Archives: People
Priscilla Lau – LEADERS 2023
By David August 21, 2023 |Priscilla Lau is an impact player, community builder and business leader. She spent the last 15 years at Google and YouTube working with Top Fortune 500 advertisers growing their business and with YouTube’s most influential creators and partners in food, lifestyle, news, publishing and technology. She is a DEI champion and the former co-founder of […]
Phillips Collins – LEADERS 2023
By David August 21, 2023 |I’m the founder of Good Black Art: the first and only platform that is centered around the most promising emerging Black artists from around the world offering e-commerce, media and partnerships and exhibitions. After studying International Business at Elon University, I started my career living in Asia for nearly 10 years as a global marketer […]
Patrick Bennett – LEADERS 2023
By David August 21, 2023 |I’m not a fan of labels. I started out as an artist. Then I became a graphic designer. Then UI designer, developer, art director, creative director, executive creative director, photographer, consultant, journalist, influencer, rum connoisseur, and entrepreneur—among others. The one label I do think works is Creative. It’s broad enough to encompass my passion for […]
Nina Bell – LEADERS 2023
By David August 21, 2023 |Nina Bell is an executive marketing professional, with over a decade of experience building brands and consumer loyalty for organizations. As the Senior Director of Experiential Marketing at Essence Ventures, Nina oversees the execution of experiences for various company owned brands like Essence, AFROPUNK and GU Summit. Her curiosity for life and people, is what’s […]
Nicky Lorenzo – LEADERS 2023
By David August 21, 2023 |Nicky is a Senior Vice President, Executive Creative Director and writer currently sharing her leadership at 305Worldwide, NY. With over 19 years of experience in the ad agency world, she enjoys working on global campaigns where ideas transcend language and tap into human truths. Nicky has flexed her creativity on iconic brands such as Pfizer, […]
Lopaka Purdy – LEADERS 2023
By David August 21, 2023 |After years of looking for an exit out of the marketing world, Lopaka realized he had been walking his path all along. In 2023, after twelve years of steady business and leadership development, Lopaka became the president and owner of Waldinger Creative, a branding and strategic communications practice based in Baltimore, Maryland. Over his career, […]
Kristin Jarrett – LEADERS 2023
By ADCOLOR August 21, 2023 |Kristin Jarrett is a social impact and creative leader who works to deliver effective strategies that drive equity and social justice through inclusive media and community engagement. Kristin’s work aligns industry resources with community institutions to help rebalance power for the most marginalized communities. Through her work, Kristin strives to shift culture by building inclusive […]
Kali Williams – LEADERS 2023
By ADCOLOR August 21, 2023 |Kali Williams is a distinguished alumna of Howard University, harnessing nearly two decades of expertise in brand marketing and communications, a feat that has garnered her multiple accolades. Her leadership prowess shines through collaborations with global giants, driving awareness, sales, and interconnections. As the founder of The Eclectic Group LLC, Kali empowers businesses and minority […]
Kai Weidie – LEADERS 2023
By ADCOLOR August 21, 2023 |Kai leads dentsu Media’s efforts to further champion diversity, equity and inclusion strategies, programs, and education across its media agencies and scaled offerings in the Americas. Kai works closely with client teams to drive diversity and inclusion initiatives and campaigns to foster meaningful content. She also empowers an equitable and thriving culture that drives belonging […]
Jonelle Brown – LEADERS 2023
By ADCOLOR August 21, 2023 |Jonelle Brown is an award-winning marketer and brand strategist with over 15 years’ experience working at top entertainment brands. She is the Director of Global Franchise Planning & Studio Marketing at Paramount. She is responsible for the development and execution of consumer products and marketing strategy for the Paramount studio business and Paramount Consumer Products […]