The Advertising Association (AA) is a trade association that represents all sides of the advertising industry in the UK - advertisers, agencies, media, and research services. An 'umbrella organisation', the AA represents industry associations including advertiser body ISBA, agency body IPA, the IAB, the DMA and a number of media owners such as ITV, Channel 4 and Five.
Its role is to promote and protect advertising in the UK by creating and maintaining a climate of responsibility amongst advertising practitioners, encouraging moderation from regulators and building trust with consumers.
According to the Marketing Agencies Association (MAA), the Advertising Association is 'the only body that speaks for all sides of an industry worth almost £14.5 billion in 2009'.
| Type | Trade Association |
| Industry | Advertising |
| Founded | 1924 |
| Key People | Tim Lefroy (CEO) |
| Number of Members | 26 |
| Website | http://www.adassoc.org.uk/aa/index.cfm |
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