The Clubs

AAF District 6 reflects the full spectrum of the advertising industry, with clubs that vary widely in size, structure, and geography. From large urban markets to smaller regional and rural communities, our clubs represent a broad range of experiences, challenges, and opportunities, strengthening the district through shared learning and collaboration.

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Student Chapters

District 6 is also home to a variety of student chapters at various colleges and universities in the multi-state region:

ILLINOIS

AAF Illinois (University of Illinois)

SIU AAF (Southern Illinois University)

Columbia College Chicago

DePaul University

Olivet Nazarene University

Augustana College

INDIANA

IU Ad Club (Indiana University)

Purdue University

Butler University

University of St. Francis (Fort Wayne)

University of Southern Indiana

MICHIGAN

AAF MSU (Michigan State University)

AAF U of M (University of Michigan)

Eastern Michigan AAF

GV Ad Club (Grand Valley State)

WMU Ad Club (Western Michigan)

Northwood University

2025-2026 District 6 Clubs

ILLINOIS

Serving one of the nation’s largest advertising markets, the Chicago Advertising Federation connects professionals across agencies, brands, and media with premier programming, leadership, and industry recognition.

Chicago Ad Fed

ILLINOIS

AAF Southern Illinois supports advertising professionals, educators, and students across a largely rural market, fostering development, networking, and creative excellence within its local business community.

AAF Southern Illinois

INDIANA

AAF Fort Wayne brings together advertisers, agencies, and creatives in northeast Indiana, offering education, networking, and recognition while supporting a growing advertising and community of marketers.

AAF Fort Wayne

INDIANA

AAF North Central Indiana serves a diverse mix of small cities and rural communities, connecting marketing professionals through education, collaboration, and advocacy tailored to regional business needs.

North Central Indiana

INDIANA

AAF Greater Evansville represents advertising professionals across southwestern Indiana and surrounding areas, promoting creative excellence, professional growth, and strong connections within a mid-sized market.

Greater Evansville

MICHIGAN

AAF Northern Michigan supports marketers and creatives across a broad rural and tourism-driven region, providing professional development, networking, and advocacy tailored to unique geography and seasons.

AAF Northern Michigan

MICHIGAN

AAF West Michigan serves a dynamic mix of urban and regional markets, connecting advertising professionals through education, events, and recognition in one of Michigan’s most active creative communities.

AAF West Michigan

MICHIGAN

AAF Lansing brings together advertising, marketing, and communications professionals in Michigan’s capital region, fostering collaboration across government, higher education, agencies, and local businesses.

AAF Lansing

MICHIGAN

AAF Greater Flint supports advertising and marketing professionals in a resilient regional market, fostering education, networking, and creative collaboration while serving agencies, nonprofits, and local businesses.

AAF Greater Flint