First Ever "Advancing Diversity Week" September 20, 2021 - September 23, 2021, to address issues of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)

NEWS: The Media Industry Announces the First Ever "Advancing Diversity Week" September 20, 2021 - September 23, 2021, to address issues of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in the media industry.  The 4 day virtual conference hosted by MediaVillage.com and AdvancingDiversity.org is 

themed; “From Inclusion to Belonging” and will include the 50 Most Influential Leaders Changing the Face of Media and Advertising, a HBCU Virtual Tour Bus, a GenZ Community Town Hall Assembly, panel discussions and much more. It is the first ever multi-day gathering designed to bring together the media, advertising, marketing and entertainment community in a shared commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) and Belonging. Building an intersectional network of professionals, educators, nonprofits to advance diversity in media, marketing and advertising. 

Featuring 50 Most Influential Leaders Changing the Face of Media and Advertising (speaker link below and: 

• 2021 Advancing Diversity Hall of Honors will honor: Byron Allen (Entertainment Studios), Mark Pedowitz (The CW Network, Chairman), Howard University’s Cathy Hughes School of Communications, American Advertising Federation and many more. (see below)

• GenZ Community Town Hall Assembly with leaders of Twitter, Disney Advertising Sales and WarnerMedia, the ten Advancing Diversity Hall of Honors Inductees

• HBCU “Award Tour Virtual Bus” road trip, in partnership with the American Advertising Federation (AAF), bringing the industry and opportunities to HBCUs and regions off the beaten path.

Register / Overview: https://week.advancingdiversity.org

Agenda: https://week.advancingdiversity.org/agenda

Speakers: https://week.advancingdiversity.org/speakers

The 2021 Advancing Diversity Hall of Honors Experience on Thursday, September 23.companies and inductees are:

• Entertainment Studios, Byron Allen, Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
• Howard University’s Cathy Hughes School of Communications, Gracie Lawson-Borders, Dean and Professor
• The CW Network, Mark Pedowitz, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
• MOBE (Marketing Opportunities in Business & Entertainment), Yvette Moyo, Founder
• 4A’s (American Association of Advertising Agencies), Marla Kaplowitz, President and Chief Executive Officer
• 4A’s Foundation, Simon Fenwick, Executive Vice President of Talent and Engagement   
• AAF (American Advertising Federation), Steve Pacheco, President and Chief Executive Officer
• American Family Insurance, Sherina Smith, Vice President and Head of Marketing
• Citi, Carla Hassan, Chief Marketing Officer
• dentsu Americas, Jacki Kelley, Chief Executive Officer