Do you want to know what’s happening in the advertising industry on a citywide basis? Are you aware of who the rising brand stars are in Chicago? How about Seattle? Or D.C.? That’s what Adweek’s City Spotlight category is all about — highlighting the top stories across the United States so that the rest of the world can see how these cities are affecting the advertising industry as a whole. Discover innovative entrepreneurs and global influencers and learn why some of these locations hold an important place on the advertising industry map.

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Miami Is Emerging as a Creative Powerhouse

The agencies and creatives there are bringing positive attention to the city.

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Adweek’s 2019 LA Brand Stars Never Got the Memo That Los Angeles Is Just for Chilling Out

These 16 execs are producing big gains and unexpected solutions for everything from dating apps and sports teams to fresh flowers.

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Adweek Honors Chicago’s Rising Brand Stars

Celebrating Windy City innovation.

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These 2 Chicago Streetwear Brands Found National Success By Keeping It Local

Joe Freshgoods and Juan-Elias Riesco are making their mark while supporting the next generation of artists.

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

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

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How Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe Are Redefining What It Means to Be a Seattle ‘Power Couple’

Humble but passionate, the athletic stars are building on the city's reputation for advocacy and progress.

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Here’s a Look at Adweek’s First D.C. Event, Honoring Washington’s Rising Brand Stars

The District has become a hub of innovation and entrepreneurship.

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How Five Guys, a Brand Built on Customer Experience, Finally Warmed Up to Advertising

Marketing vp Molly Catalano reflects on the chain's massive growth and digital evolution.

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How D.C. Became One of the Top Cities for Inclusive, Female-Driven Entrepreneurship

Washington's diverse startup scene is helping narrow venture capital's biggest gap.

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Meet the 24 Rising Brand Stars Bringing a New Wave of Energy to Washington, D.C.

From innovative entrepreneurs to global influencers.