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Icons, Rock Stars, & Innovators: Lincoln Stephens
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! Lincoln Stephens is a former Advertising Account Management Executive (TracyLocke, Martin Retail, Carol H Williams Advertising, TPN, and Moroch) turned education advocate and social entrepreneur. In his…
Read MoreSuper Bowl Predictions with Evan Rutchik
From Member Evan Rutchik, President, Americas, Ogury Which agency/brand duo do you think will stand out this year? The brands that will stand out most are those that not only provide an engaging ad experience, but that also provide support to local communities. With that said, the first brand that comes to mind is Verizon,…
Read MoreWhat We As Americans Can Learn From Advertising Law
From Member Ron Urbach, Chairman, Davis & Gilbert, LLP Here we are –2021. We are in a period of great turmoil – the deadly COVID-19 pandemic, the looming fear of vaccine shortages, and the struggling economy. On top of all this, we had the insurrection of January 6th, the second impeachment of President Trump, and…
Read MoreBig Game-Changers
From Member Melissa Misiak, SVP Group Account Director, Momentum Worldwide, NY Scoring a ticket to the Super Bowl is akin to winning the lottery for most people—a bucket list event that many wish for, but most never have the opportunity to experience in real life. (Remember that? IRL events?) This year, a ticket to the…
Read MoreIcons, Rock Stars, & Innovators: Keni Thacker
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! There are five types of thinkers: creative thinkers, analytical thinkers, intuitive thinkers, logical thinkers, and visionary thinkers. Keni is a pioneer of change and is committed to…
Read MoreSUPER BOWL HOPES FROM THE HEARTLAND
From Member John Godsey, North America Co-Chief Creative Officer, VMLY&R I’ve been living in Kansas City for over a decade. And if you live in KC, you probably love great barbecue and you most definitely love the Chiefs. Not just because they have the most impressive record in the NFL and are going to the…
Read MoreIcons, RockStars, & Innovators: Singleton Beato
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. Singleton Beato is the Global EVP, Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer at McCann Worldgroup, where she is responsible for…
Read MoreIcons, RockStars, & Innovators: Everette Taylor
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. Everette Taylor is Chief Marketing Officer for Artsy, the leading global marketplace for buying and selling art. A…
Read MoreHow Brands Will Shift Media Strategies In 2021
From Member Cathy Oh, Global Head of Marketing & Analytics, Samsung Ads Although 2021 presents some uncertainty, how do you predict brands will shift their media strategy in the new year? Consumers are watching video in new ways. They are watching linear TV, ad-supported streaming, and subscription streaming interchangeably throughout the day. As a result, brands…
Read MoreA Look Ahead: 2021 Predictions and Hopes for The Industry
From Member Elena Klau, Global Chief Strategy & Analytics Officer, Momentum What changes has your company implemented moving into the new year to address inequities within our business? What partners, if any, have you aligned with to maximize success? Over the past decade, our agency spent time and resources attracting more diverse talent to the industry…
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