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FTC Brings First Ever Enforcement Action against Individual Social Media Influencers; Updates Warning Letters and Guidance for Influencers and Marketers
By Allison Fitzpatrick and Paavana L. Kumar With the FTC’s recent announcement regarding its actions against social media influencers, the FTC is re-emphasizing its concerns about influencer campaigns that violate the law by failing to clearly and conspicuously disclose paid sponsorships or other material connections. The FTC’s Complaint Last month, the FTC announced its first…
Read MoreConversations With Series during Advertising Week
The AD Club had a special AW edition of the very popular “Conversation With” Series where we provided direct access and one-on-one conversations with top industry executives who are changing the way we do business. Leading these conversations, were our very own influential Young Professionals, who dove into hot topics. Speakers included: Carl Fremont, Global Chief…
Read MoreIntroducing Desirée Tunstall, Inneractive’s President and General Manager of North America
Earlier this year, Inneractive, an independent global mobile ad exchange, appointed Desirée Tunstall as Vice President and General Manager of North America, responsible for growing the team in the region, as well as developing strategic partnerships and revenue opportunities with publishers, demand-side partners and agencies. Click here to read more.
Read More14th Annual Stars of Madison Avenue Highlights
2017 Stars Honorees: (l-r) Susanna Fagring, Forsman & Bodenfors, Kaisy O’Reilly, SK-II, Anselmo Ramos, DAVID The Agency, Gustavo Lauria, We Believers, Josy Paul, BBDO India, Peter Carter, P&G, Jessica Barlow, LVMH, Givenchy Beauty & Kenzo Parfums, Brian Phillips, Framework Gathering insights on bravery from today’s most innovative brands was the perfect way to kick-off the…
Read More14th Annual AD Future's High School Competition
The ADVERTISING Club of New York held their 14th Annual Advertising Futures Competition on September, 28, 2017 at the School of Visual Art’s, state of the art, SVA Theatre located at 333 West 23rd Street, New York, NY. Once again we were extremely impressed by the level of creativity, strategy and innovation that each team…
Read MoreCreative Spirit Launches to Create Integrated Employment Opportunities for People With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Al-3ORf3p4w] Creative Spirit, a non-profit organization that creates integrated employment opportunities for individuals with intellectual and development disabilities (IDDs), today announced its launch into the U.S. market. Creative Spirit is committed to creating a global movement, changing the face of what true diversity in employment looks like via advocacy, awareness and, most importantly, action…
Read MoreCelebrating Women's Equality Day with The Whole Story Project
Y&R New York’s AR project mentioned in the New York Time’s article Why We Should Put Women On Pedestals.
Read MoreMeet the 2017 i'mPART Fellows
The i’mPART Fellowship Program is a year-long experience for women who submitted winning applications. Out of over 160 women who applied or were nominated, 12 were chosen for this unique, AD Club-curated experience that provides the winners unparalleled training opportunities, access to major industry events, and executive level mentorship. Meet this year’s class: Not Pictured:…
Read MoreDear Interns
by Bill Koenigsberg, originally appeared on MediaPost Dear Interns, As the summer draws to a close, I would like to thank each and every one of you for making our industry better. You are the future leaders of our industry, and we — the current leaders — owe it to you to provide leadership and advice,…
Read MoreInternship Advice from Patrick Grandinetti, Head of Agency Business Development, Google, Inc.
1. Remember, everything happens for a reason. 2. Be passionate and 100% committed to achieving your goals. 3. People are usually flattered when you ask them for their advice. Frame your ask for career insights this way, and you’re more likely to get the meeting. 4. Asking myself, “What would I regret more, NOT doing?”…
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