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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.
All AAPC Members receive the following:
- Subscription to Politics Magazine, including the Political Pages Directory
- Subscription to The Hill
- 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 membership to the American Political Science Association for only $60
- Free subscriptions and advertising discounts in Politics Magazine, The Hill and Politico(only for local members)
- Discounted pricing on Pollie entries (varies depending on type of membership. Call for details).
Memberships
Platinum Membership - ($1,000) - for a large firm or organization (10 members)
- In addition to all of the benefits listed above, you will receive:
- One free Pollie entry per year ($110 value)
- Two Political Pages Directory listings: One categorized listing featuring membership designation and one featured in AAPC membership roster ($55 value)
- 40 % discount all AAPC conferences
- Free listing inthe AAPC web directory
Gold Membership - ($500) - for a firm or organization (3 members)
- One free Pollie entry per year ($125 value)
- Two Political Pages Directory listings: One categorized listing featuring membership designation and one featured in AAPC membership roster ($55 value)
- 30% discounts AAPC conferences
- Free listing inthe AAPC web directory
Individual Membership - ($250) - for the one-person business
Designed for the one-person business.
- One free Pollie entry per year ($135 value)
- Two Political Pages Directory listings: One categorized listing featuring membership designation and one featured in AAPC membership roster ($55 value)
- 20% discount on AAPC conferences
- Free listing in the AAPC web directory
Academic Membership -($100)- for university faculty
- 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.
Student Membership - ($60) - for full time students
Designed for full time students.
- 20% discounts on conference fees