Jury Spotlight: Selma Ahmed

This year The ANDYs have added five seats to the “table” for rising stars to participate on the world-class Jury. We believe the more senior jurors can learn just as much from them, as the rising stars can learn from the senior jurors. This unparalleled access is critical to our industry’s future. Selma Ahmed is a…

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Icons, Rock Stars, & Innovators: Melvin Wilson

What makes you an Innovator? You’re not the problem, you’re the solution! You are traveling the roads not taken…being a pioneer of change…and fearlessly creating groundbreaking initiatives and solutions! Melvin Wilson – Founder: For over 20 years Melvin has had a knack for using marketing and technology in concert and has been doing so in the…

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Connection, Commitment and Cultural Competency at Momentum

From Member Donnalyn Smith, President, North America, Momentum Worldwide How is your organization/agency celebrating Black History Month? For this year’s Black History Month, Momentum is focused on sharing the unique stories of our employees and the contributions from Black people to worldwide culture. The campaign is called “My Black History,” and it celebrates the many subsets…

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DE&I Initiatives and Efforts within Outfront Media

From Members Eric Davis, SVP, Associate General Counsel, Chief Real Estate Counsel, Co-Chief Diversity Officer and Tim Wasicki, East Region Creative Director, Outfront Media How is your organization/agency celebrating Black History Month? ED: OUTFRONT kicked off Black History Month with our “Making Black History with…” campaign. This year, instead of looking back at Black History, OUTFRONT decided…

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Icons, RockStars, & Innovators: Jess McGlory

What makes you a Rock Star? You’re gaining momentum in your field and you’re on fire! Your hard work stands above the crowd and shines bright. By being engaged and curious, you are a producer of excellence. Jessica McGlory has emerged as the go-to DTC leader across growth, strategy, and innovation.  Currently, Jessica is Head…

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Love in Quarantine Hosted by AD Club Young Pros

February 17, 2021 Home Speakers Video Home Wednesday, February 17, 2020 Location: Zoom Webinar; Time: 5:30pm-6:30pm At the end of March 2020, the majority of the country found itself in lockdown due to COVID-19 — and on Sunday, March 29, there were actually more swipes on Tinder than on any other day in the app’s history. Fast forward…

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The Verticals: Travel

February 16, 2021 Home Speakers Home Unpacking the Benefits of Multicultural Marketing in Post-COVID Recovery  Tuesday, January 19, 2021 Location: Zoom Webinar; Time: 12:00-1:00pm According to a recent article in  Conde Nast Traveler, Martinique Lewis, President of The Black Travel Alliance notes “70% of multicultural travelers are more likely to spend money with brands in which they see themselves…

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