AAF Jackson was founded as the Greater Jackson Advertising Club, later known as the Jackson Advertising Federation. An affiliate member of the American Federation of Advertising (AFA), the purpose of the club was to promote and perpetrate creative excellence in advertising, further the education of advertising professionals and students, and defend the advertising industry against adverse government action. In 1959, the club held its first ADDY Awards, an event produced by local professionals for the purpose of recognizing creative excellence in the Jackson market. In 1964, Al Sorge, who had served as club president in 1962 became the club's first member (as well as the first Mississippian) to serve as the AFA's 7th District Governor. He also went on to serve on the AFA National Board of Directors. It was 21 years later (1985) that another of our past presidents, Maggie Clark, was chosen to serve as 7th District Governor and a member of the AAF National Board of Directors. Prior to her term as governor, she served as Chairman of AAF's Public Service Committee and as the AAF liaison to the Reagan White House's Volunteerism Committee. In 1983 Clark was the third person to ever receive the AAF Council of Governors highest honor, the Medal of Merit. It was presented by AAF President Howard Bell in Columbus, Mississippi. In 1967, the AFA and the AAW (American Advertising of the West) united to become the American Advertising Federation (AAF) with some 200 local affiliate clubs. Jackson was the eighth club chartered as a member of the AFA's 7th "Deep South" District. At that time, the other district clubs were Atlanta, Baton Rouge, Birmingham, Memphis, Mobile, Nashville, and New Orleans. Beginning in 1960, the club has annually presented its prestigious Silver Medal Award to recognize the Advertising Person of the Year. It was initially sponsored by Printers Ink Magazine. In the early days of the award, women were not eligible for nomination so our club presented its own Advertising Woman of the Year award. In ...
| Website | http://www.aafjackson.org |
| Revenue | $6.2 million |
| Employees | View employees |
| Address | 1347 Fontaine Dr, Jackson, Mississippi 39211, US |
| Phone | +1 601-487-1100 |
| Fax | (601) 856-1625 |
| Industry | Advertising & Marketing, Business Services |
| Competitors | Parker Hannifin, Donaldson, MANN+HUMMEL, Filtration Group, Camfil, AAF International (American Air Filter), Nederman, Flanders Corporation, Ultra Air, Air Care LLC +8 more (view full list) |
| SIC | SIC Code 731 Companies, SIC Code 73 Companies |
| NAICS | NAICS Code 5418 Companies, NAICS Code 54181 Companies, NAICS Code 541 Companies, NAICS Code 54 Companies, NAICS Code 541810 Companies |
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The AAF Jackson annual revenue was $6.2 million in 2026.
AAF Jackson is based in Jackson, Mississippi.
The NAICS codes for AAF Jackson are [5418, 54181, 541, 54, 541810].
The SIC codes for AAF Jackson are [731, 73].
