Agenda
Conference content from the in-person ADCOLOR 2022 experience will air on December 14th and 15th. Those who have registered as Unlimited Virtual will be able to view all content on-demand following this initial viewing.
Wednesday, December 14th, 2022
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Mainstage
Presented by:
50 Years and Rising: Celebrating Five Decades of Hip-Hop’s Evolution from Subculture to THE Culture
2023 marks 50 years since the birth of Hip-Hop. One thing’s for sure – Hip-Hop is bigger than music. It’s a creative force. One that influences everything from fashion to sports to marketing. Hip Hop Legend Nas takes the ADCOLOR stage with former executive editor of The Source and Cashmere President/CCO, Ryan Ford and Mass Appeal CEO Peter Bittenbender will reflect on Hip-Hop’s rise and explore what’s next for the artform that knows no limits.
Speakers
- Nas, GRAMMY-Award winning rap legend, and Mass Appeal partner
- Ryan Ford, President & Chief Creative Officer, Cashmere
- Peter Bittenbender, Mass Appeal CEO, Entrepreneur
Mainstage
Presented by:
THE STATE OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION & JUSTICE 2022
Speakers
- Tiffany R. Warren, Founder & President, ADCOLOR
- Towalame Austin, EVP, Philanthropy and Social Impact, Sony Music Group
- Tanisha Sullivan, Fmr. Candidate for MA Secretary of State, Attorney, Business Executive and Civil Rights Leader
- Michael Muñoz, Global Marketing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Lead, Google
- Davianne Harris, Chief Client Officer and Equitable Futures Practice Lead, sparks & honey
- Bernice Chao, Co-Founder, Asians in Advertising
Mainstage
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BALANCING ACT: CHALLENGING THE STATUS QUO TO BUILD DIVERSITY AND BELONGING
Hear how industry changemakers who have challenged the status quo at every level to reach new professional heights are redefining success and leaving an impactful legacy behind. They discuss how to balance the weight of professional success, wealth generation and legacy building with self-preservation, all while planting seeds for the next generation to grow.
Speakers
- Adrienne Lofton, Global VP, Integrated Marketing, Platforms and Ecosystems, Google
- Ryan Coogler, director, producer and writer
- Keke Palmer, Actress
- Lauren Ridloff, Actress
Mainstage
Presented by:
The Martin Agency
CULTURAL INTELLIGENCE: THE TEAM SPORT WE'RE LOSING
Allyship is the strongest catalyst for DEI, yet a majority of potential allies remain underutilized or unengaged. Our culture-shaping panelists reveal clear, simple and surprising narrative strategies that draw allies into diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging imperatives.
Speakers
- Sean Choi, Senior Strategist, The Martin Agency
- Danny Robinson, Chief Creative Officer, The Martin Agency
- Sydney Lopes, Head of artist partnerships, Hip Hop and R&B
- Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, Co-Writers and Directors
Breakout
Presented by:
Tech Equity Collective, a Google Initiative
TECH EQUITY: CENTERING BLACK INNOVATION IN TECH
Technology is central to the realization of racial equity and economic empowerment. Tech leaders and innovators explore what it looks like when Black innovation is centered in tech. Learn how the industry can work collectively with the Black community to supercharge the acceleration of Black genius and imagination in tech to change the world.
Speakers
- Valeisha Butterfield Jones, Vice President, Partnerships, Google
- Sherrell Dorsey, Publisher and CEO, The Plug
- Everette Taylor, CEO, Kickstarter
- Iddris Sandu, Founder Spatial Labs
Breakout
Pride at ADCOLOR powered by
PINKWASHING: APPRECIATION OR APPROPRIATION?
The pop culture limelight is currently shining intensely on the trans community but is this glaring spotlight allowing for greater self-expression and expanding people’s ability to live as themselves, or is it burning too bright and negatively impacting trans and nonbinary communities? Is the value of visibility binary?
Speakers
- Christian Kenoly, Cultural Strategist, sparks & honey
- Julian Soto, Associate Creative Director, R/GA
- Alex Schmider, Director of Transgender Representation, GLAAD
- Kendall Navedo, Associate Manager, Digital Innovation, HBO
Breakout
Presented by
FLIPPING THE SCRIPT: HOW JEDI IS CHANGING THE STORIES WE SEE ON SCREEN
Speakers
- Kamala Avila-Salmon, Head of Inclusive Content, Motion Picture Group, Lionsgate
- Christine Benitez, Senior VP, Multicultural Marketing & Brand, Paramount
- Trina Pepe, Senior Vice President, Integrated Marketing & AVENUE, AMC Networks
- Sheereen M. Russell, SVP, Ad Sales and Inclusive Content Solutions, Oprah Winfrey Network & Warner Bros. Discovery
Breakout
Presented by MENA and Disability @ADCOLOR
DIVERSITY: ALWAYS IN FASHION
Speakers
- Xian Horn, Founder, Give Beauty Wings
- Aminah Musa, Chief Creative Director, PaliRoots
- Isa Beltre, Plush Consulting
Breakout
Presented by
"FOR LOVE AND COUNTRY": REFRAMING THE NARRATIVE OF LOST STORIES
Throughout its history, Black voices have elevated the genre of country music with little recognition or fanfare. In his Amazon Original documentary For Love and Country, director Joshua Kissi explores country music’s complicated past and how the music industry helped to reframe the true story of the genre, its artists, and its fans. Amazon Music’s Global Head of Editorial Raymond Roker, will join Kissi, along with Country Music Weekly host Amber Anderson, will discuss the important work directors and creatives are doing to help recenter diverse narratives in music today.
Speakers
- Raymond Roker, Global Head, Editorial, Amazon Music
- Joshua Kissi, Director, For Love and Country and founder, TONL
- Amber Anderson, Host of Country Music Weekly on Amazon Music
Breakout
Presented by
J.E.D.I. BEYOND BORDERS
Justice, equity, diversity and inclusion leaders from global organizations discuss the nuances and challenges unique to their communities: taking global vs. market-specific approaches, where to start, how to execute campaigns globally, and how to ultimately measure success.
Speakers
- Emily Graham, Chief Impact & Equity Officer, Omnicom Group
- Bukola Garry, Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, adam&eveDDB
- Elda Choucair, Founding Board Member, Unstereotype Alliance
- Linda Waste, CXO and CDO, Electronic Arts
Breakout
Presented by
SETTING THE TABLE FOR EQUITY
Going beyond trying foods from different cultures and parts of the world, more and more consumers are demanding diverse-owned and created food and wine options creating a push for a more equitable industry. Join [moderator] as they discuss the rise of equity in food and wine with Claudette Zepeda of Top Chef Season 15, TJ Douglas, Founder & CEO at The Urban Grape and Sophie Kelly from Diageo.
Speakers
- Claudette Zepeda, Founder & Creative Director, Chispa Hospitality and 2022 Competitor on Netflix’s Iron Chef Quest for an Iron Legend & Iron Chef Mexico
- TJ Douglas, Founder & CEO The Urban Grape
- Sophie Kelly, SVP Whiskey, North America, Diageo
- Reem Assil, Chef & Founder, Reem’s California
Breakout
Presented by
SPEAK THE FUTURE
Words can uphold a truth, nurture a lie, shift perception and move culture. This conversation explores how creatives and industry execs can become more intentional with language, leading to safer and more inclusive environments where both people and creativity thrive.
Speakers
- Jazzi McGilbert, Founder/CEO, Reparations Club
- Nicole Cardoza, Reclamation Ventures
- Tahirah Edwards Byfield, Creative Director, 72andSunny
- Kimber Bowman, Director of Brand Strategy, Mansa
Mainstage
Presented by
ADCOLOR | ONE CLUB AWARD
We salute the 2022 One Club | ADCOLOR Creative honorees, followed by their acceptance remarks.
Speakers
Speaker details coming soon
Mainstage
Presented by
NEAL ARTHUR & GLENN SINGLETON ON "THE WIEDEN WAY"
Dan Wieden’s recent passing has the advertising industry looking back at the incredible impact of Dan and his namesake agency. In this fireside chat, Founder and President of Courageous Conversation® Glenn Singleton and Wieden+Kennedy CEO and 2022 ADCOLOR Legend honoree Neal Arthur analyze “The Wieden Way” and the blueprint for leadership that has made Wieden+Kennedy so successful for decades.
Speakers
- Glenn Singleton, Founder & President, Courageous Conversation®
- Neal Arthur, CEO, Weiden+Kennedy
Mainstage
Presented by
BEING BRANDED
Speakers
- Brianne Pins, SVP, Public Relations, Cashmere
- Keanna “KJ Rose” Henson, Grammy Award Winning Artist Development and Performance Expert,
- Jason White, Chief Marketing Officer, Fanatics Betting and Gaming
- Miss Diddy, President, The Brand Group Agency
Thursday, December 15th, 2022
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Mainstage
Presented by:
INCLUSION, IMMERSION AND EQUITY: BUILDING THE FUTURE TOGETHER
To resonate with audiences and drive business, brands need to connect consumers with culture in authentic and meaningful ways. Using real brand examples, panelists explore opportunities to build inclusion and equity into immersive experiences, and introduce an Emerging Creator Starter Kit brought to you in partnership with ADCOLOR and Meta.
Speakers
- Keisha Senter, VP of Culture & Impact, Monkey Paw Productions
- Ashley Briley, Founder & Horizon World Creator, VRinReview
- Matthew Chen, AR Creator
- Bridget Bland Bogee, Marketing Lead, Meta Brand, Meta
Mainstage
Presented by:
THE NEW STATE OF CORPORATE COMMS
The importance of communication, emotional intelligence and addressing social issues is shaping corporate culture. Professionals from the worlds of corporate comms, social justice and politics come together to share strategies and guidance on how to cultivate corporate culture through comms.
Speakers
- Andrew McCaskill, Career Expert & Global Communications, LinkedIn
- Alicin Williamson, Chief Diversity and Culture Officer, Yahoo!
- Daniel Herrera, Director, The Raben Group
- Rachel Noerdlinger, Partner, Actum
- Rich Ferraro, Chief Communications Officer, GLAAD
Mainstage
Presented by:
THE TRAUMA OF RACISM: A SESSION WITH DR. AMC
Director of Trauma-Informed Treatment at McLean Hospital and Harvard professor Dr. Alisha Moreland-Capuia provides a framework to effectively deconstruct systemic fear, prioritize safety, and reduce needless suffering as we move toward optimal healing and sustained change.
Speakers
Breakout
Presented by:
GAMING THE FUTURE OF DIVERSITY
Today, 20% of the world’s population identifies as gamers. That number is expected to double in the next 5 years. As the fastest-growing entertainment medium in the world, games reach an immeasurably diverse audience every day. In this conversation, we’ll examine the importance of creator relationships, diverse teams, leaders and intentional processes. Join us as we partner with “talent TBD” to highlight the importance of diverse representation at every phase of design and storytelling in and around the world of gaming.
Speakers
Speaker details coming soon
Breakout
Presented by: Latinx for ADCOLOR powered by
¡ES PARA ADELANTE QUE VAMOS! (WE GO FORWARD!)
Trailblazing leaders in advertising, marketing and tech share their journeys to and through success, as well as personal playbooks to unlock opportunities for the broader community. This candid conversation also explores the ways brands and music connect with GLOYO Latinx creators and artists to amplify Latinx talent.
Speakers
- AJ Ramos, Artist Relations Manager, YouTube
- Dee Diaz, VP Global Digital Strategy, Reach Records
- Ricardo Viramontes, Chief Creative Officer, The Springhill Company
- Deb Renteria, Executive Director, Inclusive Creative + Marketing Strategy, Lionsgate
Breakout
Presented by:
GLENN SINGLETON PRESENTS: TOOLS FOR TELLING THE TRUTH
Join the Founder and President of Courageous Conversation®, Glenn Singleton, in this special session where you will apprehend tools that will equip you to engage in powerful and impactful conversations about race at your agency and beyond.
Speakers
- Glenn Singleton, Founder & President, Courageous Conversation®
Breakout
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APPROACHING TOUGH SUBJECTS
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Breakout
Presented by: Black at ADCOLOR powered by WPP/GroupM
SAY THE “QUIET” PART LOUD: WHY STAR EMPLOYEES ARE QUITTING, AND HOW TO RETAIN THEM
Conversation details coming soon.
Burnout, apathy, feeling silenced…what are the root causes of “quiet quitting” that organizations overlook? This panel explores a range of perspectives on “quiet quitting” from a line-up of dynamic individuals spanning the C-Suite to emerging stars. We’ll get a peek into their experiences, discuss ways employers can effectively address this trend in the workforce, and share how employees can have honest conversations with managers when they find themselves disengaged from their work.
Speakers
- Ezinne Okoro, Chief DEI Officer, Wunderman
- Serena Anthony, Chief People Officer, GroupM
- Ronnie Dickerson-Stewart, Founder + Principal, Oh Hey Coach
- Aaron Francois, Sr. Connections Strategist, RGA & Founder, Black Visionaries
- Barbara Polanco, Art Director, Ogilvy
Breakout
Presented by:
EQUITY EVERY DAY: MOVING FROM IDEAS TO ACTION
If diversity is good for business, why aren’t people buying? When it comes to promoting JEDI outcomes, the current method of communication – what we call “the business case” – at best fails to motivate action, and at worst actually harms the communities it seeks to help. If we are committed to progress, we must move from the transactional to the transformational. Join us for helpful insights from the award-winning Equity Every Day research and move from ideas to action leadership.
Speakers
- Ty Heath, Director, Market Engagement, The B2B Institute, LinkedIn
- Illianna Acosta, Senior Channel Sales Manager, Global Co-Chair HOLA ERG, LinkedIn
- Jamillah Bowman Williams, Professor of Law at Georgetown University, Visiting Faculty Fellow, Harvard Business School
Breakout
Presented by: Asians for ADCOLOR powered by
MORE STORIES TO TELL: UNIFYING ASIAN AMERICANS THROUGH MEDIA
Thinkers like Cathy Park Hong, shows like “Indian Matchmaking”, and music by artists like Japanese Breakfast have increased Asian American representation – but much of what we see features the same kinds of people in the same kinds of stories. This conversation spotlights the stories that have yet to be told, and the impact seeing ourselves makes in culture overall.
Speakers
- Mimi Munoz, Global Culture + Operations Manager, Wieden+Kennedy
- Thas Naseemuddeen, CEO, Omelet
- Zeena Koda, Founder, Asian American Collective
- Rinchen Lama, Culture/Partnerships, Humanoid Labs
Breakout
Presented by:
Desyree Dixon and
POWER OF BEING A RISER™: COPING WITH IDENTITY-BASED TRAUMA
At last year’s keynote, Desyree Dixon, aka “Auntie Dezz,” introduced us to identity-based trauma. This workshop is a follow-up to that conversation. The daily assaults on our identities – racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, and others – can weigh us down. Auntie Dezz will introduce coping strategies from her five-part series, RISER™, to help us Rise Up. She will also share thoughts from her upcoming book, Masquerading As Myself, A Conversation About Identity-Based Trauma and the Myths of Imposter Syndrome. To fully participate, bring your phone or mobile device.
Speakers
Mainstage
Presented by:
AD OF THE YEAR AWARD
We salute the nominees for ADCOLOR’s 2022 Ad of the Year Award, followed by acceptance remarks from the winner.
Mainstage
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MOST VALUABLE PARTNERSHIP (MVP) AWARD
We salute the nominees for ADCOLOR’s 2022 MVP Award, followed by acceptance remarks from the winners.
Mainstage
Presented by:
THE FUTURE OF FILMMAKING WITH BLACK GIRL FILM SCHOOL
Future-driven Black Girl Film School is using online film production and digital literacy programs to reshape the way girls think about learning STEAM-related topics. Through their recent collaboration with Amazon Studios, they created a directing masterclass focused on the work of Master director, Mariama Diallo. Amazon Studios Global Head of DEIA Latasha Gillespie, director Mariama Diallo, and Black Girl Film School founder Jayda Imanlihen will dive deep on creating a pipeline to success for Black women in the film industry, the impact of diverse perspectives and voices behind the camera, and what the future of film can look like.
Speakers
Speaker details coming soon
- Latasha Gillespie, Head of Global DEI, Amazon Studios, Prime Video, and IMDb
- Mariama Diallo, Filmmaker, Director, Master on Prime Video (2022), Hair Wolf (2018), Sketch (2017)
- Jayda Imanlihen, filmmaker, Director of Multimedia Design and Production at University of Southern California, and Founder, Black Girl Film School
Mainstage
Presented by:
LIGHTING THE WAY: A FIRESIDE CHAT WITH 2022 BEACON ISSA RAE
ADCOLOR’s Beacon Award honors individuals of note who use their considerable platform to change the status quo in the quest for diversity, equity, inclusion and justice. Join ADCOLOR Founder & President Tiffany R. Warren for a fireside chat with 2022 ADCOLOR Beacon, writer/producer/director/star, “Insecure” creator, and all-around truth teller Issa Rae.
Speakers
- Issa Rae, Writer, Producer, Actress, and Entrepreneur
- Tiffany R. Warren, President & Founder