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We see you. We see your talent. We see the gap. Change is coming — real change.
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@TIMESUPNOW
Proud to announce today the launch of @TIMESUPAD, in solidarity with our sisters in advertising. More info: timesupadvertising.com/#TimesUpAdvertising
A special thank you to Bennett D. Bennett (@TheAcecapade) for moderating this year's @MAIP Summit event. You've been a shining light and we're so honored to have you.
Special Offer for 4A’s Members: @WeWork Discount!
@4As is excited to offer you up to 20% discount at select WeWork locations.
Learn more here:
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"We've been making #data available to make it easier to understand, simply, what is happening. I think where you get into conflict is when there are misaligned incentives." Tara Walpert-Levy, VP, Agency and Brand Solutions, @Google#4AsDecisions2020
"What's #premium is content that consumers are personally passion about. It's 3X more important than #celebrity, 2X more than production value. It turns out those things don't have that much relevance." #4AsDecisions2020 - Tara Walpert-Levy of @Google on #ROI
In Memoriam: Sheldon Levy
A true friend, mentor, and colleague to @MAIP and the entire 4A's community, and well beyond.
The marketing industry has lost a lifelong champion of diversity and POC. We will honor him by advancing his good work.
Sheldon, thank you for everything.
Congratulations to @AdWeek Media Agency of the Year Winners:
@MediaComUS - Global Media Agency of the Year;
@MediahubMLG - U.S. Media Agency of the Year;
@360i - Breakthrough Media Agency of the Year!
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It's #MAIP2019 Selection Day! Stay tuned for live tweeting of @MAIP talent recruitment to some of the biggest and best agencies in the industry! #MAIPItHappen
“Diversity is awesome. Inclusion is great. But retention is where it’s at. We need to keep supporting the future, even if it doesn’t look like you.” - Andy Deeza, copywriter at @BBDONY#TheFaceOfTalent
Right Now: "What Happens When It's Your Crisis to Manage?"
Lunch and Learn with @heide_gardner Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at @InterpublicIPG and @JudySmith_, Founder and President, Smith & Company
#4AsTalent2030
More agencies say they're getting ghosted after creative pitches. "It represents a misunderstanding of agencies’ role as close business partners and of the strategy and creativity they deliver," Marla Kaplowitz (@meknyc) tells @kristinamonllos at @digiday: digiday.com/marketing/no-tan…
Join @4As' Coordinator - Diversity & Inclusion, Gloria Lin at @advertisingweek for “The Importance of Intersectionality in the Pursuit of Equity” panel, presented w/ @TIMESUPAD.
Tue, October 02 at 9:00 AM, Univision Stage. #AWNewYorkbit.ly/2I9Z4op
ALT Join @4As' Coordinator - Diversity & Inclusion, Gloria Lin at @advertisingweek for “The Importance of Intersectionality in the Pursuit of Equity” panel, presented w/ @TIMESUPAD. Tue, October 02 at 9:00 AM, Univision Stage. #AWNewYork http://bit.ly/2I9Z4op
#4AsPartnerAwards
Great Creative Powered By Collaboration
Enter The Ad Industry's Only Awards Program Recognizing Great Creative Partnerships.
Winners to be revealed at 4A's Accelerate, taking place April 8-10 in Miami.
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For 21 years, @4As has provided $3.6M in scholarships—bringing financial access to undergrad/grad advertising students. 4A’s Foundation furthers financial access & fosters economic mobility in the industry. Celebrate our success at #TheFaceofTalent 8/6-10.
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ALT @4A's The Face of Talent, Aug 6-10, NYC http://bit.ly/2zL9nPj
Learn how diverse creators help brands enhance authenticity with @Twitter's Stacy Minero, @BurtsBees' Ericka Santos, and Barry Wade of @OMD, happening Feb 1-2 11-5 PM ET. Don't miss this exclusive #4AsDecisions 2022 session, sponsored by @TwitterMktg. go.4as.org/DC22TWJan22
For 100+ years, we have been deeply committed to DE&I within the ad industry. It is up to all of us to continue to play a role in dismantling racial issues and we call on our members to continue to do the work that will drive change. #AntiRacist#BlackLivesMatter#TakeAction
For strategists by strategists! Take a peek at the thought-provoking speakers you can expect to hear at #4As#StratFest virtual event on 9/16! Learn more about our exciting line-up: stratfest.aaaa.org/speakers-…
Congrats to our own @chickfoxgrover for putting together an amazing conference! Thank you to our phenomenal emcees Charlie Oliver (@itscomplicated) and @Tim_Leak. On behalf of the @4As thank you to everyone for attending this year’s ##4asCreateTech
#MAIPItHappen
The #Talent Event of the Summer:
@MAIP + @4As#TheFaceOfTalent 2018 Highlights Report now available!
The Face of Talent: recognizing + celebrating aspiring advertising hopefuls from across the 4A’s diversity + inclusion initiatives.
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ALT #MAIPItHappen The #Talent Event of the Summer: @MAIP + @4As #TheFaceOfTalent 2018 Highlights Report now available! Face of Talent: recognizing + celebrating aspiring advertising hopefuls from across the 4A’s diversity + inclusion initiatives. http://bit.ly/2LiiDL2
The 2nd Annual #MAIPSummit exclusively for @MAIP alumni to learn, grow & advance in their careers attracted over 120 alumni.
Thanks to agency partners including @PublicisGroupe, @JWT_Worldwide, @OHGTalent & FCB Health group for their tremendous support.
To be named a fastest growing agency during these challenging times is an amazing accomplishment. Congratulations to our #4As members @CashmereAgency, Arts & Letters Creative Co., @pavone & Fig for being named to this honorable list!
Achieving growth in a normal year is challenging enough, but the agencies ranked among our annual Fastest Growing list navigated extraordinary obstacles to achieve success.
Check out the entire, sortable list, topped by the aptly named Movers+Shakers: adweek.it/3l79wSK
Our @MAIP community is growing. How will you support our no. 1 program pipelining top diverse talent into the advertising industry? Follow, share, and connect with us. #MAIPSummit2019#MAIPItHappen
"MAIP is truly a network of creative and passionate people that are here to support every single unique perspective and voice out there. It's one of a kind." @traviskim43, brand strategist #MAIP2018#TheFaceOfTalent
"Stay consistent with customer experience. It's not a department. #CX is a manifestation of departments coming together to create one harmonious process." Jon Cook, @VMLYR at #4AsCXEffect+ 2021
Congratulations to @rga’s @saneel on his induction into the AAF’s 2018 Advertising Hall of Achievement!
One of @4As 100 People Who Make Advertising Great, #MAIPAlum, a 2016 Paragon Award winner + 4A’s Foundation board member, another well-deserved honor!
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ALT Congratulations to @rga’s @saneel on his induction into the AAF’s 2018 Advertising Hall of Achievement!
Growing pains. New beginnings. The #MAIP2019 fellows will have a life-changing experience becoming new agency members and joining the @MAIP family. #MAIPItHappen
ATTN CHI: Catch Taylor Yarbrough, D&I Strategy & Talent Dev, @4As on the #TimesUpAdvertising Learning Lab panel at #ADMERICA18, @AAFNational’s conference on the intersection of advertising + education, innovation + collaboration. June 6-9, 2018 Chicago.
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We were blessed to have so many great speakers like Rishad Tobaccowala (@rishad) at 4A’s StratFest 2019! Read the full presentations here: aaaa.org/4as-stratfest-2019-…
On Day 1 @POTUS revoked Trump’s controversial agency diversity training ban. @TheDrum spoke to several ad industry experts including our own Alison Pepper on what the reversal means for agencies that support inclusive workplaces thedrum.com/news/2021/01/21/…
”As you embark on your careers, you together represent a range of backgrounds and experiences that herald a more diverse, equitable, inclusive future for our industry.”
- Marla Kaplowitz (@meknyc)
Congrats to the #maip2019 class!!
This week at @3PercentConf, #4As President and CEO @MEKNYC spoke w/ the movements founder @katgordon about the importance of industry diversity & how 4A's programs like @MAIP & #VANGUARD work to drive greater equity in the creative space. Thank you for having us! #foundingpartner
As part of our 4A’s #365BLACKPRINT series, we are honored to spotlight those who are breaking glass ceilings and knocking down new doors in Black culture. Learn about these 11 industry disruptors holding the torch via the #4As Foundation: bit.ly/3uQnsmo