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Young Pro Corner: Florencia Luna, Senior Art Director, Burson New York
Florencia Luna Senior Art Director, Burson New York Florencia creates ideas and crafts visual narratives that help brands connect with people in meaningful ways across earned, social, and integrated campaigns,…
Young Pro Corner: Alana Meraz, Manager of Media Partner Promotions, NWSL
Alana Meraz Manager of Media Partner Promotions, NWSL What first drew you to the advertising/marketing industry? Once I got a taste of the sports business innerworkings, I knew that’s what I wanted…
Screenverse Welcomes Jonathan LaConti as SVP of Sales to Accelerate Next Phase of Revenue Growth
Strategic hire signals Screenverse’s commitment to accelerating programmatic growth and expanding DOOH’s role within omnichannel advertising strategies NEW YORK, NY – June 4th, 2026 – Screenverse, the leading programmatic monetization…
AAPI Heritage Month | Icon: Crystal Park
As Chief Marketing Officer of Horizon Media Holdings, Crystal Park is focused on differentiating Horizon as a fiercely independent growth partner for brands that deserve more from their agency.…
AAPI Heritage Month | Innovator: Sakib “Saks” Afridi
Saks Afridi is an award-winning Executive Creative Director and multidisciplinary artist who blends technology, culture, and storytelling across advertising and art. He currently leads creative for Mercedes-Benz, has led creative…
Sound Thinking: Creative Effectiveness in an Age of AI
I’ve been watching the AI conversation in our industry with equal parts fascination and fatigue. The fascination comes from genuine curiosity. I’ve spent most of my career at the intersection…
AAPI Heritage Month | Rockstar: Youna Kim
Youna Kim is a Senior Vice President of Investment at Zenith and a driving force behind modern media strategy for Fortune 100 brands. Based in Atlanta, she leads large‑scale digital…
Retail Media’s Next Phase Depends on Buyer Confidence
Retail media has moved from a promising tactic to major media infrastructure. Circana projects global retail media ad spend will reach $280 billion by 2029, and the channel is already expanding well…
AAPI Heritage Month | Innovator: Eric Toda
Eric Toda is an award-winning executive marketing leader who has directed groundbreaking digital strategies for iconic global brands including Meta, Snapchat, Airbnb, Gap, and Nike. A dedicated advocate for AAPI…
AAPI Heritage Month | Rockstar: Melody Lee
Melody Lee is Chief Marketing Officer, Mercedes-Benz USA. In this role, she oversees brand positioning and marketing strategy and execution with an aim to ensure long-term growth and profitability for…