Spring 2025 

AAA Access & Opportunity Statement

The American Academy of Advertising (AAA) is committed to advancing access and opportunity for all who engage in advertising scholarship, education, and practice. These principles shape how we work together as a scholarly community, how we support one another’s professional development, and how we engage with the broader advertising industry.

Access: AAA encourages broad participation across our organization. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. By creating pathways for participation, we strengthen both our organization and the field of advertising.

Opportunity: We are committed to ensuring that all members have an equal and fair chance to contribute, grow, and succeed. We uphold values of respect, integrity, and fairness and strive to eliminate obstacles that may limit anyone’s ability to fully participate in AAA activities or benefit from its programs and initiatives.

Supportive Community: AAA fosters a professional culture rooted in openness, collegiality, and transparency. We aim to create an environment where members can thrive in their scholarship, teaching, and service. Our efforts focus on enhancing access to meaningful opportunities to excel in scholarship, teaching, service, mentorship, industry engagement, and community building.