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Hothouse Continues its Growth and Expands its Vision with the Hiring of One of America's Top Creative Directors

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
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ATLANTA, Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Atlanta-based ad agency Hothouse, one of the longest-standing, independently-owned agencies in the South, announced the addition of one of the industry's top Creative Directors, Brandon Rochon, to its executive team as EVP, Head of Creative.

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  • For the past 25 years, Hothouse has been the go-to agency in the South for brands like InterContinental Hotels Group, Interface, Deloitte, COX Automotive and CORT Furniture.
  • Having led an exhaustive search for a visionary creative leader, Hothouse landed Rochon - an award-winning creative with a trailblazing legacy of injecting life into brands like Red Bull, Coke Zero, and Samsung Electronics[2] .
  • Brandon has dedicated his career to a sacred truth: advertising, when steeped in cultural relevance and human truths, becomes a meaningful catalyst for brands.
  • Hothouse's entertainment marketing heritage means the agency is ideally suited to help brands unlock those authentic connections.

MEDIALINK CEO MICHAEL KASSAN ELECTED TO CHAIR THE BOARD OF BEYOND ORDINARY EVENTS

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Monday, June 12, 2023
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NEW YORK, June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Beyond Ordinary Events, Inc. and POSSIBLE, a marquee marketing event, announced today the appointment of Michael Kassan, CEO of MediaLink, as Chair of its Board of Directors. The organization also elected two additional board members, Deborah Wahl, former SVP and Global CMO of General Motors, and John Costello, CEO of Costello Ventures. 

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  • The organization also elected two additional board members, Deborah Wahl, former SVP and Global CMO of General Motors, and John Costello, CEO of Costello Ventures.
  • Kassan is the founder and CEO of MediaLink, a leading strategic advisory firm that was acquired by the United Talent Agency (UTA) in 2021.
  • Christian Muche, CEO & Co-Founder, Beyond Ordinary Events, said, "Michael is an ideal champion for our board given his vast experience in building partnerships with other industry events including the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) and Cannes Lions."
  • Greg Stuart, CEO of MMA Global, who served previously as Chairman of the Beyond Ordinary Board, retains his Board seat.

Infillion Welcomes Beth-Ann Eason as New Board Member

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023
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"I am excited to welcome Beth-Ann to the board of directors at Infillion," said Rob Emrich, founder and Executive Chairman.

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  • "I am excited to welcome Beth-Ann to the board of directors at Infillion," said Rob Emrich, founder and Executive Chairman.
  • Eason is an experienced independent director with more than two decades of P&L and direct revenue generation experience in public, pre-IPO, PE-owned and family-owned companies.
  • She was a founding member and vice chairman of the board of W.O.M.E.N.
  • Eason also recently joined the board of Quad/Graphics, Inc., a publicly traded global marketing experience company with 4,600 clients in 14 countries.

Strava Deepens Board Talent with Appointment of TMRW Life Sciences CEO Tara Comonte

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Strava, the subscription platform at the center of connected fitness, today announced the board appointment of TMRW Life Sciences, Inc. (TMRW) CEO Tara Comonte.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Strava , the subscription platform at the center of connected fitness, today announced the board appointment of TMRW Life Sciences, Inc. (TMRW) CEO Tara Comonte.
  • Strava is an example of how technology can be used for good, making it easy for people to do more of what they love with others who share their values," said Comonte.
  • Her long record of success will help position Strava for tremendous progress," said Michael Horvath, CEO of Strava.
  • Comonte served as a board member for the organization for three years before being appointed as CEO in 2021.

THE AMERICAN ADVERTISING FEDERATION (AAF), TOGETHER WITH IHEARTMEDIA AND KNOWN, LAUNCH NEW PODCAST SERIES, "FUTURE LEGENDS OF ADVERTISING"

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Advertising Federation (AAF), the "unifying voice for advertising," announced today the launch of a new podcast series – "Future Legends of Advertising" – co-produced by iHeartMedia and Known. The podcast is being launched on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the AAF Advertising Hall of Achievement (AHOA) and will pair advertising luminaries with this year's AHOA inductees in an eight-part series that will explore issues of interest to the industry.  Among the topics to be explored:  branded content, data science, DEI and social impact, the war for talent, public service, the future of the CMO and more. 

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Advertising Federation (AAF), the "unifying voice for advertising," announced today the launch of a new podcast series "Future Legends of Advertising" co-produced by iHeartMedia and Known.
  • Season one of the eight-part series will debut today, concurrent with this year's 30th anniversary induction ceremonies for the AAF Advertising Hall of Achievement.
  • The new 'Future Legends of Advertising' podcast series will bring both of these promises to life."
  • Established in 1905, the American Advertising Federation ( https://aaf.org ) acts as the "Unifying Voice for Advertising."

Ad Council Announces dentsu Americas' Jacki Kelley as Board Chair

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022
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NEW YORK, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacki Kelley, CEO of dentsu Americas, has been named Chair of the Ad Council's Board of Directors.

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  • NEW YORK, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacki Kelley, CEO of dentsu Americas, has been named Chair of the Ad Council's Board of Directors.
  • Tara Walpert Levy, VP, Americas YouTube has also been elected to Vice Chair of the Ad Council's Board of Directors alongside Diego Scotti, current Vice Chair, who will serve as Chair after Kelley.
  • Additionally, Kelley will chair the Ad Council's 2022 Annual Public Service Award Dinner, the organization's largest annual fundraising event.
  • Kelley joined the Ad Council Board of Directors in 2017 and became a member of the Executive Committee in 2018.

"THE BIGGEST NIGHT IN ADVERTISING"

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022
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NEW YORK, April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Biggest Night in Advertising" will take place on Tuesday, April 26 at Cipriani Wall Street.  On that night, the American Advertising Federation (AAF) will induct eight individuals into the Advertising Hall of Fame.  IBM will also be inducted as a corporate honoree.

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  • AAF Inducts Eight Individuals Into The Advertising Hall of Fame;
    NEW YORK, April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Biggest Night in Advertising" will take place on Tuesday, April 26 at Cipriani Wall Street.
  • On that night, the American Advertising Federation (AAF) will induct eight individuals into the Advertising Hall of Fame.
  • Honorees are selected by the AAF's Council of Judges and is one of the industry's most revered distinctions.
  • The Hall of Fame ceremony is the "Biggest Night in Advertising" for the industry, bringing together the nation's top leaders of American advertising, marketing and media companies.

C Space Keynote to Highlight Transformed Consumer Experience at CES 2022

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Friday, November 19, 2021
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ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) today announced its CES 2022 C Space keynote.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) today announced its CES 2022 C Space keynote.
  • CES 2022 will feature one of the biggest C Space events to date.
  • Owned and produced by CTA, CES 2022 will convene the tech industry in person and digitally, Jan. 5-8, 2022, with Media Days taking place Jan. 3-4, 2022.
  • CES 2022 will take place in person in Las Vegas, and digitally, Jan. 5-8, 2022.

Announcing the 2019 Advertising Hall of Achievement® Inductees

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Wednesday, September 4, 2019
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The AAF Advertising Hall of Achievement's distinguished Council of Judges elected eight industry superstars for induction into the Advertising Hall of Achievement.

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  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The AAF Advertising Hall of Achievement's distinguished Council of Judges elected eight industry superstars for induction into the Advertising Hall of Achievement.
  • And the AAF Advertising Hall of Achievement does just that in a real and genuine way that brings us together to celebrate good people doing great work in advertising.
  • The Advertising Hall of Achievement is carried out by the AAF, the same organization that carries out the Advertising Hall of Fame.
  • For 27 years, the Advertising Hall of Achievement remains the premier industry event to recognize young, talented individuals who are making a significant impact in the advertising industry and through philanthropic work in their communities.