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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. Dominique Monet is an…

From Member Chioma Aduba, EVP Head of Business Leadership, McCann How is your organization/agency celebrating Black History Month? We are celebrating BHM with a whole host of activities and spotlight sessions—everything from shining a light on our favorite Black owned businesses, celebrating Black music and educating ourselves and the agency with fun Jeopardy and trivia…

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. Selma Ahmed is a…

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! Melvin Wilson – Founder: For over 20 years Melvin has had a knack for using marketing and technology in concert and has been doing so in the…

From Member Donnalyn Smith, President, North America, Momentum Worldwide How is your organization/agency celebrating Black History Month? For this year’s Black History Month, Momentum is focused on sharing the unique stories of our employees and the contributions from Black people to worldwide culture. The campaign is called “My Black History,” and it celebrates the many subsets…

From Members Eric Davis, SVP, Associate General Counsel, Chief Real Estate Counsel, Co-Chief Diversity Officer and Tim Wasicki, East Region Creative Director, Outfront Media How is your organization/agency celebrating Black History Month? ED: OUTFRONT kicked off Black History Month with our “Making Black History with…” campaign. This year, instead of looking back at Black History, OUTFRONT decided…

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. Jessica McGlory has emerged as the go-to DTC leader across growth, strategy, and innovation.  Currently, Jessica is Head…

From Member Vanessa McCullers, Director, Strategy; Branded Entertainment Network (BEN) How is your organization/agency celebrating Black History Month?  Though Branded Entertainment Network (BEN) recognizes that Black History is American History, we thought it important to pay homage to the contributions Black Americans have made to our culture by recognizing a Black History Day within this…

Yolanda Haynesworth, EVP, GREY / Health & Wellness/WPP GSK Pharma Lead How is your organization/agency celebrating black history month? Grey Health & Wellness is celebrating Black History the month the same way we do it all year long. For us, it’s not about one month. It’s a consistent ongoing focus on education with an eye…

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. Marc is a long-time veteran of the advertising and digital marketing industry, currently a digital creative consultant with Prudential Financial…