An insightful dialogue between two creative minds as they tap into the mechanics of creating and shaping characters for the big and small screen.
Critically acclaimed journalist and author Taffy Brodesser-Akner and award-winning director Harry Bradbeer (“Fleabag”) will delve into Bradbeer’s process and discuss how he creates and executes his vision to bring compelling protagonists to the screen.
Bradbeer will talk about the keys to successful collaboration in all stages of...
Save the Children and Scholastic will discuss their recent collaboration on the viral #SAVEWITHSTORIES campaign – launched by actors Jennifer Garner and Amy Adams to support children impacted by the unprecedented school closures due to COVID. By creating a community of children, families, readers, educators, celebrities and authors – the collaboration proved that storytelling is the most powerful and enduring human tool for change.
Headquartered in Berkeley, California, Once Upon a Farm was founded by Jennifer Garner and John Foraker with a dream of providing yummy and nutritious “farm-to-family” food to children of all ages. The two will be joined in conversation by Executive Vice Chairman of the NYSE, Betty Liu to discuss their mission to pass on a healthier and happier world to the next generation; and the behind the scenes work that they are putting in to make that vision a reality.
The pandemic has upended nearly every industry, changing the way we behave and interact with brands. Sports and digital content are among those seeing the most drastic changes and there lies a tremendous opportunity for advertisers. Enter immersive content and connection, empowering consumers to connect with the people, teams and brands they love. Join Verizon Media CEO Guru Gowrappan and two-time NFL Super Bowl champ Eli Manning for a discussion on the shift in sports, media and the...
Six years ago, Peter Bittenbender joined forces with rapper Nas to create a media company that felt like the future. Built on the heritage of New York magazine brand Mass Appeal, the company grew out of its niche media origins into one of the most interesting entertainment companies of today. Now comprising an original content division, a music label led by Nas and a division that works directly with brands, the business is using its unique perspective on Black and hip hop culture to tell...
A special Advertising Week edition of AMC’s “Bottomless Brunch at Colman’s” featuring Colman Domingo (“Fear the Walking Dead”), Kim Kelleher, President, Commercial Revenue & Partnerships at AMC Networks, and Sue Jones, Vice President of Media and Productivity at Diageo, as they mix a specialty cocktail and talk about creative partnerships in the time of COVID-19.
Join comedian Ilana Glazer and TBWA North America Chief Diversity Officer Doug Melville as they talk politics, in a truly disruptive way.
Generator was founded in 2016 by Ilana Glazer and Glennis Meagher to gather and talk about politics without feeling foolish. Humanizing policy through people-powered stories on Instagram, it lowers the barrier of entry to using one’s platform to entering the conversation. Generator defines Minimal Civic Engagement and invite Gen Z and Millennials to...
Welcome to a lesson in social influence from the master of TikTok himself: Jason Derulo.
While most brands are still trying to get their heads round platforms such as TikTok, some entrepreneurs, personalities and companies are leading the field and changing the very nature of content along the way. Jason Derulo has more than 36 million followers on TikTok. How has he had such stellar success?
Advertising Week brings together Jason Derulo, the leading entertainer on TikTok with more than...
In an era dominated by acute social consciousness (BLM, climate action, LGBTQ rights, education access, etc), making a positive impact in the world has become necessary - not just for individuals, but for brands and business, too. Social Impact is more than just a trendy catch phrase. It is also an essential part of doing business (and studies show, it's also great for the bottom line). In this session, Al Roker discusses social good marketing using a case study on a recent project benefiting...
Desus Nice and The Kid Mero share their takes on using their platform to shine a light on some of today's most critical issues; the complicated balance of levity and serious news; and the role that the media should play in the national conversation.
