Celebrating “Icons, Rock Stars, & Innovators “of New York

February 26, 2020 Home Icons Rockstars Innovators Home PURPOSE: The ACNY Foundation is proudly recognized outstanding industry professionals, during our 3rd Annual Black History Month recognition series titled, “Icons, Rock Stars & Innovators”. Every year we shine the spotlight on exemplary talent, integral to the evolution and growth of the advertising industry. Each day during Black History Month, we…

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Icons, RockStars, & Innovators: Christena Pyle

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. Christena has been a driving force in creating diversity and battling gender inequality in the advertising and marketing…

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Icons, RockStars, & Innovators: The Only One There

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! Shameka M. Brown CEO & Executive Coach, The Only One There As a 20-year veteran of the creative department, Shameka has spent the majority of her…

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Icons, RockStars, & Innovators: Mixed Company

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! KAI DEVERAUX LAWSON Kai Deveraux Lawson, uses her life long passion for culture, and 8 years of experience in advertising, to tell honest stories that shed…

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Advertising and Technology Deliver Purpose and Awareness: Andrew Keller, VP, Global Creative Director of Meta

We asked our 2020 ANDYs jury their thoughts on what the new year will bring us in the advertising industry and Andrew Keller shared: What creative trends do you think you’ll see in 2020? People across the globe are facing massive cultural change and political upheaval with no foreseeable end in sight. Marketers will respond…

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Icons, RockStars, & Innovators: Shante Bacon

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. When brands, networks, and tech companies are looking to make an impact and authentically engage their target audience they call…

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Icons, RockStars, & Innovators: Arnetta Whiteside

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. As Associate Director of Research and Planning for Publicis Media’s multicultural practice, Cultural Quotient, Arnetta Whiteside wears many…

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