Our History “Celebrating 125 Years”

Since 1896, the first organization of its kind, The ADVERTISING Club has been serving the ad community.  Our history mirrors the industry itself and industry legends built this organization. Our members represent the entire community — advertising, media, marketing and ad-tech/mar-tech professionals. We provide education and networking opportunities to enhance professional development, expose members to innovation and technology, and provide access to influencers/companies across the entire advertising ecosystem. Our Foundation fuels the talent pipeline with ground-breaking diversity programs.  The Club also produces The International ANDY awards, a top creative award show that focuses on the power of the idea, innovation and the collaboration between marketer and creative. Today, we have 5,000 members; corporate and individuals, students all the way up to the C-suite.

 

The Sphinx Club was Born

The First Supporters

The AD Club Launches an Advertising and Marketing (A&M) Course

The AD Club Begins Playing Host to Presidents, Princes and International Dignitaries

The AD Club Creates the Advertising Hall of Fame

The AD Club Introduces the International ANDY Awards

The AD Club Foundation is Born

The Club Celebrated its 100th Anniversary with “Night of 101 Stars”

Stars Of Madison Avenue

International ANDY Awards Progress

I’MPART is Born

International ANDY Awards 50 Years

The Fellowship Program

The Fellowship program is created to retain people of color in the advertising industry, as well as elevate them to executive roles. The Fellowship is a $100,000+ annual commitment from The AD Club’s Foundation. 

International ANDY Awards Stance

The AD Club Turns 125

The Club Community has been making connections for years, and continues to do so in a relevant and meaningful way that leads to long lasting business relationships.

Here are the Leaders, Luminaries and Legends who have made their mark at the Club.