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I was fortunate enough to learn a bit from Ari Weiss during a Strategy Finishing School workshop back in December. Not his words, but my takeaway: Strategists need to do the difficult work of keeping it simple. The more creative we try to be in our words and delivery, the more we hurt the creative process and shrink what's possible. #strategy #creativestrategy

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Matt Scheckner, Advertising Week's Chair Receives Inaugural Leadership Icon Award at UK Advertising’s Leadership Reception in New York last night. Last night, UK Advertising made history at the British Consulate in New York, where Matt Scheckner, Chairman of Advertising Week, was honoured with the very first Leadership Icon Award. “Over the past 20 years, he hasn’t just shaped Advertising Week into what it is today—he’s built a powerful bridge between the UK and US, driving growth and deepening collaboration across both markets.” Aisling Conlon 🔜 SXSW Upon accepting the award Matt Scheckner said "I’m honoured to receive the inaugural Leadership Icon Award—thank you! It’s clear to me that London and New York are connected by bricks and steel; but they also share a spirit of creativity that drives real economic growth. The UK’s creative industries are a force to be reckoned with, consistently surprising the world with their impact." Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/eEyJXaB8 UKAEG is supported by Advertising Association, Advertising Producers Association (APA), IPA (Institute of Practitioners in Advertising), and Department for Business and Trade. Julian Douglas Rebecca Kozlen Ameeta Virk MBE Ruth Mortimer Katie Ingram #UKAEG #UKAdvertising #Advertising #UKatAWNYC #Creativity #Innovation #Marketing #Leadership #Business #Partnership #award

The promotional products industry has no shortage of events. In today’s brandivate #blog, Bill Petrie shares the annual event he feels is most important to the present and future of the industry. #marketing #branding #promo #brandedmerchandise #ppailead

Thanks for the feature UCLA Anderson School of Management. Key takeaways from sharing my story: 1) There is power in relationships- don't be afraid to ask for time, but also be sure to give your own. 2) Reputation and integrity are important traits. The door you want to go through may not open for you when you want it to, but do great work and good things come full circle. 3) Always be thinking in the next. https://lnkd.in/gPGiwF2p

First week in the books as Chief Operating Officer at Superior Sports. I have already learned so much! The sports and entertainment agency industry is fast-paced, dynamic, and full of challenges—precisely what drew me to this position. As COO, I understand the immense responsibility of balancing strategy, operations, and innovation to ensure that we not only meet the demands of today but also anticipate the boundless opportunities of tomorrow. There’s no doubt that the road ahead will present its fair share of challenges, from navigating evolving NIL market trends and policy, to staying ahead of the competition. However, it’s these very challenges that push us to innovate and grow. I am incredibly excited about the future of Superior Sports and the talented team I have the privilege to work with. Together, we’re going to elevate our clients, strengthen our partnerships, and continue building a legacy in the sports and entertainment world. Here’s to new beginnings, bold moves, and a future filled with success! #Leadership #COO #SportsAndEntertainment #Teamwork #Innovation

Happy Friday from the ANZ team. Let's dive into this past week... 🏊♂️ 💫 IAB UK hosted their Leadership Summit 2024 over Thursday - Friday, the summit provided the opportunity for senior leaders in addressing key challenges in digital advertising to unite. IAB UK, Ad Net Zero, and the Global Alliance for Responsible Media (GARM) explored the standardisation and adoption of emissions measurement in digital advertising. See more about the summit here: https://lnkd.in/edQq8QXU ♻ The edie Awards 2024 took place on Wednesday evening, recognising and rewarding projects and partnerships that are driving positive change in transforming business. Congratulations to all the winners, including our UK supporter Sky! See full list of winners here: https://lnkd.in/eAyB3tA8 📚 Have you grabbed your copy yet? Hear insights from the Ad Net Zero community on new book, Sustainable Advertising – How advertising can support a better future. Co-authored by Ad Net Zero’s Chair, Sebastian Munden and Advertising Association’s Communications Director, Matt Bourn. Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity's Simon Cook says: “Essential reading and a necessary check-in on the global industry's drive towards sustainable branded communication. More than that, it's a tool and a resource that will help us all understand how to collectively drive progress through creativity.” ITV’s Dame Carolyn McCall DBE mentioned: “Advertising has a powerful influence on how people behave, and this is as relevant to climate action as it is to consumer trends. This book tells us everything we need to know to make climate action happen.” Join the conversation and get your copy today! https://lnkd.in/erjFmgtp #positiveimpact #climateaction #climateimpact #netzero #sustainableadvertising #advertising #booklaunch #event

“Next Man Up”, a concept iconic in sports, now resonates within OSG. A deep bench on which everyone is prepared to play and can enter any game situation without being overwhelmed by the moment – that is the Next Man Up ethos.   Translating that organizational concept into the realm of business ought to be an obvious aspiration. Often easier said than done, however. Thus, it was with a mixture of sadness and anticipation that OSG earlier this week announced the retirement of three of its senior managers. COO Patrick O’Halloran, CAO Damon Mote, and CFO Dick Trueblood will be moving on in the weeks ahead, leaving behind a legacy of nearly 50 years of cumulative experience at OSG. No one has contributed more to sustained excellence at OSG than these three stalwarts. Sticking with the sports metaphor, not only were these three gentlemen key components of the starting lineup, but they were also perennial all stars. Big shoes to fill, indeed. And so, in the spirit of Next Person Up – contemporized to recognize that not only men are capable to fill empty roster spots –  nearly a dozen new positions and promotions triggered by the senior management departures have been filled by existing OSG personnel. New Vice Presidents at OSG include Jerry Kachler and Deanna Marshall. Also stepping into more senior roles are Matt Holland, Kerri Bancroft, Andrew McNamara, Matt DeBoer and Gaylyn Wheaton.  As well, in the next of a continuing series of steps underpinning the development of OSG’s carbon management business, Jeff Williams has been named as President of Aptamus, LLC with Kent Merrill and Eric Schreiber joining Jeff as Vice Presidents at Aptamus. And in one final move which reflects the benefits of now having a deeper bench of talent to draw from within the Saltchuk family of businesses, Tim Dipietropolo, currently filling a senior role at Tropical Shipping, will join OSG as President and Chief Operation Officer next month. Well done to the eleven new additions to OSG’s “starting line-up” who will shape the future landscape of the organization.  May they all aspire to become future all stars in their own roles. #OSG #personnel #promotions

Do you fear your digital ads are getting lost in the clutter? Can you break through the digital clutter? Yes, you can!! Traditional ads break through digital clutter. That's why marketers are returning to media such as print, which ranks #1 as the most trustworthy medium for advertising. Best Version Media offers print advertising in targeted community magazines that connect local businesses with high-value communities in combination with digital ads to reinforce the print presence, giving a high level of exposure within the targeted community. And the best news is that people love reading our publications, like Mountain Neighbours! And they appreciate the businesses that bring it to their post boxes each month! If you want to cut through the digital clutter and be noticed positively, take 3 minutes to read Why Marketers Are Returning to Traditional Advertising from the Harvard Business Review. https://lnkd.in/gKd474wu

Discover how a focused vision consolidates big wins in sports and business realms alike. Read about the Chicago Bears' legacy branding dilemma and gain insights into how shifting from a comfort zone, bridging communication gaps and embracing holistic rebranding could fuel your growth. Visit the link for the full scoop. #BrandStrategy #BusinessInsights #ForwardThinking https://lnkd.in/gJ_8MzH8