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From AD Club Board Member, CMO, Organic and Founder, Creative Spirit Laurel Rossi On this International Women’s Day I have had the honor of working with, alongside, and for many women, I’ve admired over the years. Men as well. Respect for women, tolerance, and celebration of women is in order on this International Women’s Day. We know…

From Member Cassandra Sinclair, President, North America Pharma, Grey Group Due to the economic downfall, we are facing the world’s first-ever “She-session” – the first time in history a recession is impacting women’s jobs more than men’s. That said, what is your advice to the industry to better support women today? As a female leader…

The i’mPART Women’s Fellowship, created in 2016, made a commitment of $100K annually to retain more diverse talent and promote more women into leadership positions. Now in its fifth year, the program has expanded from helping 10 to over 50 women pursue their goals and elevate their executive presence – providing more access, tools, &…

From Member Cathy Oh, Global Head of Marketing & Analytics at Samsung Ads What advice would you give young diverse talent just starting out in the industry? Over the last year, the industry has propelled forward in its constant evolution of innovation with a major focus on welcoming a wide variety of bright minds to transcend…

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!  Amongst her colleagues, Mary Pryor is known for being a trendsetting, innovative, passionate and strategic problem solver. Mary has always been ahead of the curve due to being immersed in automotive design,…

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. Carol H. Williams – Owner, President, CEO & Chief Creative Officer Carol H. Williams founded Carol H. Williams Advertising (CHWA)…

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! The visionary behind her brand, Black Girl Digital and new platform, iLINKR, LaToya Shambo is on a mission to be a solution to equity wage disparities for Black…

This year The ANDYs have added five seats to the “table” for rising stars to participate on the world-class Jury. We believe the more senior jurors can learn just as much from them, as the rising stars can learn from the senior jurors. This unparalleled access is critical to our industry’s future. Edward Yeung, Associate Creative…

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! Larry Yarrell, II – Social Entrepreneur, CoFounder of Marcus Graham Project & Co-CEO of Locomotus “Every day I wake up, look myself in the mirror and ask myself ‘what…

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. Dynamic, empowered and entrepreneurial, Deidre Smalls-Landau is an award-winning advertising executive who has been at the forefront of the industry…