Agency Software Worldwide supports a number of industry Associations
The Design Business Association(DBA) is the trade association for the UK design industry. Founded in 1986 by design companies, it represents the interests of UK design businesses. The DBA's key roles are to help our members improve their business performance and to establish design as an investment, not an expense in the eyes of clients. www.dba.org.uk
The Internet Advertising Bureau (IAB) is the trade association for digital advertising. With over 480 members, it's run for the leading media owners and agencies in the UK internet industry. www.iabuk.net.
The DMA is the largest trade body in the UK marketing communications sector. We seek to represent the best interests of our members by raising the stature of the direct marketing industry as well as giving the consumer trust and confidence in direct marketing. Over 900 member companies enjoy a wide range of member benefits, and are helping us to shape the direct marketing industry of the future. www.dma.org.uk.
The Public Relations Consultants Association (PRCA) is the leading trade association for the UK PR consultancy industry. We exist in order to raise standards in PR and to help member agencies become better, more effective businesses. www.prca.org.uk
Intellect is the UK trade association for the IT, telecoms and electronics industries. Its members account for over 80% of these markets and include blue-chip multinationals as well as early stage technology companies. These industries together generate around 10% of UK GDP and 15% of UK trade. www.intellectuk.org.