--8x Olympic Medalist Apolo Ohno, Top Executives from P&G, Verizon and L'Oreal Headline Virtual Conference--
PR Newswire
NEW YORK , June 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The VAB IMPACT Diversity Leadership Summit: Walking the Talk on Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging – Speaking Meaningful Action Through Candid Conversations —a five-day virtual event hosted by the Video Advertising Bureau (VAB) —is open for registration to attendees . The event, which is free to attend, will be broadcast Monday, June 21 through Friday, June 25, 2021 .
The summit provides a stage for new voices and candid conversations, featuring media industry leaders, executives and professionals whose experiences can inspire real shifts in mindset and offer practical guidance. With a commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging, the VAB's aim is to provide actionable, meaningful ways to ignite change within the industry and community.
Speakers and panelists include:
- Olympic Champion Speed Skater Apolo Ohno , featured in a one-on-one fireside chat with Award-Winning NBCU/MSNBC News Anchor Richard Lui
- Shelly McNamara , Chief Equality & Inclusion Officer and EVP, HR, Procter & Gamble
- Chelsea Sanders , VP Brand, Refinery29's Unbothered, Refinery29
- Nicole Hughey , Chief Diversity Officer, Sirius-XM + Pandora
- Jeff Marshall , SVP, Head of Diversity, Equity & Belonging, Universal McCann
- Representatives from L'Oreal, BCW Global, A+E Networks, Verizon, Univision, Publicis Groupe, Innovid, The Clorox Company, CarMax, iSpot, Walton Isaacson , Adsmovil, Effectv, RISE, RAPP (an Omnicom Agency), Tubi, 3AF and AAAZA
Audience members must register for each day separately. Daily sessions include:
MONDAY: Advancing Equity and Inclusion through Equity and Belonging ( register )
TUESDAY: Inspiring Others, a Journey to Inclusive Leadership ( register )
WEDNESDAY: The Value of Being Seen and What Inclusivity Really Means ( register )
THURSDAY: Lessons From Organizations Who Are Making a Difference ( register )
FRIDAY: Getting Inspired, Success Stories and Real-World Insights ( register )
To request an interview with a speaker, panelist or VAB representative, email jacob@rosengrouppr.com .
Complete information on the event—which is being hosted in partnership with the Alliance for Inclusive and Multicultural Marketing (AIMM) and presented by Univision —can be viewed here .
ABOUT VAB
The Video Advertising Bureau (VAB)—whose members include the national TV networks alongside a broader community of influential media companies—is an insights-driven organization that inspires marketers to reimagine their media strategies resulting in smarter, more educated decisions. Visit VAB online and access its continuously growing content library at thevab.com .
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