The Central Georgia Advertising Federation promotes the highest standards of quality by recognizing excellence and encouraging self regulation in the industry.

Mission Statement

The purpose of the Central Georgia Advertising Federation is to provide and promote a better understanding of the functions of advertising and of its values; to apply the skills, creativity, and energy of the advertising industry to advance the standards of advertising; to support voluntary self-regulation; and to promote good fellowship and a free exchange of ideas.

Nature of Business

Trade association of the advertising industry. Membership dues are the major source of income. Activities include breakfast and luncheon programs and educational seminars featuring speakers on the many diverse topics in advertising.

Affiliation

The Central Georgia Advertising Federation is affiliated with the American Advertising Federation (AAF) - the only national organization which represents all segments of the advertising industry through a national network of professionals from over 220 advertising clubs and federations. Membership sections include: corporate membership, including some 145 major corporations; an inter-association council, involving over 23 related trade groups; and an academic segment, made up of professors and students from over 220 colleges and universities with advertising curricula. Collectively, AAF represents over 52,000 advertising professionals joined together to achieve a common purpose - to promote, protect, and defend advertising interests.

Established in 1904 by local advertising executives. Incorporated non-profit organization operated by six executive officers and sixteen to twenty other board members/directors. Directors are either connected with a business affiliated with advertising, in public relations, or at a university that teaches advertising.