S’more product lead & Ad Club honoree Regina Guinto on the influencer-fueled future

Interview by Kendra Clark for The DRUM Regina Guinto, head of product design at dating app S’More, has been named one of the Advertising People of the Year by the Advertising Club of New York. Guinto opens up about building a career she’s proud of, finding inspiration and mapping the future of the marketing industry. … More S’more product lead & Ad Club honoree Regina Guinto on the influencer-fueled future

Ad Club Industry Legend Rishad Tobaccowala on why the next 10 years will be the best

Interview by Kenneth Hein for The DRUM After more than 40 years in the industry, Rishad Tobaccowala has seen it all – or at least most of it. Upon being named Industry Legend by the Ad Club, Tobaccowala shares some advice for those starting out, as well as a prediction for where the industry is headed. If … More Ad Club Industry Legend Rishad Tobaccowala on why the next 10 years will be the best

Unilever COO & Ad Club honoree Esi Eggleston Bracey on the need for a people-first ethos

Interview by Kendra Clark for The DRUM Esi Eggleston Bracey, Unilever’s executive vice-president and chief operating officer of beauty and personal care, has been named Marketer of the Year by the Advertising Club of New York. The Drum catches up with Bracey on what drives her and what’s next. The Advertising Club of New York, … More Unilever COO & Ad Club honoree Esi Eggleston Bracey on the need for a people-first ethos

Best Brand Campaign Of The Year, Future of Brick-and-Mortar, AI and More

Q&A with Lisa Gramling, SVP, Research Innovation & Intelligence, NA, Momentum Worldwide   In your opinion, what was the best 2021 brand campaign(s) and why? Hands down, Extra Gum’s “For When It’s Time” long version commercial. It was everything a campaign should be — funny, emotional, and relatable and did such a good job capturing … More Best Brand Campaign Of The Year, Future of Brick-and-Mortar, AI and More

Co-creation will be the new KPI | 2022 Predictions

From Eric Jacks, Chief Strategy Officer, Collab     In your opinion, what was the best 2021 brand campaign(s) and why? This isn’t one of our campaigns at Collab, but #TeamSeas with Mr. Beast and Mark Rober has everything we look for in a successful brand campaign. It pairs a mission-driven organization looking to clean the … More Co-creation will be the new KPI | 2022 Predictions

2022 Predictions with VMLY&R NY’s Chief Creative Officer

Q&A with Wayne Best, Chief Creative Officer, VMLY&R NY In your opinion, what was the best 2021 brand campaign(s) and why? I know I should choose some NFT idea or metaverse activation, but I’m choosing Discover the originals, a Swedish Tourism campaign. It is so simple and smart. I have wondered about those odd Ikea … More 2022 Predictions with VMLY&R NY’s Chief Creative Officer

Influencer Marketing Key To Back-To-School Shopping

From Jake Terrell, Senior Director for Music & Brand Partnerships, BEN   After a challenging and uncertain year, how are you seeing marketers approach back-to-school season as students prepare for the return to physical classrooms this fall? Mostly by embracing it. Everyone recognizes the challenges that come with going back to school this year but … More Influencer Marketing Key To Back-To-School Shopping

Agency and Brand Magic of Embracing Intersectionality

From Member Erika Vander, Creative Executive Assistant, GREY  Ultimately to remain authentic, brands need to stand with underrepresented communities all year round, so as we enter into pride month, how do you think brands should support the LGBTQ+ community? A good start is employee integration through volunteer work and charity contributions. Most companies don’t need … More Agency and Brand Magic of Embracing Intersectionality

HEY BRANDS, WE ARE LGBTQ+ 24/7/365 

From Member Glen Peden, VP Group Creative Director, Momentum Worldwide, NY I love Pride month and everything it represents—visibility, representation, respect and a celebration of diversity. As a gay man, I have been fortunate to witness so much progress in our fight for equality during my lifetime, but we still have a long way to go. Starting … More HEY BRANDS, WE ARE LGBTQ+ 24/7/365