When Marla Kaplowitz first took the helm of the American Association of Advertising Agencies (4As) in 2017, she had a clear expectation: three to five years of leadership, then a graceful exit. Instead, her journey with the organization stretched into eight years defined by resilience, bold decisions, and a reimagining of the agency trade association. ..
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Stagwell reported its Q1 2025 earnings on Thursday (May 8), revealing a 6% increase in net revenue to $564 million, driven by investments in digital transformation and proprietary tools. Despite a slight 3% year-over-year decline in total revenue to $652 million, chief executive (CEO) Mark Penn said the agency views net revenue as its key ..
The 4As’ outgoing chief executive (CEO), Marla Kaplowitz, said it broadened the eligibility and curriculum for two diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) talent programs based on industry feedback. Since 1973, the 4A’s Multicultural Advertising Internship Program (MAIP) has provided internships for people of color, while Vanguard, launched in 2021, was an initiative to help non-white ..
Major League Soccer team New York Red Bulls has named Katie Nahoum as its new chief marketing officer. She succeeds Elisa Padilla, who left in March. The marketing veteran will oversee all marketing and communication efforts as the club looks to accelerate its brand and strengthen fan engagement by “reflect[ing] the strength, ambition, and edge ..
Clothing brand Jenni Kayne’s vp of growth marketing, Laura Savage-Finch, has left the company, ADWEEK has learned. A brand spokesperson confirmed that Savage-Finch’s last day was April 11 and her role will not be backfilled. She joined the California-based women’s clothing brand in 2023 after leading media strategy and paid social at Wpromote. The eponymous ..
Spotify has hired agency vet Jeremy Wirth as its global head of creative. Wirth is based in Los Angeles and joins from Anomaly, where he served as executive creative director since 2021. While there, he worked on campaigns for brands like Visa, Starbucks, Hoka, Tiffany & Co., and more. His resume also includes tenures at ..
Havas Chicago has appointed Frank Dattalo as chief creative officer (CCO), the agency exclusively shared with ADWEEK. He succeeds Myra Nussbaum, who had been CCO and president of Havas Chicago for nearly four years and is leaving the agency to pursue other opportunities, according to a spokesperson. Dattalo will work alongside president Kat Ott and ..
Expedia Group has hired Natalie Wills as svp of brand marketing and creative. The exec joined last month from Booking.com, where she served as vp of brand marketing since July 2022. While there, she was responsible for driving brand strategy, creative, B2B marketing, media, sponsorships, and events. She also forged media partnerships with the likes ..
The American Marketing Association’s New York chapter (AMA New York) has unveiled the 2025 class of Marketing Hall of Fame inductees. The seven honorees span sectors including sports, beauty, consulting, academia, and advertising. They will be recognized for their accomplishments across a range of categories during a ceremony on May 21 at Universal McCann’s global ..
The Ad Council, a nonprofit organization known for public service campaigns like Smokey Bear and gun safety initiatives, has elected 17 new members to its board of directors. Tara Walpert Levy, vice president of YouTube Americas, continues to serve as the board’s chair, while Carla Hassan, chief marketing officer at JPMorganChase, has been elevated to ..
