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What 2020 means for Careers and Society. “The 2020 Effect” Careers in Transition, Navigating (part 2)

Sep 30, 2020
8:30 am
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Advertising Hall of Achievement

Nov 18, 2020

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Ad Woman of the Year 2020 Call For Nominations

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Deadline: Fri., Sept 25

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Our 2019 AWOY, Tina Manikas,
President of FCB/RED | FCB

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Join us on Wednesday, September 30, for part two o

Join us on Wednesday, September 30, for part two of our "What 2020 Means for Careers and Society" series. Industry recruiters and life coaches will be sharing their secrets to navigating this current work environment. Learn more and register through the link in our bio!

Ad Women of the Year 2020, is calling for nominati

Ad Women of the Year 2020, is calling for nominations. Submit your nomination today for a woman who has made significant contributions to the advertising community and has worked toward increasing the stature and raising the standards of the advertising profession. Learn more and submit your nomination. Link in bio…

You don’t want to miss this two part virtual eve

You don’t want to miss this two part virtual event! Tomorrow morning Part 1 begins, “The 2020 Effect,” where we will have Dario Spina, @viacomcbs Velocity CMO, and CAF President Richard Roche discuss current trends in the workplace and the cultural implications of COVID19. Register today through the link in our bio!

Friday, September 18, at 8:30 a.m. (CDT), Dario Sp

Friday, September 18, at 8:30 a.m. (CDT), Dario Spina, @viacomcbs Velocity’s CMO, & CAF President Richard Roche dive into current trends in the workplace, the cultural implications of COVID19 & how Black Lives Matter is shaping our industry. Link in bio to register!

This Friday 9/18, Dario Spina, @viacomcbs Velocity

This Friday 9/18, Dario Spina, @viacomcbs Velocity’s CMO, will speak with CAF President, Richard Roche. The topic? “The 2020 Effect,” @viacomcbs Velocity’s monthly series that focuses on the biggest shifts affecting consumers and marketers since the early days of COVID-19, with an eye to what these changes mean for creative and strategists in the advertising industry. Learn more and register!

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