American Advertising Federation

TONIGHT at the iconic Cipriani Wall Street...It's the 74th Annual Advertising Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies & Gala Dinner, celebrating the #AdvertisingLegends who have distinguished themselves with outstanding, globally-recognized achievements. Stay tuned to our IG Stories for highlights from the #BiggestNightInAdvertising! The 2025 Class Linda Boff, CEO, Said Differently and Former Global Chief Marketing Officer, GE John Hayes, Former Chief Marketing Officer, American Express David Lubars, Former Chief Creative Officer, BBDO Worldwide and Chairman, BBDO North America Alex López Negrete, President, CEO & Co-Founder, Lopez Negrete Communications Raja Rajamannar, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer, Mastercard Lisa Sherman, President & CEO, The Ad Council Rishad Tobaccowala, Author and Former Chief Strategist & Growth Officer, Publicis Groupe Susan Wojcicki, CEO Emeritus, YouTube Corporate Inductee: Mars Incorporated

A huge thank you to Clear Channel Outdoor for helping us celebrate this year's #AdvertisingLegends at the 74th Annual Advertising Hall of Fame!

In part one of a two-part series, LBB hears from this year’s Advertising Hall of Fame inductees about the campaigns and creative lessons that shaped their storied careers. Read part one here: https://lnkd.in/eKw_jrcn Part two of the series will release on LLB Online on Friday, April 25. #AHOF2025 #AdvertisingLegends #BiggestNightInAdvertising

#ADMERICA2025 will feature sessions that will provide insights into the issues important to those working in the advertising, marketing, and media industries. See the full agenda of programming and REGISTER at aaf.org/admerica. Confirmed Sessions The Power of Sports to Build Brands Differentiating a Legacy Brand The Mosaic 10 Panel Discussion Reach, Engagement and Ad Effectiveness HI Emotion Equals Experience Can You Solve People? AAF Government Affairs: Building Value and Recruiting Members by Protecting Advertising Putting the Pieces Together: A Q&A with AAF’s EVPs Build a Value-able Agency

Mosaic Scholarship Application Now Open! We’re awarding financial support to multicultural students pursuing careers in advertising, media, and marketing, because your voice and vision deserve to be heard. If you’re a current student with a passion for the advertising industry and a story to tell, apply now at https://lnkd.in/epKJcu36

Did your campaign spark conversation, shift the narrative, or resonate with the New Majority? We want to see it! Submit for The Mosaic 10, a consumer-selected "Top 10" list of the most impactful multicultural moments in advertising that moved the culture forward. Deadline is in TWO WEEKS: April 30, 2025, 5:00 PM ET 🔗 to submit: aaf.org/mosaic10

Host Tim Natividad joins two powerhouse women—Sanja K. and Linda Kaplan Thaler— as they break down what it takes to build, scale, and lead successful businesses. From crossing boundaries in creative campaigns to navigating boardrooms with confidence, this is the inside look at leadership, innovation, and the future of business—through the lens of women who make it happen. Listen 🔊🔊🔊 now at the 🔗 in the bio #FutureLegendsOfAdvertising

Know a rising star who’s changing the game in advertising? Nominate them for the Advertising Hall Achievement Class of 2025. Deadline to nominate is May 12, 2025. Learn more at aaf.org/AHOA #FutureLegendsOfAdvertising

Please welcome our new AAF Corporate Board Members! These industry leaders represent tech, media, ad agencies, brands, and creators. We are proud to collaborate with this impressive group on work that positively impacts the industry. Evan Adlman, EVP Commercial Sales & Revenue Operations, AMC Networks Caroline Clayton, VP of Communications and Marketing, American Airlines Jo Cronk, North America President, Whalar Tim Natividad, GM, US Head of Enterprise Sales, TikTok Andrea Kerr Redniss, Managing Director, MediaLink & Partner at UTA Aaron Sobol, Head of NA Media Investment and Data Governance, Unilever

The registration and hotel deadlines are quickly approaching for #ADMERICA2025, the AAF’s national conference happening June 5-8, in Pittsburgh...REGISTER NOW: aaf.org/admerica