SOURCE: African Americans in
Advertising
SOURCING CHANNEL: Professional
Association/Organization
HEADQUARTERS:
P.O. Box 5374
New York, NY 10185-5374
(212) 323-8107
AfriAmAdv@aol.com
LEADERSHIP:
LaJeanna
McKnight, President
Tawana Howard, 1st
VP
Glynnis Johnson, 2nd VP
Von Harris,
Treasurer
Traci Dinkins, Assistant
Treasurer
Robbin Coachman, Career
Development
Jasmine Thompson, Career Development
DEMOGRAPHIC: Professionals of color
working in advertising, marketing, promotions, public relations,
publishing, media and/or related fields, as well as persons who aspire to
a career in these fields.
2002 Events
| Date |
Event |
| Bi-Monthly 2002 |
Free admittance to bi-monthly networking mixers which allow
members to make contact with professionals at various levels of
their careers - from entry level to top management. Professionals
from the various media such as advertisers, ad agencies, print and
broadcast, production services, film, marketing, public relations,
internet, publishing, research, creative and design and more are
represented, which can be potential resources. |
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ORGANIZATION
DESCRIPTION:
Founded
in January 1999, African Americans In Advertising (AAIA) is a non-profit
organization for professionals of color working in advertising, marketing,
promotions, public relations, publishing, media and/or related fields, as
well as persons who aspire to a career in these
fields.
AAIA mission is to act as a unifying voice for the advertising
community and to serve as a valuable resource for the industry. Our
primary goal is to provide our membership with personal and professional
growth through activities that encourage education, mentorship, career
development and networking, while recognizing creative
excellence
Defined Recruiting Vehicles:
 |
Buzz
Newsletter - A timely, informative newsletter highlighting
members, industry issues, special events and career opportunities.
members with available positions |
|
Job Bank -A service designed to help the
industry leaders reaching out to AAIA to match qualified members
with available positions. |
Other Recruiting
Opportunities:
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Industry/Career
Development Seminars - These programs feature some of the
industries most exciting and influential communications
professionals who discuss topics of interest to our
members |
|
Members Directory - Provides members
with the opportunity to make contact with professionals at various
levels of their careers - from entry level to top management.
Professionals from the various media such as advertisers, ad
agencies, print and broadcast media, production services, film,
marketing, public relations, research, creative and design and more
are represented, which can be potential resources to assist in
personal networking among
members. | |
