Archives: People
Randi White L24
By Mariana August 14, 2024 |Randi White is an enthusiastic, strategic-thinking, and impact-driven senior leader with 17 years of experience building brands and successful teams, fostering lasting client relationships, and developing DEIB strategies that drive change. She is currently an SVP at award-winning Day One Agency focused on Strategy and DEIB, a role created for her based on her unparalleled […]
Pia Padukone L24
By Mariana August 14, 2024 |Pia Padukone has worked in healthcare advertising her whole life. But the healthcare part is not what drives her. It’s story that is the through line. She followed it to different agencies and new roles, chasing the opportunities that lit a fire in her to follow their narratives. In all the free time that advertising […]
Nidhi Patel L24
By Mariana August 14, 2024 |As North America Head of Audience Data Strategy and MarTech, Nidhi is responsible for bringing Audience Data Strategy & Insights at the center of the End-to-End planning and Measurement process. As member of EssenceMediacom US Leadership team, Nidhi is leading the transformation of our operations, pushing audiences through the full Planning, Activation, Measurement process and […]
Nana Bediako L24
By Mariana August 14, 2024 |An acclaimed entertainment marketer and advocate for representation, Nana brings 20 years of expertise, crafting groundbreaking campaigns for industry giants like Netflix, Warner Brothers, Paramount, and Universal Studios. At Meta Inc, she leads creative marketing, content strategy, and innovation, building content experiences that connect brands and creators to the world. Committed to uplifting underrepresented communities, […]
Mike Williams L24
By Mariana August 14, 2024 |Mike Williams’ North Star is driving progress through creativity. He has been able to realize this vision in multiple leadership roles. Prior to his current role as Executive Creative Director at FCB, Mike led Branded Content for a publisher; was a creative lead at the BET network; and ran creative for Commonground, a multicultural advertising […]
Mike Taylor L24
By Mariana August 14, 2024 |Mike Taylor serves as Vice President, Team Marketing & Business Operations, for the NBA and is charged with growing NBA, WNBA, NBA G League & NBA 2K League team profitability through strategic consulting in all areas of business operations, including ticket sales, suite sales, customer retention, sponsorship, marketing and digital, suite sales, guest experience, arena […]
Mikaela Liboro L24
By Mariana August 14, 2024 |Mika Liboro currently serves as EVP, Head of Communications for McCann North America. She specializes in corporate communications for creative agencies with an emphasis on executive eminence, content development and strategic media relations, working closely with the c-suite to develop agency and brand narratives. Mika provides strategic counsel and is a media relations powerhouse with […]
LaChanel Hemphill L24
By Mariana August 14, 2024 |With a focus on health equity and inclusive data-driven marketing practices, LaChanel Hemphill has led initiatives connecting healthcare clients with underserved populations, addressing disparities in provider education, health literacy and access. Utilizing data analytics, she has identified regional variations to tailor strategic marketing interventions, fostering increased engagement and positive outcomes. Additionally, as a Subject Matter […]
Julia Estacolchic L24
By Mariana August 14, 2024 |Before joining Match in 2017 to lead multicultural marketing strategy for Match Affinity, Julia was Managing Director at Dieste, an Omnicom agency, leading a group of brand executives and cross-functional teams in business development for key clients including AT&T, The Hershey Company, Southwest Airlines, Nissan, and P&G among others. Previously, she was Director of Marketing […]
Jay Kantar L24
By Mariana August 14, 2024 |Jay is the Executive Director of Talent Development and Inclusion at TBWA\Media Arts Lab, Apple’s Creative agency. In his current global role, he leads Talent and Learning Development, Culture & Engagement, Employee Resource Groups (ERGS), and DEI. Jay’s career spans Tech, Media, Government, Ed, and Non-Profit. He holds 25+ years international experience leading business transformation […]