Advertising Association
Advertising Association - Umbrella group representing agencies, advertisers and the media. It provides information including statistics and lobbies on major advertising issues. Its aim is to promote and protect the advertising business.
www.adassoc.org.uk
CAA
Cinema Advertising Association - Trade association of cinema advertising contractors operating in the UK and Eire. Its main functions are to promote, monitor and maintain standards of cinema advertising exhibition as well as commission and co-ordinate research into cinema as an advertising medium.
Telephone:020 7534 6363
Clearcast
Clearcast, previously the Broadcast Advertising Clearance Centre, operates the clearance system for television commercials before they are screened.
www.clearcast.co.uk
DMA
Direct Marketing Association - Represents the best interests of members by raising the stature of the direct marketing industry and giving the consumer trust and confidence in direct marketing. Aims: promoting the image of direct marketing; lobbying; improving standards through codes.
www.dma.org.uk
DSA
Direct Selling Association - Trade association for direct selling companies.
www.dsa.org.uk
IAB
Internet Advertising Bureau - unifies members of the online advertising community to foster the growth and effectiveness of the industry. It suppports ecommerce, interactive advertising and online marketing by establishing standards for the industry, developing innovative research projects and keeping members informed of developments in the sector.
www.iabuk.net
IPA
Institute of Practitioners in Advertising - The industry body and professional institute of UK advertising agencies, the IPA acts as spokesman for its members, representing them on issues of common concern and speaking on their behalf in negotiations with media bodies, government departments and Unions and media owners.
www.ipa.co.uk
ISBA
Incorporated Society of British Advertisers - ISBA represents £6.5 billion of marketing communications spend and is the single body, within the UK, to represent advertisers' interests across all marketing communication disciplines. Founded almost 100 years ago, ISBA's fundamental remit is vigorous.
www.isba.org.uk
ISP
Institute of Sales Promotion - The ISP is dedicated to protecting and promoting the sales promotion industry. Members are promoters, promotional marketing agencies and companies in the marketing services sector.
www.isp.org.uk
MOTA
Mail Order Traders Association - Members are mainly large mail order catalogue companies. It represents the interests of its members both in the UK and Europe, advises third parties generally regarding the home shopping trade and also supervises and implements its own Code of Practice.
Telephone: 01704 563 787
Newspaper Society
Newspaper Society - The voice of Britain's regional and local newspapers. Activities: marketing and lobbying, including safeguarding members' legal and commercial interests. Provides legal and advertising control advice for members.
www.newspapersoc.org.uk
NPA
Newspaper Publishers Association - Trade association for British national daily and Sunday newspapers and the Evening Standard. It aims to promote and protect national press interests. Activities include: monitoring and lobbying activities on UK and European legislation affecting the newspaper industry, labour relations and management services, training and management development.
Telephone: 020 7928 6928
OAA
Outdoor Advertising Association - To be the central reference point for enabling the outdoor industry to be perceived as responsible, confident and enthusiastic. By advancing and protecting the interests of Council Members to enhance an image which is professional and pro-active.
www.oaa.org.uk
PAGB
Proprietary Association of Great Britain - Represents the manufacturers of non-prescription medicines and food supplements which are available to the public for sale over the counter in pharmacies and other retail outlets.
Telephone: 020 7242 8331
PPA
Periodical Publishers Association - Works to promote and protect the interests of the magazine publishing industry. Members: UK magazine publishing houses of consumer, business and consumer specialist magazines.
www.ppa.co.uk
RACC
Radio Advertising Clearance Centre - Commercial radio's advertising clearance body. Administered by the industry's trade body, the Commercial Radio Companies' Association, and funded by the commercial radio stations. The RACC clears radio advertisements and sponsorhip credits to provide easy use of an otherwise complex medium for both advertisers and agencies.
Website: www.racc.co.uk E-mail: adclear@racc.co.uk
Royal Mail
Royal Mail - Royal Mail fully supports the aims and objectives of the Advertising Standards Authority and the Committee of Advertising Practice and compliance with the British Codes of Advertising and Sales Promotion.If you would like to find out more about Royal Mail and the services offered please visit Royal Mail's website.
www.royalmail.co.uk
SCBG
The Satellite and Cable Broadcasters’ Group is the trade association for satellite and cable programme providers. Its members air more than 100 channels in the UK and in addition broadcast many more services from the UK to continental Europe and beyond.
www.scbg.org.uk
Scottish Daily Newspaper Society
Scottish Daily Newspaper Society - Represents six publishing houses of Scottish daily and Sunday newspapers. Activities: lobbying, press freedom, editorial, advertising and circulation issues.
Telephone:0131 220 4353
SNPA
Scottish Newspaper Publishers Association - Represents the weekly newspaper industry in Scotland. Activities: lobbying, press freedom, advertising issues, newsprint purchase, industrial relations, education and training matters.
www.snpa.org.uk