A celebration of creative excellence for Black History Month 2022

Creative Excellence Celebrated For Black History Month, Ad Age shines a light on key moments in the careers of talented creators from across the industry Image courtesy of Google/BBH USA. Published on February 14, 2022 Creative Excellence Celebrated For Black History Month, Ad Age shines a light on key moments in the careers of talented creators from across the industry Image courtesy of Google/BBH USA. Published on February 14, 2022 Once again for Black History Month, this year we are excited to celebrate the inspiring and influential contributions of Black talents from across all areas of the industry. Each week, we are asking ad and marketing leaders to serve as our guest editors. They will kick things off with a pivotal project from their own careers and then afterwards, give the stage to other talents who are shaping advertising, marketing and beyond in exciting and impactful ways. Also, read about more moments of creative excellence in last year's series! >> Week 1 How a classic Heineken ad gave a 'nod' to Black culture Guest Editor: Danny Robinson Chief Creative Officer, The Martin Agency How Google boosted Black businesses hurt by the pandemic Amani Duncan President, BBH USA These arresting ads demonstrate the power of one brave voice Lewis Williams EVP, Head of Brand Impact, Weber Shandwick A filmmaker finds his release with 'Slave Cry' Jai Jamison Director and Writer Week 2 The New York Times' T Brand Studio helped open the aperture around Black lives Guest Editor: Vida Cornelious VP-Creative, The New York Times Advertising P&G's 'The Talk' gave a stage to unheard voices Nedal Ahmed Senior Copywriter, Wieden+Kennedy, Tokyo Family legacy inspired Black-owned retail and design firm FRNK Brands Adrian Franks Founder/Head Designer, FRNK Brands How the Reese’s Puffs rap became a pop culture phenomenon Kevin Miles Senior Copywriter, DDB San Francisco Intriguing stories of Black history are told all year long in this New York Times series Haywood Watkins III Creative Director. Droga5 How Verizon got a small business off the ground in 21 days Tynesha Williams Executive Creative Director, 3AM L.A. Week 3 Docuseries 'Other Boys NYC' gives 50 LGBTQ New Yorkers of color space to tell their stories Guest Editor: Abdool Corlette Creative Director, GLAAD; Co-founder, NEON Midwestern trans women of color share their stories in Vice series 'Transnational' Eva Reign Actress and Journalist Hippy Potter's vibrant artwork spreads optimism amid unrest Thaddeus Coates Artist These films explore the subtleties of sex, mental health and more in the Black LGBTQ+ community LaQuann Dawson Creative director and photographer This anthology of writers aims to show the dimensionality of queer life Zach Stafford Journalist Week 4 A production leader puts diversity at the forefront Guest Editor: Sophie Gold Founder, executive producer, Eleanor This CMO opened an agency in Ghana with sights set on reclaiming Africa's creative birthright Kofi Amoo-Gottfried CMO, Doordash NBA 2K gave this director a big comedy break Candice Vernon Director, Chromista These photos boldly confront stereotypes about Africa Dawit N.M. Photographer An iconic beauty brand steps into modern day with this new Black-led agency Gabrielle Shirdan Founder, Chief Creative Officer, Kitchen Table Web production by Corey Holmes.

A celebration of creative excellence for Black History Month 2022

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