Agenda
Conference content from the in-person ADCOLOR 2022 experience will air on December 14th and 15th. Those with Unlimited Virtual tickets will have on-demand, year-round access to this content as well as our 2022 breakout sessions.
Wednesday, December 14th, 2022
10:00 am ET
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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
11:25 am ET
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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, President, NAACP Boston
- Michael Muñoz, Global Marketing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Lead, Google
- Davianne Harris, Chief Client Officer and Head of Equitable Futures Practice, sparks & honey
- Bernice Chao, Co-Founder, Asians in Advertising and Head of Integrated Creative, Zambezi
12:15 pm ET
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 Hip Hop and R&B, Artist Partnerships, Spotify
- Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, Co-Writers and Directors
1:00 pm ET
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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, Vice President of Global Consumer Marketing, Google
- Ryan Coogler, director, producer and writer
- Keke Palmer, Emmy Winning Actress, Host, Producer, and Founder of KeyTV Digital Network
- Lauren Ridloff, Actress, Marvel’s Eternals and AMC’s The Walking Dead
2:00 pm ET
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
2:25 pm ET
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, Wieden+Kennedy
2:50 pm ET
Presented by
BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER AT THE INTERSECTION OF CULTURE AND COMMUNITY
The significance of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever extends far beyond the big screen. The impact is seen across culture and communities, which is rooted in the acknowledgment and celebration showcased in the film. Understand how the launch of the movie united audiences through universal stories and intentional outreach.
Speakers
- Christina Carey Dunleavy, VP, Disney CreativeWorks and Multicultural & Inclusive Solutions, The Walt Disney Studios
- Lauren Wright, VP, Creative Advertising, The Walt Disney Studios
- Ryan Stankevich, SVP, Marketing, The Walt Disney Studios
3:25 pm ET
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
Thursday, December 15th, 2022
10:00 am ET
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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, SVP of Culture & Impact, Monkey Paw Productions
- Ashley Briley, President, VRinReview
- Matthew Chen, AR Creator
- Bridget Bland Bogee, Lead, Social Marketing, Meta
11:05 am ET
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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, Sr. Director, LinkedIn
- Alicin Williamson, EVP, Chief Diversity and Culture Officer, Yahoo!
- Daniel Herrera, Director, The Raben Group
- Rich Ferraro, Chief Communications Officer, GLAAD
11:50 am ET
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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
- Dr. Alisha Moreland-Capuia, Physician (Doctor of Medicine), Dr. Alisha Moreland-Capuia Consulting LLC
12:45 pm ET
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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.
12:50 pm ET
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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.
1:20 pm ET
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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
2:00 pm ET
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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
7:00 pm ET
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The 16th Annual ADCOLOR Awards
Join us as we celebrate the 2022 ADCOLOR Award nominees, honorees and winners. You’ll be inspired by their speeches, moved by surprise moments and motivated by all those in the ADCOLOR Community who are #StillRising.