Profiles in Black Creativity: Gwen Kelly and the Pullman Porters Campaign

Multicultural marketing evangelist shares the story of her iconic American Family Insurance ad

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For the past two years, in celebration of Black History Month, agency owner Derek Walker has highlighted some of the industry’s most prominent and emerging Black talent. This year, Adweek is partnering with Walker on this inspiring and important project. 

For the first day of Black History Month, we’re celebrating multicultural marketing evangelist Gwen Kelly. She served in executive roles at Walmart and spent several years at agencies like Burrell, Della Femina Travisano & Partners, TracyLocke and Wells Rich Greene.

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