Icons, Rockstars, & Innovators – Mark Walker

Mark Walker is Co-Founder, CEO and Chairman of Digital Direct Holdings (DDH). Founded with his partner, Keith Smith, in 2018, DDH is a digital advertising solutions holding company consisting of three subsidiaries, Colossus SSP, Orange 142, and Huddled Masses. On the forefront of a dynamic and inclusive approach to advertising, DDH provides programmatic, digital advertising…

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Icons, Rockstars, & Innovators – Esi Eggleston Bracey

Esi Eggleston Bracey is a transformational beauty leader with decades of executive experience in the CPG and beauty industries where she has created meaningful business impact through purpose driven leadership and initiatives. Esi is President of Unilever’s US business and oversees Unilever’s Personal Care portfolio in North America, which includes iconic brands such as Dove, Degree, and…

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Icons, Rockstars, & Innovators – Adrian Franks

Adrian is a multi-talented creative force fueled by his passion for design. With 27 years of experience in advertising, digital media, and the arts, he has worked with some of the world’s biggest brands, including Toyota, Coca-Cola, and Bank of America. His work in digital and interactive design and strategy has earned industry recognition, and…

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Icons, Rockstars, & Innovators – Sabrina Browne

Sabrina Natasha Browne is an award-winning PR executive, luxury content creator, and global menstrual health advocate who lives in the Greater New York City Area. She is currently a Vice President at BCW, the world’s third-largest global communications firm. At BCW, Sabrina advises Fortune 500 clients across the retail, beauty, finance, and spirits sectors. She…

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Predictions: Brands Tackling The Big Game

Predictions: Brands Tackling The Big Game Q&A with Parisa Howard, VP, Group Director Business Leadership, NY, Momentum Worldwide   With the world still dabbling between a pandemic and new normal, as a professional in the ad/marketing industry, do you think brands will begin to steer away from the pandemic focus? While some brands expressed hesitancy…

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Meet The Fellows: Jillian Beans

Meet The Fellows: Jillian Beans “I have an unwavering sense of pride in myself and my abilities. I am clear on my purpose and know what I can bring to the table. I am confident in who I am and the value I can offer.” Jillian is a process-driven individual always thinking of ways to…

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Meet The Fellows: Jacklyn Baillergeon

Meet The Fellows: Jacklyn Baillergeon Jacklyn Baillergeon (they/them) is a Strategy Director at FIG leading the Children’s Hospital Colorado and Illumina accounts. Before FIG, Jacklyn spent 6.5 years at McCann NY, where they worked across accounts like Mastercard, Fujifilm instax, Ulta Beauty, Microsoft, March for Our Lives, HomeGoods, Qualcomm, Lysol, and USPS, creating work that…

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Meet The Fellows: Christi Samuel

Meet The Fellows: Christi Samuel Christi is an integrated media specialist viewing her clients business growth objectives through a creative and tactical lens. She formally served as an Associate Media Director at Noble People, an independent media agency that focuses on HBO ideation (Honest, Bold & Original). She was responsible for the strategic and tactical…

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Meet The Fellows: Tatiana Cadet

Meet The Fellows: Tatiana Cadet In the workplace, Tatiana Cadet is known as the Chief Joy Officer. She has a passion for creating spaces where people can connect, learn about each other and genuinely have fun. From hosting open mic nights to facilitating game nights and developing team building activities, Tatiana has a knack for…

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Meet The Fellows: Sahirah Johnson

The Storyteller Defined | Meet The Fellows: Sahirah Johnson “Storytelling is among the oldest forms of communication.” Sahirah is a digital storyteller and believes that if you can tell a relevant, targeted, and trending story, the whole world will share it. Through her wide range of search expertise as an SEM/SEO Sr. Manager, Sahirah uses…

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