American Advertising Federation

Drum roll please! We're excited to announce the newly appointed Advertising Hall of Fame Chair and Vice Chair: Kimberly Kelleher, Chief Commercial Officer of AMC Networks and Ross Martin, President and CXO of Known. You won’t want to miss what this power pair has in store for the 2025 Advertising Hall of Fame ceremonies on April 24, 2025 at Cipriani Wall Street. Learn more at aaf.org/ahof #AHOF2025

There’s only 10 DAYS left to apply to the #MosaicAwards... From the” Student Impact Award” honoring the student work of today created by tomorrow’s #DEI leaders, to the “Excellence in Supplier Diversity” category, recognizing the brands and agencies that champion diversity by actively engaging BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and disabled professionals in the creation and execution of their advertising campaigns – there’s something for all of us to celebrate. Head to the link in bio to apply today: aaf.org/mosaicawards!

“Nobody's free until everybody's free.” — Fannie Lou Hamer Happy #Juneteenth

AGENCY OF THE YEAR GOES TO…This could be you! At this year’s #MosaicAwards we’re introducing a new category: Agency of the Year! Recognizing a minority-owned or majority-minority owned agency that has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to creative excellence within the advertising industry, we hope you’ll consider submitting. Our FINAL deadline is June 30. Hurry and apply, judging begins in July! aaf.org/mosaicawards

Do you know an absolute industry LEGEND? Nominate them for the 2025 Advertising Hall of Fame class. Our July 12th deadline is only one month away. Learn more at aaf.org/ahof #AHOF2025 

Our #MosaicAwards submission has been EXTENDED to JUNE 30. Has your agency submitted yet? We can’t wait to celebrate and honor the companies and individuals in the #advertising industry who’ve committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion through creative work, advocacy, and company-wide initiatives. Submit your entries today: aaf.org/mosaicawards!

Say 👋🏿👋🏾👋🏽👋🏼👋🏻 to our new AAF leaders: Stephanie Price, M.A., CTE, Council of Governors Chair; Jeff Sheets, National Education Executive Council Chair; and Erika Cherelle Rodriguez, Ad 2 National Chair; and. Each year, the AAF welcomes new volunteers committed to furthering the mission of the organization and the advertising industry.

AAF News: Jack Bamberger, GM of Agency Business, TikTok and Jacki Kelley, EVP, Chief Client Officer, & Chief Business Officer, Interpublic Group, were named 2024-2025 AAF Board Chair and Vice Chair, respectively. The appointments are effective July 1.

Now available: #TheMosaic10 Panel Discussion! See the top 10 consumer-selected multicultural ad campaigns and cultural moments of the past year and hear from industry leaders as they discuss the impact of the work on our industry. Watch here: https://lnkd.in/erCPiYv3 The Mosaic 10 of 2023: 1. Dance Into Confidence 2.0 BetterMe + Arc1801 2. Filmada con iPhone 14 Pro: La Realización de Huracán Ramírez vs. La Piñata Enchilada Apple + TBWA\Media Arts Lab 3. Faces of Travel Delta Air Lines + Kin 4. Totalmente Verizon + Ogilvy NY 5. Table Talk Indeed + 72andSunny 6. Be One Of Many Team X India (Omnicom x Mercedes-Benz)) 7. Legacy in the Making: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater The Legacy Lab + Team One 8. Certified Care Raid + Energy BBDO 9. Ridiculous Excuses Not To Be Inclusive CoorDown + THE SMALL AGENCY 10. The First Ever Lexus TX: VVIPs Lexus + Team One

Congratulations to University of California, Berkeley on winning 1ST PLACE in the National Student Advertising Competition presented by Tide! #NSAC2024