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Membership in the AAPC
Why join the American Association of Political Consultants?
Since 1969, the AAPC has been the bipartisan trade association of political and public affairs professionals. AAPC recognizes the best in the industry at the Pollie Awards and brings together regions of the country with its chapters. Joining the AAPC will open new doors professionally, educate you on the latest industry trends, and help you promote your business.
- Professional members of the AAPC may become members of the American Political Science Association for only $60. To join APSA at a reduced rate of $60.00 please download the APSA Membership Form [PDF].
All AAPC members must sign the AAPC Code of Ethics, the only documented code in the industry. The AAPC includes members from all fifty states, along with members from other countries, and reflects a wide range of ideologies, partisan affiliations and professional specialties. It also includes students and academics.
All AAPC Members receive the following:
- Subscription(s) to Campaigns & Elections magazine, including the Political Pages Directory
- A free premium account upgrade from LinkedIn (a $2,000 value)
- A 20% discount on images and motion clips from Corbis
- A 15% discount on all footage and photography from Getty Images
- A 40% discount on post-production services from Atlantic Video
- A 20% discount on Lobbyists.info subscriptions
- A free account and financial services from Patelco Credit Union
- A 15% discount on all PR Newswire services
- A free membership in the American Political Science Association
- Free subscriptions and advertising discounts in Politics Magazine, The Hill and Politico(only for local members)
Memberships
Platinum Membership - ($1,000) - for a large firm or organization (10 members)
- One free Pollie entry per year ($110 value)
- Subscriptions to Campaigns & Elections magazine (10 issues), including the Political Pages Directory (up to $499.50 value)
- Two Political Pages Directory listings: One categorized listing featuring membership designation and one featured in AAPC membership roster ($55 value)
- 40% discounts on all Pollie entries and all AAPC conferences
- Free listing on the AAPC web page
- 10 full voting privileges
Gold Membership - ($500) - for a firm or organization (3 members)
- One free Pollie entry per year ($125 value)
- Subscriptions to Campaigns & Elections magazine (10 issues), including the Political Pages Directory (up to $149.85 value)
- Two Political Pages Directory listings: One categorized listing featuring membership designation and one featured in AAPC membership roster ($55 value)
- 30% discounts on all Pollie entries and AAPC conferences
- Free listing on the AAPC web page
- 3 full voting privileges
Individual Membership - ($250) - for the one-person business
Designed for the one-person business.
- One free Pollie entry per year ($135 value)
- A subscription to Campaigns & Elections magazine , including the Political Pages Directory ($49.95 value)
- Two Political Pages Directory listings: One categorized listing featuring membership designation and one featured in AAPC membership roster ($55 value)
- 20% discounts on all Pollie entries and AAPC conferences
- Free listing on the AAPC web page
- One full voting privilege
Academic Membership -($100)- for university faculty
- A subscriptions to Campaigns & Elections magazine (10 issues), including the Political Pages Directory ($49.95 value)
Student Membership - ($60) - for full time students
Designed for full time students.
- A subscriptions to Campaigns & Elections magazine (10 issues), including the Political Pages Directory ($49.95 value)
- 20% discounts on conference fees