What makes an INNOVATOR?
They travel the roads not taken…a pioneer of change…fearlessly creating groundbreaking initiatives and solutions!
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Dee Dee Faison is a 20-year veteran in the media, marketing, special events and entertainment arenas.
After spending most of her career in multicultural partnerships, Dee Dee knows what truly drives diversity initiatives and impact. She works daily to connect and build a trusted and effective dialogue with her audiences.
Dee Dee is currently the Director of Client Success for iHeartRadio’s Black Information Network. In the past she’s overseen event strategy for FDA hip-hop campaign Fresh Empire and served as Marketing Director for legendary R&B station WBLS (New York.) She’s also held past marketing roles at Sony Music and TVT Records. In 2008, Dee Dee started Faison Entertainment LLC, a full-service marketing and event management company. Past clients include Toyota, Sprint, United Healthcare, McDonalds, Wells Fargo, and Essence Festival.
Dee Dee is a proud Alumna of Howard University with a B.A. in TV Production and a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. She is an active member of various community organizations in the NY Tri-State area and the proud mommy of a 4-year-old son, Trey.
Connect with Dee Dee on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
— The AD Club Foundation is proud to recognize outstanding industry professionals, during our 5th Annual Black History Month recognition series titled, “Icons, Rock Stars & Innovators”.
Each day during Black History Month we profile a selected “Icon, Rock Star & Innovator” across all our digital platforms. Though we cannot be together in person, the spirit of our history and the legacy of our excellence lives on in us. Follow the series on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn!
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Check out our other content from previous years
2020 – Honorees 2019 – Sizzle Reel 2019 – Online Exhibition 2019 – Icons, RockStars, & Innovators 2018 – Icons, RockStars, & Innovators