Business Details
Building a Stronger Advertising & Marketing Community
AAF Spokane serves as a vital hub for creative professionals within the communications, advertising, and marketing sectors. Our mission centers on fostering professional growth and enhancing careers through strategic networking opportunities, educational programs, and community-building initiatives. With a legacy spanning decades, we emphasize integrity and trust as foundational elements of our inclusive advertising community. Our organization facilitates connections between students and employers, professionals and businesses, and vendors and buyers to strengthen the local advertising ecosystem. Through monthly programs and annual events, we provide platforms for skill development, industry recognition, and collaborative growth.Our volunteer-driven board and committees represent diverse backgrounds and experience levels, ensuring comprehensive support for members at all career stages. We maintain strong affiliations with the American Advertising Federation's national network while prioritizing localized impact. Our initiatives include professional development workshops, networking mixers, and the prestigious Ad Pro of the Year award recognizing industry excellence. Transparency and ethical conduct guide our operations as we work to elevate advertising standards in the Spokane region. By focusing on connection rather than competition, we cultivate an environment where advertising professionals can thrive and collectively advance the industry.
Services
Advertising Awards
Networking Events
Professional Development
Job Listings
Community Programs
Highlights and features
- We offer exclusive networking opportunities with 210+ national ad clubs
- Our members receive discounted rates on professional development programs
- We provide job listing access and career advancement resources
- Our organization emphasizes ethical advertising practices and industry integrity
- We host the region's longest-running advertising awards program
Services
Advertising Awards
Our annual American Advertising Awards program recognizes excellence in local advertising across multiple categories. This prestigious competition provides professional validation and industry visibility for winning campaigns. Open to both members and non-members, the program includes regional, district, and national competition tiers.
Networking Events
Monthly mixers and special events create opportunities for professionals to build relationships across advertising disciplines. These gatherings foster collaboration between agencies, clients, media partners, and service providers within the Inland Northwest region.
Professional Development
Educational programs feature industry experts discussing current trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in advertising and marketing. Members access discounted workshops covering both creative and business aspects of the profession.
Job Listings
Our online job board connects employers with qualified advertising professionals seeking opportunities in the Spokane area. The service helps businesses find talent while supporting career advancement for local creatives.
Community Programs
Initiatives like the TMR Scholarship program and student mentorship opportunities strengthen the advertising community's future. These programs promote diversity and sustainability within the local creative sector.
People
Angela Schutz
Executive Director
Angela leads daily operations and strategic initiatives while managing relationships with members, sponsors, and industry partners.
Skyler Noble
President
Skyler chairs the board and represents AAF Spokane at national federation events while guiding local strategic direction.
Jeff Fijolek
Vice President
Jeff oversees event planning and programming while coordinating committee activities to support member engagement goals.
Melanie Walters
Communications Chair
Melanie manages marketing efforts and maintains the organization's public presence across digital platforms and media channels.
Andrea Parrish
Past President
Andrea provides institutional knowledge and supports transition planning while remaining active in committee leadership roles.
Questions
What membership benefits does AAF Spokane offer?
Members receive discounted event access, job listing privileges, networking opportunities, professional development resources, and eligibility for advertising awards.
How can I get involved with AAF Spokane events?
Attend monthly programs, volunteer for committees, or join our board to help plan industry events and networking mixers.
What professional development opportunities are available?
We offer workshops, speaker series, and skill-building sessions covering current advertising trends and best practices.
How does AAF Spokane support advertising education?
We connect students with employers, provide scholarship opportunities, and offer mentorship programs for emerging professionals.
What is the Ad Pro of the Year award?
This prestigious recognition honors Spokane advertising leaders who demonstrate exceptional industry contributions and community impact.
