AAF Baltimore proudly announces the 52nd Annual American Advertising Awards: Abraca-ADDYs, presented by iHeartMedia. Returning to Baltimore on March 12, 2026, the show will take place at the historic Garrett-Jacobs Mansion at The Engineers Club, bringing together the region’s advertising, marketing, and creative community for a night dedicated to outstanding work and the people behind it.

Maryland's advertising community is entering a new era where privacy, transparency, and consumer protection have moved from the legal department's checklist to the center of how we conceive, sell, and measure campaigns. 

Baltimore’s creative energy is surging as entries flood into the 2025/2026 American Advertising Awards. Submissions have accelerated rapidly in the final stretch, and this year’s competition is already emerging as one of the most diverse, dynamic, and highly competitive award cycles in recent memory.

AAF Baltimore hosted its annual Holiday Bash and Toy Drive on December 3rd at Mount Washington Tavern. With support from sponsor MIQ, the Baltimore advertising community donated 45 toys to J.O.Y. Baltimore. Read the full recap and get ready for the 2026 American Advertising Awards.

The 2025/2026 American Advertising Awards entry portal is officially open, marking the start of a new awards cycle that highlights creative excellence across Baltimore’s advertising, design, media, and communications community.

idfive, an integrated marketing and social design agency dedicated to amplifying good, is proud to announce the promotion of Jill Sprague to Associate Vice President of Media.

The AAF Government Affairs Committee met virtually on September 24 to dive into one of the most pressing issues for our industry: artificial intelligence. The conversation was led by Heather West, Senior Director of Cybersecurity and Privacy Services at Venable LLP, who is recognized nationally as a strategist at the intersection of technology, policy, and culture.

AAF Baltimore is excited to introduce our 2025–2026 Board of Directors! Each year, we’re reminded that our greatest strength is the...

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