Walmart CEO Doug McMillon to Be Honored at the Ad Council's 68th Annual Public Service Award Dinner

quotUnder Doug39s leadership Walmart has continued its longstanding commitment to building a better worldquot said Lisa Sherman President and CEO of the Ad Council quotFrom sustainability to advancing diversity equity and inclusion and bringing communities closer together Doug has truly demonstrated how corporate brands can be catalysts for social change We are grateful for Walmart39s support and look forward to our work together for many years to comequotWalmart has been an Ad Council supporter since 1986 most recently with the funding and activation of the COVID19 Vaccine Education Initiative Additionally Walmart39s contributions have supported the Ad Council39s campaign welcoming immigrants Belonging Begins with Us Emmywinning diversity and inclusion effort Love Has No Labels and Workforce Readiness helping people of all ages experiences and backgrounds develop their skills for the rapidly changing job marketamp160Walmart has also donated millions in media time and space across their platforms including Walmartcom and on instore checkout screensquotIt39s an honor to be recognized by the Ad Council for Walmart39s work to help create 39a better life for all39 For more than three decades this purpose has been at the center of our workquot McMillon said quotWalmart is guided by a desire to serve all of our stakeholders customers associates shareholders suppliers communities and the planet When we put the size of Walmart to work for them it results in a better performing business that benefits all in the longtermquotBringing together leaders at the intersection of media marketing advertising and technology the Ad Council39s Annual Public Service Award Dinner is the organization39s largest fundraising event with the last Annual Dinner in 2021 raising more than 64 million to support the Ad Council39s national social impact programs This year39s event will be cochaired by Jacki Kelley incoming Ad Council Chair and CEO of dentsu Americas and Ad Council Board Member William White Chief Marketing Officer of WalmartThe Ad Council is committed to ensuring that this year39s inperson event complies with the latest safety guidelines at the time of the event Proof of full COVID19 vaccination of all guests will be requiredTo learn more about the event and to purchase tables or tickets please visit the event39s websiteClick the social buttons to share this story with colleagues and friendsThe opinions expressed here are the author39s views and do not necessarily represent the views of MediaVillagecomMyersBizNet

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