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VML’s Debbi Vandeven is the most-awarded CCO in the world in this year's World Creative Rankings. The Drum's Amy Houston managed to pin Debbi down to find out more about her creative career and what has kept the year's most-awarded creative chief at VML for over two decades. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/eb6rEspf Check out which companies made the World Creative Rankings here: https://lnkd.in/ectTDakt #advertising #creativity #mycreativecareer #worldcreativerankings

With all the diversity, equality and inclusion we have fought so hard to achieve and keep, we still have some ppl in corporate positions who will use power to discriminate against employees who work hard for the organization. Managers at some Lowe's Companies, Inc. stores are being protected by corporate for illegal and unethical behavior toward some employees and the CEO of Lowe's is not showing any indications of correcting these behaviors and making the situation right with the wronged employees. When does this end? When will Lowe's and Marvin step up and correct this behavior in his organization. https://lnkd.in/gni-hWPh

With Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity in full swing, check-out my latest PRWeek op-ed on why we need to continue to double down on the importance of #DEI at a time when diversity initiatives are losing steam across our industry. The Sway Effect #SwayEffectCannes #CannesLions2024

"Whether it’s between a strategist and a creative director or career politicians, opportunities to deepen our appreciation of nuance in pursuit of better work/policies should be roundly embraced." 🥊✌️ In a divided world that's become increasingly polarised, this intriguing article in Creative Salon Worldwide explores how brands can play their part in engaging with opposing views, featuring industry experts discussing the art of disagreeing agreeably. Check out the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eCtyv3wS #ContentCreation #AdCreative #BrandBuilding #AdCampaigns #DigitalMarketing #CreativeIdeas #BrandStorytelling #AdvertisingAgency #VideoProduction #MarketingExcellence #politics #disagreement

I like this thought-provoking article by Elif Sharak, prompted by the Olympics opening ceremony, about the tension between Apollonian thinking, our need for well-constructed and considered thinking versus the Dionysian way of expression through emotional and passionate creativity. It prompted me to think about the on-going debate on here about the diminished creativity in advertising. Advertising needs both of these types of creativity: an advertising idea need to be well constructed and considered but we all want that Dionysian creativity as that's what brings us real joy and connection. https://lnkd.in/eHReiRBr

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Fueling creativity, enriching brands, and igniting innovation – that's what it's all about. Together with the incredible team at Black Excellence House, we're shaping the future of advertising in Ghana and beyond. ◾ #entrepreneurlife #enrichingbrands #blackexcellencehouse #advertising #adagency #marketingandadvertising

Our latest article on Inc. Magazine is live!! As we move away from #blackhistorymonth, let's have a moment to see how top brands are rewriting the script on how to champion diverse excellence all year long. Let us know what you think? https://lnkd.in/gBC2PGaJ #authenticitymatters #inc5000

"Perhaps often said, but creativity can’t live in the creative department. The best companies have it infused throughout, so it touches every department." Jordan Doucette, Dentsu Creative Canada's CCO and newly appointed President, speaks to LBBonline - Little Black Book about the complementary skill sets of creativity and business, and why she has a raging case of optimism for the future! 🔗 Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/dEMBRYhE

Future Factory's Ones to Watch is officially here! ⭐ Check out the full article below to see why these agencies should be on your radar 👀