Ad Council
The Ad Council is the largest source of public service advertising in the country and is credited with creating the category of public service advertising.
Advertising Research Foundation
The ARF develops and maintains programs and publications designed to advance the state-of-the art of advertising, marketing and media research.
American Advertising Federation
The AAF helps to develop the industry’s present and future leaders by offering educational programs through a network of advertisers, advertising agencies, media companies, local advertising associations and college chapters.
4A’s
To improve and strengthen the advertising agency business in the U.S.
American Marketing Association
The AMA promotes education and assists in the personal and professional career development among marketing professionals, and to advance the science and ethical practice of marketing disciplines.
Asian American Advertising Federation
The mission of the 3AF is to grow the Asian American advertising and marketing industry, raise public awareness of the importance of the community and further the professionalism of the industry.
Association of National Advertisers (ANA)
Acts as a catalyst in bringing together industry leaders, advertising, marketing and communication professionals and members of other trade associations to confront pressing issues and explore emerging ideas critical to our industry.
BBB National Programs – Advertising Self-Regulation
Promoting truthful, transparent, responsible advertising through self-regulation, monitoring, and enforcement.
eMarketing Association
The professional association for companies and individuals involved in the practice of e-marketing and the integration of online and offline marketing.
Interactive Advertising Bureau
International Advertising Association
Promotes the role and benefits of advertising as the vital force behind all healthy economies and the basis for a diverse, independent media and an open society.
The Paley Center for Media
Formerly the Museum of Television & Radio
#SeeHer
Their mission is to increase the percentage of accurate portrayals of women and girls in U.S. advertising and media by 20% by 2020, the 100th anniversary of women winning the right to vote.
She Runs It
Formerly known as AWNY, their mission is to empower women in advertising, marketing and communications to achieve personal and professional fulfillment at each stage of their careers.
The Partnership to End Addiction
The Partnership’s mission is to reduce demand for illegal drugs by changing public attitudes about drugs. To demoralize drug use by making use less glamorous and less acceptable.
World Advertising Research Center
WARC is the most comprehensive knowledge database available for the worldwide advertising, marketing and media industries.
AAAA Multicultural Advertising Intern Program
The MAIP program offers advertising agencies the opportunity to access top talent and strengthens the 4A’s efforts to enhance the workforce diversity of our industry.
AdvertisingCrossing
A large collection of advertising jobs, an online job board with every single advertising opening in the world, as well as informative news articles and inspiring profiles.
MediaBistro Jobs
Find the latest career opportunities in advertising, creative, design, account management, and strategy.
Duke University, The Hartman Collection
The John W. Hartman Center contributes to the study of sales, advertising and marketing in society by preserving historical archives and sponsoring related programs at Duke University.
AdForum.com
Agency and industry news, agency reels, articles, and other educational content
AdRespect
A collection of advertising with gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender themes in mass, trade, and LGBT-media, along with other resources.
Advertising Age
Advertising Age is the leading global source of news, intelligence and conversation for the marketing and media community.
Advertising Hall of Fame
A virtual museum celebrating the extraordinary men and women who have made significant contributions to advertising and society.
Adweek
From insights and analysis to trends and thought-leadership, Adweek connects brands to media’s most influential audience — industry leaders who create and build brands, shape business strategies, push technology and drive culture forward.
Agency ComPile
Searchable directory includes advertising, public relations, direct marketing, interactive, design, sales promotion, yellow pages, recruitment and media buying agencies. Information that can be found on agencies includes in-depth profiles, work samples and case histories. Great for ideas of what your portfolio should aim to include.
ANA Newsstand
ANA publications cover key topics ranging from marketing accountability, brand building and integrated marketing communications to issues on advertising law, agency relations and compensation structures.
ARF Journal of Advertising Research
The ARF is the only organization that creates and curates objective, original research through education, events, and networking for advertising practitioners.
Creativity
Creativity offers subscribers a growing database of the best creative work in the industry.
Engage For Good
A resource center for anyone studying cause-related marketing, including useful background information, white papers and case studies.
KnowThis.com/Marketing Virtual Library
Offers a resource for marketing basics, market research, Internet marketing, advertising and more.
The Wharton Future of Advertising Program
Mission is to act as a catalyst for deeper insights, bolder innovation, and broader positive impact of advertising. Site has video interviews and presentations of industry executives.
