The role of advertising industry leaders and their companies is constantly ebbing, flowing, and evolving. On our Leadership and Talent page, you will find the latest news and updates from the movers and shakers of the advertising industry — CMOs, co-founders, creative directors, vice presidents, and other advertising industry leaders and talent. Adweek keeps tabs on the leaders in the marketing world and the industry's rising stars, so you're always up to date on who the key trailblazers are. You'll also get a glimpse inside the minds of industry leaders via thought leadership pieces, interviews, and opinion columns.
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New Role for Jellyfish Founder Rob Pierre as The BrandTech Group M&A Deal Finalized

Deal will 'supercharge our capabilities,' said Jellyfish founder Rob Pierre.

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The Important Role of Intersectionality in the Ad Industry

Omelet CEO on why lived experiences and identities are what makes incredible storytelling.

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Brave Commerce Podcast: Driving Gender Equality and Diversity in Business

Founder and CEO Shelley Zalis on the importance of embracing failure as a stepping stone to success.

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How Trina Roffino Learned To Love Her Job Again

[Sensitive content: This article mentions suicide. If you’re struggling with mental illness or having suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255.] As one of the first working [...]

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Unilever’s Top Marketer Conny Braams Exits After 33 Years in the Business

Braams was the Dove and Persil owner’s first ever chief digital and commercial officer

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How to Keep Your Marketing All-Stars Happy

With 61% of Americans looking to leave their current jobs, CMOs and CEOs must proactively nurture their top performers to combat attrition.

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Leslie Barrett Named President of Goodby Silverstein & Partners

The 23-year agency veteran takes over the role from Derek Robson.

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VMLY&R CEO Jon Cook Had His Own ‘Damar Hamlin Moment.’ This Is His Death-Defying Story

A series of fortunate events saved his life after his heart stopped.

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How CMOs Can Overcome Their Internal Marketing Problem

Savvy storytelling aimed at a very specific audience.

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Wunderman Thompson Appoints Rosie Bardales as Creative Leader in New York

The prior global ecd for BETC will report to WT's North America creative chief Tom Murphy.

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Mindshare Names Matterkind’s Nancy Hall New North America CEO

Amanda Richman formerly filled the role before stepping down unexpectedly in March.

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Diego Scotti Is Leaving the CMO Role at Verizon

He's departing to 'explore new challenges.'

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Nike’s Former CMO—Now Running Maserati—Shares 6 Pieces of Marketing Wisdom

Whether selling sneakers or selling cars, Davide Grasso's advice always applies.

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Saying ‘No’ Opened More Doors for Producer Cynthia Ángel

The co-founder of D L A Productions went from loving horror films to making Cannes-winning work.

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The Speed of Culture Podcast: The Intimacy of Data With Tariq Hassan

How to collect, keep and expand data on this episode of The Speed of Culture podcast.