Having A Seat Isn’t Enough: DE&I Efforts During BHM

From Member Vanessa McCullers, Director, Strategy; Branded Entertainment Network (BEN) How is your organization/agency celebrating Black History Month?  Though Branded Entertainment Network (BEN) recognizes that Black History is American History, we thought it important to pay homage to the contributions Black Americans have made to our culture by recognizing a Black History Day within this…

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Icons, RockStars, & Innovators: Marc Williams

What makes you an Icon? Your authentic and influential leadership style that has contributed to your trailblazing career success. You have broken barriers, overcome adversity, and as a result, are a role model to many. Marc is a long-time veteran of the advertising and digital marketing industry, currently a digital creative consultant with Prudential Financial…

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Icons, Rock Stars, & Innovators: Keesha Jean-Baptiste

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! Keesha Jean-Baptiste is senior vice president, chief talent officer for Hearst Magazines, overseeing the division’s people and culture, including talent, engagement, leadership and employee experience. Before joining…

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Celebrating Asian Lunar New Year

By Member Jessalin Lam “Be proud to be Asian. Be proud to be American. You’ve earned the right to be both and we can all work together to be a united America. That’s the hope and that’s the dream.” – Daniel Dae Kim on the fight against anti-Asian American violence This Friday, February 12th marks the beginning…

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Icons, RockStars, & Innovators: Ezinne Okoro

What makes you an Icon? Your authentic and influential leadership style that has contributed to your trailblazing career success. You have broken barriers, overcome adversity, and as a result, are a role model to many. Ezinne (Kwubiri) Okoro joined Wunderman Thompson in October 2020 as the agency’s first Global Chief Inclusion, Equity and Diversity Officer…

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Icons, Rock Stars, & Innovators: Lincoln Stephens

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! Lincoln Stephens is a former Advertising Account Management Executive (TracyLocke, Martin Retail, Carol H Williams Advertising, TPN, and Moroch) turned education advocate and social entrepreneur. In his…

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Icons, RockStars, & Innovators: Laura Mignott

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. Laura Mignott is an award-winning storyteller, network weaver, global showrunner, and mountain mover known in her industry and beyond for…

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