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Emerging brands and those long-established—but suddenly discovering breakthrough success—typically owe their triumphs to individuals whose innovative ideas, exceptional talents and ability to meet and adapt to new challenges have propelled the brand forward. These brand stars exist across the globe, and Adweek’s Brand Stars category pays them homage and discusses the notable achievements of these rising leaders. Showcasing the success stories of savvy startups to the marketing-minded thoughts and showstopping work of independent thinkers, Brand Stars offers great insight into what can be done to ensure a bright and energetic future for a brand.

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    Call for Nominations: The 2024 ADWEEK 50

    By Jameson Fleming

    Get your candidates in by Aug. 12; winners will be revealed in October.

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    Adweek Celebrates the Brand Stars of Cincinnati

    By Doug Zanger

    Honoring the best of the best of the Queen City.

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    Adweek’s 25 Cincinnati Brand Stars of 2019

    By David Griner

    Meet the leaders and rising stars shaping one of the Midwest's most innovative hubs.

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    Adweek Honors the Brand Stars of Detroit

    By Alexa Comeau

    Celebrating Motor City's innovators at the Shinola Hotel.

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    These 33 Brand Stars Are a Big Part of Why Toronto Is a Leader in Marketing, Media and Tech

    By T.L. Stanley

    Adweek celebrates the city's most innovative, forward-thinking and creative figures.

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    25 Detroit Brand Stars Who Are Defining a New Era for the City

    By Adweek Staff

    From auto innovators to passionate storytellers, these rising leaders are showing the city's limitless potential.

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    Adweek Celebrates Its Honorees at Dallas Brand Stars and the Winner’s Circle Event

    By Sammy Nickalls

    The best shots from our latest shindigs.

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    How Two Agency Strategists Embarked on a Quest to Find and Sell the Best Denim on Earth

    By Amy Corr

    The labor of love came from a desire for a better product.

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    23 Dallas Brand Stars Helping Drive One of Today’s Most Dynamic Hubs for Business and Innovation

    By Adweek Staff

    From major brands to savvy startups, these marketing-minded leaders are worth keeping an eye on.

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    Adweek Honors 16 Rising L.A. Brand Stars

    By Chris Ariens

    From Silicon Beach to the San Fernando Valley.

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    Adweek Honors Chicago’s Rising Brand Stars

    By Chris Ariens

    Celebrating Windy City innovation.

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    Meet the 20 Rising Brand Stars Changing the Landscape of Chicago

    By Adweek Staff

    From streetwear titans to brand leaders

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    These 16 L.A. Brand Stars Are Doing Show-Stopping Work in the City of Angels

    By T.L. Stanley

    From disrupters to direct-to-consumer brands

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    Adweek Continued Its City Spotlight Series by Celebrating Seattle’s Rising Brand Stars

    By Sammy Nickalls

    Presented by Accenture Interactive.

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    Here’s a Look at Adweek’s First Seattle Event, Honoring the City’s Rising Brand Stars

    By Doug Zanger

    The city's innovation and independent thinking were well represented.

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