WHY PITCH WORK IS THE BEST WORK.

From Justin Ebert and Niraj Zaveri, Executive Creative Directors at VMLY&R Recently, the unthinkable happened to us.  We pitched a global piece of business. And we won. (But that’s not the unthinkable part.) It’s that the work that won us the pitch is the work they’re actually going to make. With really no changes.  Who does…

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Icons, Rockstars, & Innovators – Marc Fenty

Marc Fenty is SVP and Director of OOH at Horizon Media and co-chair and founding member of OOH UNITED, an industry-wide initiative committed to advancing a culture built on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). The changemakers of OOH UNITED are committed to the shared responsibility of creating a culture that celebrates the strength that comes from…

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Icons, Rockstars, & Innovators – Marques E. Zak

Marques E. Zak currently serves as the Director of Cultural Platforms at American Express. In this role, he is responsible for developing and executing a marketing strategy around how and where the American Express brand shows up to authentically connect with Multicultural communities to drive brand consideration and demand. Prior to American Express, Marques was…

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Icons, Rockstars, & Innovators – Juan Bonilla

As the EVP of Account Services, Juan is responsible for driving business strategy, thought leadership and creative innovation for multiple brands in WI’s portfolio, including Constellation Brands, Visa, FritoLay, Pepsi, BMS and City of New York. His work on these brands has helped WI bolster its DE&I capabilities as well as extend WI’s strength in building…

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Icons, Rockstars, & Innovators – Thomas Drew

Thomas Drew, or “TDrew,” is a driven entrepreneur, public speaker, and the Co-Founder and President of 1AND1 – a comprehensive platform that helps users improve their mental and physical well-being through expert-curated resources, daily content, technology-based tools and immersive experiences. He has experience in marketing and consulting, having previously run a division at a marketing…

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Icons, Rockstars, & Innovators – Cindy Augustine

Cynthia “Cindy” Augustine was named Global Chief Talent Officer for McCann Worldgroup in 2021. Cynthia joined McCann Worldgroup from IPG sister agency network FCB, where she served as Global Chief Talent Officer for 10 years. As a global chief talent officer within the IPG family since 2011, Cindy has attracted A+ talent and created diverse,…

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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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