About Us

[Ad Club] @ UCIrvine

[Ad Club] @ UCIrvine is a chapter of the American Advertising Federation. Chartered in 2005, the student-run club has become a business organization like no other. Four years later, the organization has created strong ties with major advertising agencies in the Orange County/Los Angeles area and a reputation for providing our members with the tools to succeed in the industry.

With Professor Robert Mancuso as our advisor and Anisha Madzounian (Former President) as our student advisor, we are able to provide our members internship opportunities, a chance to compete in a nationally recognized advertising competition with State Farm and unique events that give our members an edge in the industry by providing a chance to network with top professionals.

We know there are plenty of other professional organizations on campus, however no other club will have our level of commitment in helping you bridge a unique connection with professionals and peers in the advertising world. As you will soon find out, there is no other “business” profession more creative and entertaining than the advertising industry.

The Unifying Voice

The American Advertising Federation (AAF), headquartered in Washington, D.C., acts as the “Unifying Voice for Advertising.” The AAF is the oldest national advertising trade association, representing 50,000 professionals in the advertising industry. The AAF has a national network of 200 ad clubs located in ad communities across the country. Through its 215 college chapters, the AAF provides 6,500 advertising students with real-world case studies and recruitment connections to corporate America. The AAF also has 130 blue-chip corporate members that are advertisers, agencies and media companies, comprising the nation’s leading brands and corporations.