A trade association , also known as an industry trade group , business association , sector association or industry body , is an organization founded and funded by businesses that operate in a specific industry . Through collaboration between companies within a sector , a trade association participates in public relations activities such as advertising , education, publishing and, especially, lobbying and political action . Associations may offer other services, such as producing conferences, setting industry standards, holding networking or charitable events, or offering classes or educational materials. Many associations are non-profit organizations governed by bylaws and directed by officers who are also members. (FEC: Solicitable Class of Trade Association). Many associations are non-profit organizations governed by bylaws and directed by officers who are also members. ( Library of Congress ).
40-451: Foreningen af Divisionsklubber i Danmark (English: Danish League ), commonly referred to as Divisionsforeningen or shortened to DF (or FDD ), is a professionally administered, non-profit trade , special interest and employers' organization for men's professional association football in Denmark and the elite clubs (or their companies) that partake in the top four Danish leagues,
80-673: A European quarter-final. This time in the European Cup Winners' Cup , where they lost 1–0 on aggregate to later winners FC Barcelona . They won the Atlantic cup 2 times 2018•2020 AGF played its first football match against Aarhus Idrætsklub Olympia in November 1902, a 5–2 loss. Six years later, the club won the Jutland Football Championship by winning 3–2 over Ringkøbing IF in the final. AGF won
120-411: A capacity of 19,433. Sources: As of 2 October 2024 Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules . Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules . Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. 12 – [REDACTED] AGF Fanclub Aarhus Some matches
160-531: A comprehensive range of media include European Wind Energy Association (EWEA), Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) and the Confederation of British Industry (CBI). Industry trade groups sometimes produce advertisements, just as normal corporations do. However, whereas typical advertisements are for a specific corporate product, such as a specific brand of cheese or toilet paper, industry trade groups advertisements generally are targeted to promote
200-413: A good practice example. Almost all trade associations are heavily involved in publishing activities in print and online. The main media published by trade associations are as follows: The opportunity to be promoted in such media (whether by editorial or advertising) is often an important reason why companies join a trade association in the first place. Examples of larger trade associations that publish
240-904: A market. In September 2007, the German trade association for Fachverband Verbindungs- und Befestigungstechnik (VBT) and five fastener companies were fined 303 million euros by the European Commission for operating cartels in the markets for fasteners and attaching machines in Europe and worldwide. In one of the cartels, the YKK Group , Coats plc , the Prym group, the Scovill group, A. Raymond, and Berning & Söhne "agreed [...] on coordinated price increases in annual 'price rounds' with respect to 'other fasteners' and their attaching machines, in
280-456: A new sporting director and Morten Wieghorst as manager. On 6 December 2015, however, Nielsen announced that Wieghorst was fired and that former Danish champion Glen Riddersholm was hired as his replacement. With Riddersholm as manager AGF finished the 2015–16 season in tenth place having won three games, drawn seven, and lost five in the remainder of the season. AGF qualified for 2016 cup final , in which they lost 2–1 to FC Copenhagen. In
320-613: Is mostly known for its football department, which was established in 1902. Currently, the club's first team plays in the Danish Superliga , the top flight of the Danish football league system . AGF has won five Danish Football Championships and a shared record nine Danish Cups . In 1961, AGF reached the quarter-finals of the European Cup where they were knocked out by later winners, Benfica . In 1989, AGF again reached
360-521: Is regular seasons were played as knockout matches, as a result these are shown in the regular league columns instead of the cup column and with position replaced with win/loss. Since 1927, AGF has played 68 seasons at the highest level in Danish football, which is a record. AGF's first competitive European match was on 21 September 1955 in the 1955–56 European Cup , losing 0–2 at home to France's Stade Reims & eventually losing on aggregate 2–4 in
400-414: The 2016–17 season, AGF finished 11th after having played relegation play-off matches in the new league structure introduced that season. On 30 September 2017, Riddersholm was fired due to inconsistent results. At that point AGF was seventh in the league having started the 2017–18 season with four wins, five defeats, and two draws. Riddersholm's last match was a 5–1 win against FC Helsingør. New manager
440-552: The Danish Football Championship , but lost the title to Brøndby IF in dramatic fashion on the second to last matchday when opposing goalkeeper Mogens Krogh headed in the 3–3 equaliser. AGF would, however, win the Danish Cup that season by beating Brøndby. In 1998, AGF finished third in the Danish Superliga but financial problems resulted in poor results the following years. In 2000, Peter Rudbæk
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#1732782455172480-481: The Federal Election Commission or state and local election overseers; are considered public information; and have registration requirements for lobbyists (FEC: Lobbyist). Even so, it can sometimes be difficult to trace the funding for issue and non-electoral campaigns. In Slovenia , the government 's approach to consulting business associations has been noted by the European Commission as
520-678: The Superliga , 1st Division , 2nd Division and 3rd Division , representing their interests, especially forwards the Danish Football Association (DBU), the Danish Football Players' Association and the local municipalities. Divisionsforeningen is one of three formal members of the Danish FA (the others being DBU Bredde and Kvindedivisionsforeningen ) and is subject to the laws and regulations of
560-485: The Danish FA to ease regulations on amateurism in 1978. Divisionsforeningen, whose original mission was to legalize professional football in Denmark, would hence onwards become the sole representative of Danish professional club football. Since 1999, Divisionsforeningen and its employers' association ( Divisionsforeningens Arbejdsgiverforening ), representing the football clubs, have entered into collective agreements for
600-406: The Jutland Football Championship seven times and was in three finals of the Danish Football Championship before AGF became a member of the newly founded Denmark Tournament in 1927. In 1911, AGF got its own clubhouse after which the club bought the pitches at Dalgas Avenue. In 1920, AGF began to play its home matches at the newly built Aarhus Stadium , where the club has played ever since. In 1941,
640-642: The US in the early 2000s the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) began running advertisements before films that advocate against movie piracy over the Internet. Trade associations have faced frequent criticism due to allegations that they operate not as profit-making organizations, but rather as fronts for cartels involved in anti-competitive practices . Critics contend that these associations engage in activities such as price-fixing ,
680-833: The United States, outlined the potentially anti-competitive nature of some trade association activity in a speech to the American Bar Association in Washington, DC , in March 2005 called "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Trade Associations and Antitrust ". For instance, he said that under the guise of "standard setting", trade associations representing the established players in an industry can set rules that make it harder for new companies to enter
720-399: The aspect of identical entrance fees at half price at top-flight league matches for children and old-age and invalidity pensioners across the entire country – the clubs in the 2nd and 3rd divisions received a recommendation from the association to introduce the same scheme. The initiative was welcomed by the Danish FA, who offered to provide the administration. It was also decided to investigate
760-401: The championship but lost by a single point to the rivals from Vejle Boldklub . Finally in 1986, AGF won their fifth Danish Football Championship . Flemming Povlsen , Jan Bartram and John Stampe were the key players of the team these years. In 1987, 1988 and 1992 AGF also won the Danish Cup . In 1996, with players such as Stig Tøfting and Håvard Flo , AGF were again close to winning
800-402: The club moved from the clubhouse at Dalgas Avenue to Fredensvang in the suburb of Viby J . For three consecutive seasons (1949 to 1951) AGF finished in third place in the top division. After spending the 1952–53 season in the 2nd Division, AGF returned strongly to the 1st Division and in the next 12 seasons won four Danish Football Championships and five Danish Cups . AGF also participated in
840-474: The clubs such as salaries to the players and coaches, TV and radio charges, stadium fees, large events and national match days versus match days for clubs. Kjøbenhavns BK had previously floated the idea of forming an advisory body consisting of clubs from the Copenhagen FA (KBU), but at that time it did not gain the necessary support. The organisation was formally founded at a meeting on 2 February 1969 at
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#1732782455172880-567: The corresponding Swedish and Norwegian organisations, and had also previously organised the unofficial Danish indoor football championship, Divisionsturneringen and the Danish League Cup. The group was one of the 14 founding members of EUPPFL in 1997, and a founding member in the reorganisation to the European Leagues (EL) in 2005. An association agreement between Divisionsforeningen and Kvindedivisionsforeningen (KDF)
920-477: The creation and maintenance of barriers to entry in the industry, and other subtle self-serving actions that are detrimental to the public interest. These criticisms raise concerns about the true nature and intentions of trade associations, questioning their commitment to fair competition and the welfare of the broader economy. Jon Leibowitz , a commissioner at the Federal Trade Commission in
960-408: The first edition of the European Cup , where they lost 4–2 on aggregate to French club Reims with three goals scored by Léon Glovacki . In 1961, AGF reached the quarter-final in the same tournament where they lost to eventual tournament winners Benfica . AGF were relegated to the 2nd Division in 1968 and in 1973 but returned to the 1st Division in 1976. This was the start of 30 continuous years in
1000-453: The form of contributions to the campaigns of political candidates and parties through political action committees (PACs); contributions to "issue" campaigns not tied to a candidate or party; and lobbying legislators to support or oppose particular legislation. In addition, trade groups attempt to influence the activities of regulatory bodies . In the United States, direct contributions by PACs to candidates are required to be disclosed to
1040-492: The formation of the league organisation, it was decided to not initially include the clubs in the 2nd of 3rd divisions. The clubs in the 2nd divisions became members in 1970, while the clubs in the 3rd division became members in 1971. Clubs that were relegated to the fourth division would lose their membership. Despite the short lived Danish professional league (Dansk Professionelt Fodboldforbund; DPF), formed in 1977, failed to organize any activities, this endeavor likely influenced
1080-492: The framework of work circles organised by VBT". Aarhus Gymnastikforening Aarhus Gymnastikforening ( Danish: [ˈɒːˌhuˀs kymnaˈstikfʌˌe̝ˀne̝ŋ] ; commonly known as AGF Danish: [æke̝ˀˈef] ) is a professional sports club based in Aarhus , Jutland , Denmark. Founded in 1880, it is one of the oldest clubs in the country and gymnastics and fencing are featured as its main sports. However, AGF
1120-424: The issue of standard contracts and identical salaries for professional coaches, and establishing a cooperation with the corresponding Swedish association , was also on the agenda at the meeting. Two board members stated that the new association would be working towards making the game of football in Denmark more attractive, including providing entertainment at matches with the goal of attracting more spectators. At
1160-520: The name Foreningen af 1. divisionsklubber under DBU as an association solely for the clubs in the top-flight league, it was renamed Foreningen af Fodbold Divisionsklubber i Danmark after the inclusion of the clubs in the second-tier in 1970 and third-tier in 1971. The Danish league organisation was the founder of the Nordic football tournament, the Royal League , which was run in collaboration with
1200-653: The national association. The association's secretariat is located together with the offices of the Danish FA at Fodboldens Hus, DBU Allé 1 in Brøndby . It is the organiser of the Danmarksturneringen i fodbold , the Danish Cup and the Danish Reserve League on behalf of the Danish FA, and responsible for negotiating the television rights for the four professional leagues and the national cup tournament. Originally founded on 2 February 1969 under
1240-427: The offices of Kjøbenhavns BK and was named Foreningen af 1. divisionsklubber under DBU . As indicated by its name, the members of the organisation were 14 clubs: the 12 clubs that partook in the 1969 Danish 1st Division and the previous season's two relegated clubs. The then chairman of BK Frem , Svend Petersen, was selected as the new association's first chairman , vice chairman of Kjøbenhavns BK, Børge Pockendahl,
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1280-632: The possibility of taking out a collective accident insurance for the clubs' 25 best players – insurance of all players in the 14 clubs was deemed as not being financially feasible. A condemnation of the Danmarks Idrætsforbund 's TV committee for allowing a TV broadcast from the 1969 Ice Hockey World Championships at the same time as the premiere of the Danmarksturneringen , discussion of contracts for advertising on training shirts, attention to unpaid exploitation of players in an advertising context, discussion about disbursing money to players,
1320-516: The professional football sector with the Danish Football Players' Association , representing the players. To end a long-running dispute involving transfer payment for players under the age of 23, and a week's conflict in August 2004, with Spillerforeningen, renewed negotiations resulted in a new three year collective agreement being signed on 11 October 2004, allowing for transfer fees under certain circumstances among other things. The title of chairman
1360-523: The top division. The introduction of professional football in Denmark had a major influence on the success AGF experienced from the late 1970s and forward until 1998. With former Real Madrid star Henning Jensen on the team, AGF were close at winning the Danish Football Championship in 1982. AGF drew 2–2 against B.93 in the last game of the season which sent the championship to OB . In 1984, AGF were again close to clinching
1400-552: The views of an entire industry. These ads mention only the industry's products as a whole, painting them in a positive light in order to have the public form positive associations with that industry and its products. For example, in the US the advertising campaign "Beef. It's what's for dinner" is used by the National Cattlemen's Beef Association to promote a positive image of beef in the public consciousness. These are adverts targeted at specific issues. For example, in
1440-402: Was David Nielsen who started with four consecutive league defeats but finished the season in seventh place after losing a European play-off final against FC Copenhagen 4–1. After reaching eighth place in 2018–19 season, the club managed to win the bronze medal in the 2019–20 season. Their home ground is Aarhus Stadium , renamed Ceres Park for sponsorship reasons since 2015, which has
1480-485: Was changed to president in September 2022. Trade association In countries with a social market economy , the role of trade associations is often taken by employers' organizations , which also take a role in social dialogue . One of the primary purposes of trade groups, particularly in the United States, is to attempt to influence public policy in a direction favorable to the group's members. It can take
1520-507: Was chosen as vice chairman, Sonny Thomsen of Aalborg BK became the treasurer , while the rest of the board included Ejvind Sørensen (chairman of B 1909 ) and Svend Erik Bang Sørensen ( Aarhus GF ). The organisation was not seen as a protest against the Danish FA (DBU) and the organisation of regional football associations (LFU). The association's first board meeting took place in Aalborg on 4 April 1969, and resulted in common ground on
1560-460: Was fired after seven years as manager. From 2000 onwards, the club experienced some of its worst ever results, which led to relegations in the 2005–06 , 2009–10 and 2013–14 seasons. Each time, however, the club secured a quick return to the top-flight. In the summer of 2014, AGF appointed Jacob Nielsen as their new director. Nielsen had been successful as director of Randers where he had managed to secure good economic results. AGF also hired
1600-534: Was signed in February 2014 with the aim of strengthening mutual cooperation and the development of both men's and women's elite football clubs in mind. At the initiative of Kjøbenhavns BK , on 19 December 1968 the other eleven top-flight clubs were sent invitations to a briefing in Copenhagen on 19 January 1969 to discuss the formation of a league organisation, that could deal with the common issues surrounding
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