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WASHINGTON, Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The American Advertising Federation (AAF), the “unifying voice for advertising,” announced eight new inductees into its prestigious AAF Advertising Hall of Achievement (AHOA). The AHOA celebrates those individuals aged 40 and younger who are helping to lead the industry forward. They were elected following a months-long process that included a rigorous review of the candidates by an esteemed group of industry leaders including former inductees and top marketers representing media, agencies, consumer goods, and social platforms. Induction ceremonies will take place on Thursday evening, November 16 at The Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers in New York City. It will be the first time in the 30+ years of the AHOA that induction ceremonies take place in “prime time.”
“This year’s inductees are all-stars who aren’t just evolving how we do marketing, they’re changing culture itself”
“The AAF Advertising Hall of Achievement is a shining example of why our industry’s future looks so bright,” said Steve Pacheco, President & CEO, AAF. “It is the gold standard in recognizing industry talent who are making a notable impact to the advertising community.” He added, “It is only appropriate that we now honor these individuals under the spotlight of the evening lights.”
This year’s list of inductees, the 31st edition of the AHOA, is proudly inclusive, cutting across companies, ethnicities, social media and more. They join a distinguished list of past industry honorees and include (in alphabetical order):
Elicia Azali, Enterprise Chief Marketing Officer, American Family Insurance Group. Elicia is no stranger to blazing new