate Membership but the three attendees for monthly luncheons can be professors or students
- Additional students can attend programs for only $20
Student Membership Individuals who are preparing for a career in advertising
$75 per year, per participant
- All Active Individual Membership Benefits Apply
- Student rates at all AAF functions
- Student members may not vote or hold office
New Graduate Professional Individuals who have been employed in the industry for less than one year
$75 per year, per participant
- All Active Individual Membership Benefits Apply
Professional Full-Time Educator Individuals who teach full-time in an academic setting
$75 per year, per participant
- All Active Individual Membership Benefits Apply
Non-Resident Membership Individuals who live and spend the majority of their work time outside of the Des Moines DMA. Non-Resident members must meet all other requirements for active membership
$45 per year, per participant
- All Active Individual Membership Benefits Apply
- Non-Resident members may not vote or hold office
Retired Membership Available to members of the organization who have retired from gainful employment
$20 per year, per participant
- All Active Individual Membership Benefits Apply
- Candidates will be admitted to membership immediately upon approval by the Board or Directors