As Global CEO of Publicis Media Exchange, Dave Penski leads investment on behalf of Publicis Media globally. He was previously CEO of Zenith US. Dave has created numerous best-in-class cultural initiatives including Zenith Gives Back, and the Media Trainee Program, which has created a strong pipeline of diverse entry-level talent for Publicis Media. Dave is […]

Rik van der Kooi is the Corporate Vice President of Microsoft Advertising. In this capacity, he leads the company’s global advertising business and sales organization, which is focused on developing advertising and monetization solutions for marketers. Rik also plays a key leadership role in an evolved strategy across Microsoft’s search, advertising and news businesses, holding […]

Named by GQ magazine as the First Gentleman of Hip Hop, Derek ‘Fonzworth Bentley’ Watkins is a Grammy nominated producer, artist, author, and fashion icon. He won the Guild of Music Supervisors Best Original Song Award for the Juneteenth Episode of Blackish and the MTV Moonman for Best Choreography for “Fade” video feat. Teyana Taylor. […]

Luvvie Ajayi is an award-winning author, speaker and digital strategist who thrives at the intersection of comedy, technology and activism. Her debut book, I’M JUDGING YOU: The Do-Better Manual, was released to critical acclaim and became an instant New York Times best-seller. It’s a collection of essays that critiques our fame-obsessed, social media-centric lives, while […]

Brandon has spent his career proving that advertising means nothing if it can’t make a lasting impact on culture. Like any visionary, he learned the rules before he broke them. Brandon worked on some of the world’s most iconic brands; Absolut Vodka, McDonalds, PlayStation, Heineken, Coke Zero and then helmed as Global Creative Director of […]

Sheldon attended and graduated from Columbia University in 1974, with a B.A. in English. During his time at Columbia, he became a member of the inaugural class of what became the 4A’s Multicultural Advertising Internship Program (MAIP). It was here where Sheldon’s career in media and advertising began. During his college years, Sheldon worked at […]

Robert Wong is an American graphic designer and creative director best known for his work as design chief of Starbucks and co-founder of Google Creative Lab. He has been honored as a Master of Design by Fast Company and one of 50 Most Influential Designers in America. He is an elected member of Alliance Graphique […]

Steve Pamon is the President and Chief Operating Officer of global entertainer Beyoncé’s production company, Parkwood Entertainment. In his time at Parkwood, the team has continued its history of critical and commercial success, as evident in the “Lemonade” visual album, The Formation World Tour, Coachella Festival , “Homecoming” documentary, On the Run II tour, Ivy […]

Hector Orcí has helped pioneer the growth and recognition of the U.S. Hispanic marketing industry while helping increase sales and profits for several Fortune 500 companies. In March of this year, he was inducted into the American Advertising Federation Hall Of Fame. In 1996, Hector was inducted into the Se Habla Español Hall of Fame. […]

Eva Longoria, Golden Globes-nominated and Screen Actors Guild award-winning actress, producer, director, activist and “Desperate Housewives” alum, is set to co-star in the live-action feature film “Dora and the Lost City of Gold” and most recently had roles in “Overboard” and “Dog Days”. Eva sits at the helm of her production company, UnbeliEVAble Entertainment, and […]