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Ad2 Membership
Professional Membership – $80.00 annually
Student Membership – $65.00 annually
Renewals – $10.00 off
Ad2 Charlotte members must be 32 years of age or less when paying dues.
The BENEFITS of Ad2 membership are better than ever. You’ll receive free admission to monthly programs and free/reduced rates for special events, a discount to the Annual Addys and free attendance to one free AAF Charlotte event. Members of Ad2 get hands-on experience, leadership skills and industry contacts needed to get ahead in today’s competitive market. At our monthly programs and socials, members come face to face with industry leaders, prospective employers and other young professionals who are tuned into what’s happening in Charlotte. If you’re a member of Ad2 Charlotte you’re also a member of the American Advertising Federation, which has more than 200 affiliate federations throughout the U.S.
If you’re looking to jump-start your career or are seeking channels to identify and recruit new talent, the AAF Job Bank, is a valuable benefit of your Ad2/AAF membership. As an Ad2/AAF member, you receive discounted rates using the AAF Job Bank.
As an opt-in e-news service available to Ad2/AAF members, SmartBrief delivers the most essential advertising news of the day by hand selecting critical industry news from hundreds of media sources and condensing it into a succinct, easy to read e-mail. SmartBrief is free with your Ad2/AAF membership.
The advertising industry’s one-stop online source for portfolios, shipping cases and presentation cases offers Ad2/AAF members a 15 % discount on all online store items. Contact sales@AdCases.com to receive your Ad2/AAF member discount code.
The definitive source of news and information for advertising executives, Adweek covers the stories that move the needle in the advertising and media communities. As a benefit of your Ad2/AAF membership, Adweek offers six free trial issues and a considerably discounted subscription price. Start your trial subscription by calling (800) 562-2706.
Save 25% on your Advertising Age subscription. The Ad2/AAF member price on renewals and new subscriptions is only $74.00, a $25.00 savings off the published subscription price of $99.00. Call (800) 678-9595, ask for circulation and identify yourself as an Ad2/AAF member to take advantage of the discount.
American Advertising Federation Visa Credit Card
Earn points and get what you want: cash, travel, merchandise and gift certificates. Only the WorldPoints card gives you the freedom to choose so much, so easily—and with no annual fee. Simply call (800) 438-6262 (TYY users (800) 833-6262) to apply! Be sure to mention priority code G 1 V 5.
As the leading source of news and information in the U.S. marketing industry, Brandweek focuses on marketing strategies and services, brand identity, media usage and promotions. Enjoy six free issues with your Ad2/AAF membership with no further obligation. Call (800) 562-2706 and mention your affiliation with Ad2/AAF to get started.
Business Wire
Business Wire electronically delivers full-text news releases directly to editorial desktops in newsrooms worldwide. As a benefit of Ad2/AAF membership, Business Wire provides cost-saving pricing options. Contact Gregg Castano, SVP-global sales, Business Wire, at (888) 381-WIRE (9473) or gregg.castano@businesswire.com.
As the official hosting provider of AAF, Cobalt offers a special 10% discount on Shared Web Hosting. Cobalt hosting clients enjoy the facilities of Intel’s Tier One Data Center and the hands-on customer service of Cobalt’s technical staff. To learn how Cobalt can cost-effectively host your Web site, call (888) 426-2258.
FedEx® Shipping
Few things are as important to your business as reliability, and FedEx delivers with reliability you can depend on day in and day out. With your Ad2/AAF membership,your business can enjoy FedEx reliability and special savings on a variety of FedEx Services. Call (877) 269-0605 to take advantage of this benefit. Call (877) 269-0605 for more information on which services are discounted. FedEx service marks used by permission.
Receive up to a 20% discount at participating locations in the U.S. and around the world. Redeem this offer online by entering CDP# 1570434 or calling the Members Only Reservations Line at (800) 654-2200 or your travel agent.
Magnet Mail Blast E-mail/Fax Services
Create, distribute and track high-impact HTML e-mail messages and newsletters through MagnetMail. Utilize integrated tracking to gauge the performance of your e-mail and fax campaigns. Enjoy a 10% discount by contacting members@commpartners.com or (877) 488-2666.
As the only ad-trade magazine offering in-depth coverage of all the major ad-supported media, Mediaweek tracks programming and content decisions and how advertising dollars follow them. It is the definitive source for media buyers, as well as a must-read for ad-sales, programming and editorial executives across all the major media. Enjoy six free issues with your Ad2/AAF membership by calling (800) 562-2706.
Ad2/AAF members are applicable to receive club liability insurance and special event coverage through PROinsure products. For more information on these products, call (866) 577-0355.
Now the convenience of New York Times delivery is available to Ad2/AAF members at a special discount! Save 25% on the cost of home (or office) delivery for a full year. Times Reader, a new downloadable PC application from The Times, takes you beyond the traditional online experience and gives you the look and feel of reading a printed paper. To take advantage of this special offer, call (800) 753-7795 during business hours, Mon - Fri 8 am - 5 pm and mention code T77AA1.
Receive significant savings on conferencing and other managed virtual meeting solutions from Premiere Global Services. Choose audio, video, Web or Webcast solutions. Comprehensive programs bring you seamless, turnkey events reinforced by exceptional customer service and support. Contact (877) 488-2666 or members@commpartners.com to set up your account today!
Ad2/AAF clubs receive a 50% discount on their site’s and email hosting services. You also receive a $20 rebate for any site’s and email hosting services. Call (888) 943-3393 and indicate your discount during checkout.

