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In a Legends & Leadership conversation with Jack Myers, Gina Grillo, President and CEO of The Advertising Club of New York and International ANDY Awards, shared her passion, commitment, and her relentless pursuit of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) in the advertising industry. Gina, a visionary leader with over 15 years at the helm of the…

Trademark Considerations for Copyrighted Works in the Public Domain By: Joy Wildes & Claudia Cohen In the United States, an original work of authorship fixed in a tangible medium of expression (meaning the work can be communicated in a visual or audio form) is a protectable copyright. This means that the owner has the exclusive…

Ensuring Authentic Consumer Reviews By: Paavana Kumar In the wake of its updates to the Endorsement Guides, the FTC also recently announced a Proposed Rule on the Use of Consumer Reviews and Testimonials. Although the practices prohibited by the Proposed Rule are already unlawful under Section 5 of the FTC Act, the Proposed Rule is…

Rockstar — Angela Mayfield Angela is an experienced marketer with a background in global business development and strategy. She is currently the Head of Growth, US at Initiative where she has brought in over $1 billion in global billings in the past 18 months. Previously she held the role of Global Chief of Staff at…

Rockstar — Aaron Francois Aaron is a Blerd, social media enthusiast, sneakerhead, and lover of all things DEI. He was first exposed to the marketing industry via the 4A’s MAIP program, and since then have worked across several verticals including retail, finance, gaming, and tech. Aaron takes pride in fusing cultural nuance and strategic thinking…

Innovator — Erica Irvin Erica Irvin is Group Vice President and Chief Counsel for Legal at Albertsons Companies Inc., charged with leading a team of attorney and non-attorney professionals to support the company’s digital and technology transformation. With 25 years of experience as in-house counsel at public, private and start-up companies in industries ranging from…

1. Regulation vs. Innovation: Generative AI Legal Concerns By: Samantha Rothaus and Andrew Richman   While generative AI’s meteoric rise was the hot button issue for 2023, it is sure to remain a key focus across the advertising industry in 2024. The coming year is likely to bring more clarity to the many legal concerns…

Unlocking the Future: The Transformation of Influencer Marketing By: Allison Fitzpatrick In June, the FTC released its final Endorsement Guides, which were last updated in 2009. Important updates include expanding the definition of “endorser” to include virtual influencers, re-emphasizing that agencies, intermediaries and influencers can be held liable for deceptive endorsements, and a new section…

Innovator — Juan Woodbury   Juan Woodbury, an Entertainment industry veteran and Grammy Award Winner, serves as North America Creative and Entertainment Lead for The Coca-Cola Company (TCCC) at Ogilvy and WPP Open X. Woodbury is responsible for driving creative work that influences culture and continuously delivers on TCCC’s market-leading position. Working with the entire…

Icon — Dr. Charlene Thomas Charlene Thomas is an accomplished entertainment industry executive matched with a PhD in Marketing alongside a M.B.A. in International Marketing. Thomas has contributed to the success of 3 major multi-million-dollar conglomerates: LOUD Records, Rocafella Records  and Slip-N-Slide Records, all by spearheading innovative and uniquely successful marketing campaigns for artists such…