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Rockstar — Damon Jones Damon Jones leads efforts to to ensure the world’s largest consumer goods company is recognized as one of the most trusted brands in the world. He leads a global organization responsible for P&G’s image and reputation and that of its nearly 100 brands. P&G’s global communications discipline includes brand and corporate…

Icon — Jerri DeVard Jerri is the former Executive Vice President and Chief Customer Officer of Office Depot, Inc., responsible for the P&L for e-commerce, customer service, all marketing functions, data & analytics, communications, and events, having previously served as its Chief Marketing Officer. She has more than 30 years of extensive marketing and leadership…

Rockstar — Kristen Dufauchard Kristen Dufauchard is a connector, storyteller, and culture creator who builds community and drives social change. She has over a decade of experience executing campaigns for international brands. She previously managed global brand strategy for talent and DEI at Nielsen and led the Department of Communications for NYU’s Division of Libraries. …

(written in February 2023, updated February 2024) Advertising during the Super Bowl is a privilege for any advertising professional, not only because of the one hundred million people tuning in every year — making it the most watched program in the US — but also because of the incredible amount of resources it takes to…

Innovator — Kelli Richardson Lawson At the core of Kelli Richardson Lawson’s remarkable journey as an Emmy Award-winning creative visionary and entrepreneurial business leader lies a profound devotion to family values, joy, and empowerment. With over three decades of experience, Kelli has consistently championed change, impacted lives, and invested in communities of color.  Her unwavering…

Rockstar — Ericka Riggs The varied and vibrant career of Ericka Riggs, CDEIO, Omnicom Specialty Marketing Group, reveals a path that has been about not just advancement, but also breadth and enhancement. Beginning her career in video promotions at Uptown Records with iconic music industry mentor André Harrell, Ericka strengthened the people skills she developed…

NEW YORK, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — OUTFRONT Media (NYSE:OUT), one of the largest out-of-home media (OOH) companies in the U.S., is proud to announce its extensive plans for Black History Month. This year’s celebration features inspiring out of home (OOH) initiatives, a renewed partnership with Ad Age for the Black Creative Excellence Campaign, and impactful collaborations with communities…

Icon — Kofi Amoo-Gottfried Kofi is the Chief Marketing Officer at DoorDash, responsible for driving growth and engagement across all three sides of the marketplace. Prior to DoorDash, Kofi was VP of Brand & Consumer Marketing at Meta, having previously served as the company’s Head of Consumer Marketing for internet.org. Before Meta, Kofi was Chief…

Rockstar — Nicole Godreau Nicole Godreau approaches her corporate and community-driven work through the lens of inclusion and empowerment to shift culture. As a Global Creative Strategist at Spotify, Nicole develops ideas worth talking about for brands by uncovering human truths through cultural insights. Recently, she was named one of “The Top 50 Black Marketers…

Innovator — Guy Griggs Guy Griggs is a force to be reckoned with. As the VP of National Sales, he oversees all national sales for The New York Times Advertising department nationwide. In this role, Guy is responsible for all national sales and agency relationships and partnerships.  Guy joined The Times in May of 2017…