TikTok Trends vs. Brand Marketing: Inside Social/Influencer strategies that break through the noise.

We’ve seen culture marketing & trendjacking activations surge this year. They’re arguably the hottest social/influencer marketing movement (besides “AI” ofcourse). But in an increasingly noisy environment with pretty much all brands catching on to the same open secret, how can brands truly breakthrough in the current attention economy? With a media impact value (MIV) estimated…

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Marketing and Advertising Leadership in the Modern Era – A New Dynamic

With the marketing and advertising industry being the first to stay abreast with trends, it’s important that leaders are continuously up to speed. In what ways are you staying ahead? Constantly evolving and staying in tune with consumers’ expectations and interests is essential to staying ahead! In recent years, we’ve evolved beyond traditional advertising methods…

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Rockstar — Mebrulin “Meb” Francisco

Rockstar Mebrulin "Meb" Francisco, EVP of Data Product at Choreograph along with her headshot.

Rockstar – Mebrulin “Meb” Francisco Mebrulin (Meb) Francisco has recently been appointed EVP of Data Product for Choreograph after serving as Global Data & Martech lead for EssenceMediacom for GroupM. As head of the Data Product, she integrates both structured and unstructured data to extract value in every signal. She is a strategic data partner…

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Innovator — Marie Rojas

Innovator Marie Rojas, Head of Talent at Ogilvy along with her headshot.

Innovator – Marie Rojas Marie Rojas is a Senior HR Executive with extensive experience in dynamic organizations and a strong champion for company culture. Born in Puerto Rico and raised in Spanish Harlem, she brings authenticity and a forward-thinking approach to leadership, empowering others and leading by example. As Head of People at Ogilvy New…

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Marketing and Advertising Leadership in the Modern Era – A New Dynamic

In the rapidly evolving landscape of Digital Out-of-Home (DOOH) advertising, innovation is not just an advantage—it’s a necessity. As the CEO of a fast-growing DOOH company, I’ve witnessed firsthand how integrating cutting-edge trends into our business model accelerates growth and maintains our relevance. We’ve long recognized the untapped potential of social media content beyond its…

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Icon — Roberto Alcazar

Icon Roberto Alcazar, EVP Managing Partner & Executive Director CD at 305 Worldwide along with his headshot

Icon – Roberto Alcazar Roberto led 305 Worldwide to becoming Best Small Agency of the Year, three times in a row (Muse). Under his leadership, the agency has also received numerous Platinum and Gold awards for client work and personally, in 2023, he was named to the prestigious Adweek 50 and Crain’s Notable Leaders in…

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Rockstar — Kathleen Andrade

Hispanic Heritage Month Rockstar Kathleen Andrade - Senior Brand Manager, MX at Haleon followed by her headshot.

Rockstar – Kathleen Andrade Kathleen Andrade is the Senior Brand Manager of Oral Care at Haleon Mexico, leading Sensodyne and Corega. With a strong background in media strategy at WPP and Publicis, she led award-winning campaigns for clients like UPS. Transitioning to brand management, she excelled at Prestige Consumer Healthcare and Haleon US, driving growth…

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Launch of Until There Are Nine

Former Advertising Executive Launches Platform to Give Women the Tools to Get Paid and Promoted  New York, NY — Weary of networking and advocacy groups simply talking about gender inequity issues in the workplace, a former ad agency executive has launched a groundbreaking membership platform, Until There Are Nine, to offer women tangible support to…

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Marketing and Advertising Leadership in the Modern Era – A New Dynamic

Inward Leadership: Guiding brands, teams and yourself in a changing world The definition and embodiment of leadership as a concept has changed dramatically over generations. As a society, we have witnessed remarkable shifts from predominantly centralized and mechanistic leadership styles to transformational and relationship-oriented styles. There has also been a shift from a very clear…

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