Portrait of Brad Brinegar

Brad Brinegar

Brad Brinegar is executive in residence at Duke University's Innovation and Entrepreneurship Initiative, chairman emeritus of McKinney and a member of our Adweek Academic Council. He was CEO of McKinney from 2002–2018, and before that, he spent most of his career at Leo Burnett, ultimately as CEO of Leo Burnett U.S.

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The Brands to Watch in 2022, From Madhappy to Spotify

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Last year's disruptors didn't disappoint. These are the new players on the scene.

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Why Gen Z Will Drive a ‘Double Top Line’

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How to win Gen Z customers more easily and attract and retain the best Gen Z talent.

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3 Most Interesting Disruptors We Must Keep Watching in 2021

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If you’ve had your fill of biking and breadmaking, check them out.

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Brands take note: You are where purpose meets people and, increasingly, where purpose means profit.

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Be ready to see more mid-sized, personally relevant direct brands with real staying power.