About Us

While Ad Club Seattle may seem like a gift from the gods, it takes actual living and occasionally breathing human beings to make it happen.

Welcome to Ad Club Seattle.

We’re the same group you have known as the Seattle Advertising Federation; then again, we’re not quite the same.

As we celebrate our 95th Anniversary (that’s right, started in 1909), we realize how the vision, mission and strategic planning of the club changes with a changing business climate.

This site is the result of nearly two years of work. It is a representation of the evolution that has taken place within our club and within the Seattle ad industry. There are dozens of people to thank for their dedication, because our evolution goes well beyond this site.

We realize that one of our missions is that of inclusion. The club should not be exclusive, but it does need to be relevant. We realized that we never did “federate” anything, so we lightened things up a little, embraced a little irreverence, and are extremely proud of our new image. We hope it reflects our services, reflects your needs, and helps us serve as a conduit to assist in the overall evolution of Seattle’s advertising industry.

Our new name and new image reflect the sense of community that is growing in Seattle’s ad industry. Our mission is to be a relevant resource for seasoned advertising professionals and freshmen alike. We are dedicated to raising the standards of our profession, increasing the expectations of our clients, and being a true contender on the international stage.

In the last two years, Ad Club Seattle has taken honors at our regional district competitions with other advertising clubs in the Northwest (WA, OR, ID, MT, & AK):

2003

• First place in Programs, Membership, & Cultural Diversity Second Place in Communications and Government Relations 
• Special Citation for Club Achievement 
• Runner up for Club of the Year

2004 

• First place in Programs, Advertising Education, & Club Management 
• Runner up for Club of the Year

2005 

• 2nd Place in Communications and Club Management 
• 3rd place in Advertising Education, Programs and Membership

We have a lot to be proud of, and this is just the beginning.

We have a very involved 25-person board who works tirelessly to assure success and stability for the organization. The Ad Club Seattle officers are also committed to improving the stature of our advertising industry. We have laid the foundation for strategic alliances and have become actively involved in an industry advocacy program designed to improve awareness about how Seattle’s ad industry is vibrant, vital, and world class.

Ad Club Seattle offers a variety of volunteer opportunities with a number of committees to choose from. Whether you enjoy recruiting members, planning programs, working on special events, or getting the word out, Ad Club Seattle is sure to have a committee that fits your needs and interests. When you decide to get involved, just send a note to adclubdirector@verizon.net and we’ll work to find you the best opportunity.

As you can see, we’re growing and working hard to reflect the needs and interests of our members and ad community. As a result, our members enjoy better educational opportunities, more dynamic speakers, professional development opportunities, improved networking opportunities and great social events.

As with anything, you get out of the ACS what you put into it. We encourage all members to review our list of committees and make this the year to get involved. As you can see, we have laid the foundation, and we have more serious and exciting work to do.

George Riddell
President 2007-Present