When you become a member of the Greater Frederick Advertising Federation, opportunities abound to further your professional knowledge and skills through our educational programming. You'll also enjoy a level of networking and peer support that's invaluable. If you work — or would like to work — in any business associated with advertising, marketing or communication arts, there is simply no more worthwhile organization than the GFAF.

Outstanding Networking Opportunities

Our diverse membership includes men and women who work in every aspect of the advertising and marketing industries. You'll get to know professionals from advertising agencies, design studios, local print and broadcast media, printing companies and PR firms, as well as managers of marketing departments of local, regional and national corporations. This is an exceptional opportunity to work side by side and share resources with the most respected businesses and highly talented individuals in the area.

Exposure for Your Business and Your Work

One of the major benefits of membership in the GFAF, is the ability to promote your business and display your work in a number of ways:

• Through the Member Profile and Featured Work sections of the GFAF website
• By submitting news about your firm to the Members on the Move column of the club's quarterly newsletter In the Loupe
• By entering your work in the annual ADDY awards competition, where it is displayed during the local event, and winners receive additional exposure on the GFAF website and through local media

Automatic Membership in the American Advertising Federation

When you join the GFAF, you automatically become a member of the AAF, which offers access to countless resources, substantial professional discounts and a voice on the national legislative stage. GFAF members also receive invitations to district and national conferences and events.

Membership in the GFAF includes:

• Free business listing, profile and mini-portfolio on the GFAF website
• Discounted member pricing on GFAF educational programs
• Free subscription to In the Loupe, the GFAF newsletter
• Access to the GFAF membership list
• Discounted member pricing on GFAF social events
• Discounted entry fees for GFAF ADDY Awards submissions
• The ability to list job openings on the club's website
• Membership in the American Advertising Federation
• AAF discounts on creative publications, courier services, credit cards, insurance, phone services, car rentals and more

Come join us! Complete our online membership application now.