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African Americans in Advertising
New York, NY

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.

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:

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.

 

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