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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ADWEEK Announces Chief of Staff Appointment, Plus Promotions Across Company

Mike Beyman joins ADWEEK as chief of staff and head of strategy & business operations.

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From Rebranding to Reinvention: The Marketing Journey of Quad CMO Josh Golden

Golden shares his marketing journey and being a change leader.

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The 10-Year Tension: Women Need More Time, Not More Balance

Flexibility alone can’t solve women's physiological limitations and society’s expectations. Ad agencies have the ability to level the playing field.

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Synthetic Media Producer Is the Latest Role Addressing Gen AI Ethics

The synthetic media producer will assess generative artificial intelligence content for inaccuracies, as well as advise clients on risk.

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What Does a Chief AI Officer Look Like in the Marketing World?

What brands must consider when hiring for this role to stay competitive.

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McKinney CEO Joe Maglio Will Also Take on the Chief Exec Role at Barbarian

Cheil North America is looking to better integrate its services.

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Starbucks Just Dropped Its Global CMO Role. Here’s Why

Current CMO Brady Brewer named CEO of Starbucks International in leadership reshuffle.

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The Group Creative Director Is the Player-Coach of the Creative Team

The GCD is both a creator and a supervisor of creative work.

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Kristen Cavallo Retires From Advertising After 30 Years in the Industry

Throughout Kristen Cavallo's 30-year career, she's never backed down from an opportunity to defend creativity.

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ADWEEK Appoints Ryan Joe as Editor in Chief

Ryan Joe spent three years as advertising editor at Business Insider.

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ESPN, Fox and WBD’s Sports Streamer Snags Former Apple Exec as CEO

ESPN, Fox and WBD have named Pete Distad as CEO of their sports streamer.

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Exploring the Creative Landscape: Insights from Squarespace CCO David Lee

How Squarespace's marketing initiatives expand beyond the Big Game.

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What’s Next for MediaLink Following CEO Michael Kassan’s Exit

The friction began before the dispute over the Special Expenses account.

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FCB Chicago Names Pedro Pérez Chief Creative Officer

FCB Chicago hired Pedro Pérez as chief creative officer, taking over from Andrés Ordóñez, who was promoted to global CCO at FCB.

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AKQA Promotes Shu Hung and Johnny Budden to Chief Creative Officers

The agency now has five CCOs with a global remit.