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AI Transparency Won’t Build Trust Unless It Solves the Right Problem
AI is no longer an experiment in advertising. It is becoming infrastructure. The real question now is not whether the industry will use it, but whether it can use it…
AAPI Heritage Month | Rockstar: Leah Shin
Leah Shin is a Principal Product Marketing Manager at LinkedIn (Moonshots + Ventures), where she builds 0-1 human-centered consumer products and leads the marketing of LinkedIn’s first venture, LinkedIn games,…
AAPI Heritage Month | Innovator: Karan Dang
Karan Dang is the Co-Founder and CEO of DANG, a consultancy dedicated to modernizing iconic global brands by forging authentic connections with the next generation of consumers. As a…
AAPI Heritage Month | Rockstar: Heather Blanthorn
Heather Blanthorn is a Group Account Director at Quigley-Simpson with over 20 years of experience in marketing and client leadership. Known for an attentive and proactive approach, she is a…
AAPI Heritage Month | Icon: Rei Inamoto
Named in Creativity Magazine’s annual “Creativity 50” as well as one of “the Top 25 Most Creative People in Advertising” in Forbes Magazine, Rei Inamoto is one of the most…
You Can’t Define the Sound of the World Cup–But You Can Be A Part of It
My first World Cup memory wasn’t of an awe-inspiring goal, a nerve-wracking penalty shoot-out or an ill-timed red card. No. My first memory was of Puerto Rican superstar Ricky…
The International ANDY Awards Announces 2026 Winners
The International ANDY Awards Announces 2026 Winners This year’s winners reflect the true power of creativity, its ability to connect, challenge, and reimagine what’s possible. From intimate storytelling to bold,…
The Independence Manifesto: 5 Radical Truths from the Frontlines of the Unfettered Summit
Author’s note: This blog post is based on presentations at the Unfettered conference of independent creative agencies in New York on March 3, 2026 (https://www.theadvertisingclub.org/unfettered/). The advertising industry is currently witnessing a…
Privacy, Trust and AI: What Consumers Expect Now
What do consumers really want from brands today? More relevance, certainly. But also more restraint. New research presented at ARF’s AudiencexScience suggests that privacy is now the baseline expectation, trust is conditional, and…
Danny Robinson’s Inspiration Series
Danny Robinson Inspiration Series Danny Robinson has always followed creativity wherever it leads, building a career defined by curiosity, culture, and impact. Now, he’s stepping into an entirely new chapter.…