Advertising Association of Nepal (AAN) is the umbrella organization of advertising agencies in Nepal. Registered in 1990 under the Non-governmental Organization Registration Act, it was initially called the Advertising Agencies Association of Nepal. It emerged into its present set-up with the current name in 2006 following an amendment in the constitution. In addition to advertising agencies, it also coordinates with other related media organisations to promote professionalism in the advertising sector of Nepal. AAN is also represented in other professional organizations such as the Audit Bureau of Circulation of the Press Council Nepal Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) and Nepal Chamber of Commerce (NCC). AAN is also a regular member of the Asian Federation of Advertising Associations (AFAA).

Mission

To upgrade the standards, ethics and practices of the advertising profession so as to provide a meaningful contribution to the regional and national socio-economic development of Nepal.

Objectives

• To protect the rights and interests of advertising agencies, professionals and the stakeholders involved in the advertising sector.
• To coordinate between and maintain harmonious relations among the various ad professionals, agencies, media houses and other stakeholders.
• To maintain cordial relations between the advertising agencies and the media houses of Nepal.
• To uplift the nation’s economy through advertisement.
• To establish and operate a training institute with the objective of imparting skills and knowledge about the advertisement business.