Every year our Honors Night gala recognizes one outstanding organization from each of our constituencies – marketers, agencies and media – for its accomplishments in the industry and for its support of the AEF’s mission. A Lifetime Achievement Award and Inspire Award are also presented to individuals for exceptional contributions to the industry and society. In addition, ten Talent Champions will be celebrated for their commitment to the next generation of talent.
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Every year our Honors Night gala recognizes one outstanding organization from each of our constituencies – marketers, agencies and media – for its accomplishments in the industry and for its support of the AEF’s mission. A Lifetime Achievement Award and Inspire Award are also presented to individuals for exceptional contributions to the industry and society. In addition, ten Talent Champions will be celebrated for their commitment to the next generation of talent.
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MADE functions as the “Common App” of marketing and advertising internships. A MADE candidate is matched with potentially dozens of internship opportunities at our partner companies based on traits such as critical thinking and leadership potential. MADE is not just a summer internship program – we are cultivating a diverse community of marketing and advertising industry leaders through year-round virtual events, case competitions and resources.
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To inspire students and engage the professors who educate them, the ANA Educational Foundation is asking the industry to donate an ANA membership directly to a university of their choice. Donating ANA memberships to universities will unlock tremendous value to both professors and students as well as their donor companies.
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The AEF's partnership programs bring together industry and academia to provide uniquely personal connections among practitioners, professors and students. Our complimentary programs help attract high-quality college graduates to careers in advertising and marketing.
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Directed to professors and students in liberal arts colleges, universities and professional schools, Advertising & Society Quarterly (ASQ) is a peer-reviewed academic online journal that publishes articles, essays, and other scholarship about advertising in society, culture, history, and the economy. ASQ is available through your university e-journal collections.
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The industry is suffering from a talent disconnect. Through AEF's original research and Marketing and Advertising Education (MADE) Internship program we are working to educate and inspire students to enter the marketing field.
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