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Celebrating Silver Medal Recipient Louis Carr

Nov 16, 2023
5:30 pm
Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk

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Career Day 2024

Feb 09, 2024
8:00 am
Columbia College Chicago Student Center

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Good news! The deadline for nominations for the CA

Good news! The deadline for nominations for the CAF Advertising Woman of the Year has been extended until November 27th! Your chance to recognize the incredible women shaping the advertising landscape in Chicago just got a little longer. Don't miss out – visit the link in bio to submit your nominations today!
📸: 2020 Ad Woman of the Year Lizette Williams

Today is the last day to purchase tickets to the C

Today is the last day to purchase tickets to the Chicago Advertising Federation's Silver Medal Award dinner, an evening dedicated to honoring Louis Carr's outstanding contributions to the industry and our community.

📅 Event Date: November 16, 2023
🕕 Time: 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
📍 Venue: Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk

Don't miss the chance to be part of this celebration! Grab your tickets now at the link in bio!

📸 : Louis with 2020 Silver Medal Honoree, Renetta McCann

Thank you to @mediavillageorg for the amazing writ

Thank you to @mediavillageorg for the amazing writeup on our 2023 Silver Medal recipient, Louis Carr, President of Media Sales at BET!

One of the considerations for this award is that the honoree should have a demonstrated history of supporting the next generation of leaders. Between his foundation and the hundreds of intern placements he's facilitated to his WayMaker Men's Summit and to the everyday interactions at the office, Louis's commitment to mentorship is unparalleled.

Louis himself said, "I believe my purpose is to create and give people opportunities that they wouldn't normally get elsewhere, and to be able to mentor them and guide them so they can live their best life and be their best self."

Don't forget to grab your ticket. See you a week from today!

🚨 There's just one week left to nominate a cand

🚨 There's just one week left to nominate a candidate for the 2024 Chicago Advertising Federation's Advertising Woman of the Year! 🚨

This is your last chance to shine a spotlight on a remarkable woman who is leading the way in our advertising industry. If you haven't nominated someone yet or if you know someone deserving of this prestigious title, don't miss this opportunity.

Visit the link in our bio to submit your nomination today!

📸: 2019 Ad Woman of the Year Tina Manikas

In just two weeks, we will be celebrating the exce

In just two weeks, we will be celebrating the exceptional career of Louis Carr, President of Media Sales for BET, at the Chicago Advertising Federation's Silver Medal Award dinner.

📆 Date: November 16, 2023
🕕 Time: 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
🏨 Venue: Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk

Louis has not only made a profound impact on the world of advertising but has also been a driving force for diversity and inclusion. Join us as we honor his remarkable achievements and contributions to the industry.

📸: Pictured here with 2016 Silver Medal honoree, Chris Boothe

Get your tickets at the link in bio!

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