Pioneers of Change for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Celebrated at 7th Advancing Diversity Hall of Honors Event Organized by the MediaVillage Education Foundation (VIDEO)

Oganized by the MediaVillage Education Foundation a nonprofit championed by media ecologist Jack Myers the Advancing Diversity Hall of Honors inductees were introduced by Myers and board members Marla Kaplowitz CEO ampamp President of the 4A39s and Dean Gracie LawsonBorders Howard University Cathy Hughes School of CommunicationsThis year39s ceremony honored the achievements of 14 standout media marketing and advertising companies nonprofit organizations and trade associations that have embedded diversity equity inclusion and belonging DEIB at the core of their growth strategies The inductees are from the AD CLUB of New York AE Networks Alma Advertising ANAAIMM Bold Culture Disney FUTURE NOW General Motors Horizon Media MAGNA Global Mattel Inc McDonald39s Reckitt and Walton IsaacsonPart of the evening included Alia JonesHarvey pictured below with Jack Myers Associate Commissioner of Workforce Development and Educational Initiatives for the NYC Mayor39s Office of Media ampamp Entertainment presenting Myers with a citation from Mayor Eric Adams The citation read in part quotAdvancing Diversity Hall of Honors highlights the many achievements of standup professionals in the field of diversity equity inclusion and belonging who have led the way This celebration emphasizes the significance of these values not just in business but throughout every facet of life in our city My administration is committed to shining a spotlight on those deserving individuals who have been overlooked for far too long We are grateful for allies such as MediaVillage for their dedication to reenergizing our media landscape and eliminating the way forwardquotParticipants in the event represent a wide array of organizations including but not limited to 4A39s Active International AE Networks Alma Advertising AMC Networks American Family Insurance Ampersand Ana Ceppi Association of National Advertisers ANA Cigna Corporate Synergies Group CSG dentsu Disney Fidelity Investments FOX Corp General Motors Google GroupM Hallmark Media Horizon Media IPG Mediabrands Johnson ampamp Johnson Media Financial Management MFM Meta Modern Executive Solutions Multicultural Marketing Resources MMR NBCUniversal Netflix NPR PampampG Paramount Advertising Publicis Media reachTV Reckitt Screenvision Media Scripps Networks Simulmedia Talon TelevisaUnivision TikTok UP Entertainment VML Walton Isaacson Warner Bros Discovery Wide OrbitJack Myers the visionary behind this initiative said quotThe Advancing Diversity Hall of Honors has served as a beacon for recognizing and celebrating those committed to enhancing diversity since its inception in 2018 These efforts have not only enriched their businesses but have also set best practices across the industry The MediaVillage Education Foundation continues its mission to empower and elevate talent fostering an environment where innovation thrives and sustainable growth is achieved through diversityquotTo watch a 12minute video of the 2024 Advancing Diversity Hall of Honors inductees watch above or visit here For more information about the MediaVillage Education Foundation visit wwwmediavillageorg Learn more about the educational resources of MediaVillage at wwwaboutmediavillagecom For partnership inquiries contact Robin Wallace at robinMediaVillageorg or Maryann Teller at MaryannMediaVillageorg and for media inquiries reach out to Diane Stefani at DianeMediaVillageorg

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