Links to Professional Resources

Advertising Age
A weekly magazine that serves more than 198,000 advertising, marketing and media professionals by delivering editorial insights, analysis and data, and a broad scope of advertising and marketing news.

The Advertising Council
A private, non-profit organization that combines volunteer talent from the advertising and communications industries, the media, and the resources of the business and non-profit communities to deliver critical messages to the American public.

The Advertising Research Foundation
A nonprofit professional organization dedicated to improving the practice of advertising, marketing and media research in pursuit of more effective marketing and advertising communications.

Adweek
ADWEEK is a weekly publication with the inside stories on: creativity, client/agency relationships, successful global advertising strategies.

American Advertising Federation
Protects and promotes the well-being of advertising through a nationally coordinated grassroots network of advertisers, agencies, media companies, local advertising clubs and college chapters.

American Association of Advertising Agencies
A national trade association representing the advertising agency business in the United States.

American Copy Editors Society
A professional organization of copy editors dedicated to improving the quality of journalism and the working lives of journalists

American Journalism Review
A national magazine that covers all aspects of print, television, radio and online media and examines how the media cover specific stories and broader coverage trends.

American Marketing Association
Provides seminars, networking events, and career enhancement for marketing professionals and those just entering the field. Joining AMA includes membership in AMA national and the local Madison chapter.

American Society of Newspaper Editors
The main organization of daily newspaper editors in the United States.

Association for Women in Communications
An association that promotes women across all communications disciplines.

BusinessJournalism.org
Commentary, training and resources for those who write about business.

Business Marketing Association
A service organization for professionals in the business-to-business marketing and communications industries.

The Institute for PR
An independent foundation in the field of public relations focusing on research and education.

International Advertising Association
A strategic partnership which champions the common interests across the full spectrum of marketing communications - from advertisers to media companies to agencies to direct marketing firms - as well as individual practitioners.

International Association of Business Communicators
Products, services, activities and networking opportunities to help people and organizations achieve excellence in public relations, employee communication, marketing communication, public affairs and other forms of communication.

International Journalists’ Network
An online service for journalists, media managers, media assistance professionals, journalism trainers and educators and anyone else with an interest in the state of the media around the world.

International Radio and Television Society Foundation
The International Radio and Television Society Foundation evolved from an organization founded in 1939 to provide education and dialogue about important communication issues. As the industry confronts change at every level, the need for a forum capable of helping create a shared body of knowledge and information continues to grow. The Foundation offers New York City based educational luncheons, seminars, and workshops which cater to a diverse range of media interests and demographics.

International Women’s Media Foundation
The IWMF's mission is to strengthen the role of women in the news media around the world, based on the belief that no press is truly free unless women share an equal voice. The site provides a connection to international journalists, the latest news about women journalists and practical online training resources. It partners with the African Women’s Media Center (AWMC), www.awmc.com.

The Journalist’s Toolbox
More than 20,000 Web resources helpful to the media and anyone else doing research.

The Poynter Institute
A school dedicated to teaching and inspiring journalists and media leaders.

Public Relations Society of America
The world’s largest organization for public relations professionals.

Radio and Television News Directors Association
The world's largest and only professional organization exclusively serving the electronic news profession, made up of more than 3,000 news directors, news associates, educators and students.

Reporter.org
A comprehensive list of journalism organizations and resources

Society of News Design
an international professional organization with more than 2,600 members in the United States, Canada and more than 50 other countries. Our membership is comprised of editors, designers, graphic artists, publishers, illustrators, art directors, photographers, advertising artists, Website designers, students and faculty. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in journalism and design.

Society of Professional Journalists
A national organization of journalists dedicated to a free press.