This area contains links to major advertising trade associations that focus on issues of interest to both advertisers and media professionals.
The Advertising Council
The Ad Council is a private, non-profit organization that marshals volunteer talent from the advertising and communications industries, the facilities of the media, and the resources of the business and non-profit communities to deliver critical messages to the American public.
Advertising Research Foundation (ARF)
A non-profit corporate-membership association dedicated to improving the practice of advertising, marketing and media research in pursuit of more effective marketing and advertising communications.
The Association of Cable Communicators (ACC)
ACC is a professional organization specifically addressing the issues, needs, and interests of the cable industry's public affairs professionals.
American Association of Advertising Agencies (AAAA)
The American Association of Advertising Agencies is the national trade association representing the advertising agency business in the United States.
American Advertising Federation (AAF)
The mission of the American Advertising Federation is to protect and promote the well-being of advertising through a unique, nationally coordinated grassroots network of advertisers, agencies, media companies, local advertising clubs and college chapters.
American Marketing Association
American Marketing Association is an international professional organization for people involved in the practice, study and teaching of marketing.
Association of Hispanic Advertisers (AHAA)
A trade organization created for agencies working within the U.S. Hispanic advertising industry.
Association of National Advertisers
Association of National Advertisers is a trade association dedicated exclusively to marketing and brand building by providing industry leadership and proprietary resources to build brands, improve marketing productivity and drive business results.
Cable & Telecommunications Association of Market (CTAM)
CTAM is a non-profit, non-commercial professional membership organization that provides marketing education, information, and networking opportunities.
Cable and Telecommunications Human Resources Association (CTHRA)
The Cable and Telecommunications Human Resources Association supports and serves cable television and telecommunication professionals.
The Cable Center
The Cable Center is an independent institution with the principal functions to public learning, education and information to all segments of the cable telecommunications industry.
CableLabs
CableLabs is a non-profit research and development consortium that is dedicated to pursuing new cable telecommunications technologies.
Media Bureau
The Media Bureau in the Federal Communications Commission develops, recommends and administers the policy and licensing programs relating to cable television.
National Association for Multi-Ethnicity in Communications (NAMIC)
NAMIC is a non-profit trade association that champions the cause of diversity in telecommunications by promoting long-term professional integration through the facilitation of its professional and educational outreach strategies.
National Cable & Telecommunications Association (NCTA)
NCTA is the principal trade association of the cable television industry and its primary mission is to provide its members with a strong national presence by providing a single, unified voice on issues affecting the cable and telecommunications industry.
Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE)
SCTE is the association for technical professionals in the cable telecommunications industry.
Women in Cable & Telecommunications
Women in Cable & Telecommunications mission is to advance the position and influence women through proven leadership programs and services at both the national and local level.
