International Advertising Association | 12,646 followers on LinkedIn. The Global Compass of marketing communications. The most influential Marcom network in the world across 56 countries. | The International Advertising Association is the world’s only globally-focused ‘tripartite’ advertising trade association with membership representing advertisers, agencies and the media. Established in 1938 as a not-for-profit organization, the IAA is comprised of corporate members, organizational members, education affiliates, as well as Chapters with individual members and young professionals from over 40 countries. The IAA's mission statement includes: ∙ Promoting the critical role and benefits of advertising as a vital force behind all healthy economies and the foundation of diverse, independent media