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THE AD CLUB ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATORS

ALBANY, NY · EIN 141625611 · Form 990EZ · FY2020 · Micro (<$100K) · albanyadclub.com
revenue
$12K
expenses
$11K
net assets
$0
employees
mission · from form 990

EDUCATION

profile · synthesized from sources

The Ad Club Association of Professional Communicators is a membership organization for advertising, public relations, and marketing professionals in New York's Capital Region. It supports career development through networking, educational resources, and recognition programs, most notably the local ADDY Awards, which celebrate excellence in advertising and feed into national competitions. The organization also offers scholarships to communications students and advocates for the marketing industry.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

ADDY Awards
Annual awards competition recognizing excellence in advertising, public relations, and marketing at the local level, with winners advancing to regional and national competitions.
Outstanding Achievement Award
Annual award honoring individuals who have made significant contributions to the advertising industry and the local community.
Student Scholarship Program
Provides annual scholarships to full-time students majoring in communications or related fields at accredited colleges in the Capital Region.
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Industry and Community Recognition Awards 2 activities
    • Recognizes excellence in advertising through awards programs
      Administers and hosts the annual ADDY Awards, a gala event recognizing excellence in advertising at the local level, with winners advancing to national competitions. The program receives tens of thousands of entries annually and includes recognition of high-performing advertising clubs and individuals through the AAF Club Achievement Awards and Silver Medal Awards.
    • Recognizes individual leadership in the advertising profession
      Annually selects and presents the Outstanding Achievement Award to exceptional individuals in advertising, public relations, and marketing during the ADDY Awards gala.
  • Professional Development and Standards in Marketing and Communications 1 activity
    • Administers educational programming for members and students
      Provides educational programming and learning opportunities for members and students entering careers in advertising, public relations, and marketing, including workshops and events.
  • Industry-Specific Student Scholarships and Competitions 1 activity
    • Awards scholarships to students in advertising, PR, and marketing
      Offers an annual scholarship to student(s) enrolled in accredited, local-area, four-year colleges pursuing careers in advertising, public relations, and marketing.
  • Professional Networking Events 1 activity
    • Facilitates professional networking for advertising, PR, and marketing professionals
      Provides forums, events, and regional learning opportunities to support professional networking in advertising, public relations, and marketing in the Capital Region of New York State. Also connects members with a national network of 50,000 communication professionals and exclusive industry resources.
  • Membership Program Administration 1 activity
    • Manages organizational operations and membership
      Manages membership records, organizes events, and seeks sponsors for organizational opportunities throughout the year.
  • Professional Job Board & Career Placement Services 1 activity
    • Supports member career development
      Provides access to a job bank connecting members with thousands of marketing and advertising employers and offers career consulting services through JobBound, staffed by professionals from major advertising firms.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$12K
Contributions & grants
Program service revenue$7K57%
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expenses
Total expenses$11K
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Total assets$0
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Net assets$0
1 years on record · 2020–2020
relationships · 9

Who they work with

  • ADDY Awards Partner — Collaborates on sponsorship opportunities related to the ADDY Awards.
  • American Advertising Federation Network — Member of the national AAF network, providing access to 50,000 advertising professionals and shared resources.
  • American Advertising Federation Network — National advertising trade group of which The Ad Club is a member.
  • American Advertising Federation Network — Regional affiliate of the American Advertising Federation, providing members access to national resources and networks.
  • LeoBurnett Partner — Access to career consultants with experience at LeoBurnett through JobBound program.
  • Mindshare Partner — Access to career consultants with experience at Mindshare through JobBound program.
  • Ogilvy & Mather Partner — Access to career consultants with experience at Ogilvy & Mather through JobBound program.
  • Saatchi & Saatchi Partner — Access to career consultants with experience at Saatchi & Saatchi through JobBound program.
  • Working Pictures, Inc. Partner — Recognized Marty Bohunicky, President of Working Pictures, Inc., with the 2015 Outstanding Achievement Award.
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How they approach the work

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  • Education and Workforce Pipeline Development
    methodology: workforce-development-through-education
    By investing in education and student development, the organization strengthens the future talent pool in communications, because early professional support and skill-building increase workforce readiness and long-term industry vitality.
  • Network-Integrated Professional Development
    methodology: network-integration
    By connecting regional professionals to national networks and resources through affiliation and tiered competitions, the organization increases member visibility and career opportunities, because integration into broader industry ecosystems enhances access to learning, collaboration, and advancement.
  • Recognition of Creative Excellence Drives Professional Advancement
    methodology: creative-excellence-recognition
    By celebrating high-quality creative work through awards and public recognition, the organization promotes professional standards and motivates industry engagement, because visibility and peer validation are key drivers of career growth and field-wide innovation in advertising and communications.