AAF INDUCTS NEWEST MEMBERS INTO THE AAF ADVERTISING HALL OF FAME

Eight Industry Legends and One Corporate Honoree Receive Industry's Most Esteemed Honor

NEW YORK, April 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- At a gala ceremony, widely recognized as the "Biggest Night in Advertising," eight advertising industry legends and one corporate honoree were inducted into the Class of 2025 AAF Advertising Hall of Fame.  More than 1,000 people were on hand to witness the event, which was held at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City.

"Celebrating the induction into the AAF Advertising Hall of Fame is the 'Biggest Night in Advertising,' and one of the most visible ways we acknowledge the amazing industry we work in and the exceptional clients we work with," said Steve Pacheco, President & CEO, American Advertising Federation.

Pictured are the Class of 2025 AAF Advertising Hall of Fame inductees.  From left to right:

Front row seated:

• Rishad Tobaccowala, former chief strategist and growth officer at Publicis Groupe
  
  
• Linda Boff, CEO of Said Differently and former global chief marketing officer at General Electric
  
  
• Gülen Bengi, Lead Chief Marketing Officer, Mars and Chief Growth Officer, Mars Snacking, who accepted the award on behalf of Mars, Incorporated, this year's corporate inductee
  
  
• Lisa Sherman, president and CEO of The Ad Council

Back row standing:

• Raja Rajamannar, chief marketing and communications officer at Mastercard
  
  
• Alex López Negrete, president, CEO and co-founder of Lopez Negrete Communications
  
  
• David Lubars, former chief creative officer at BBDO Worldwide and Chairman of BBDO North America
  
  
• John Hayes, former chief marketing officer at American Express
  
  
• Dennis Troper, husband of the late Susan Wojcicki, CEO emeritus of YouTube, who passed away last year (Susan was also presented the David Bell Award for industry service)

ABOUT THE AAF ADVERTISING HALL OF FAME

The Advertising Hall of Fame, produced by the AAF since 1949, helps the organization to sustain many of its key initiatives throughout the year surrounding education, diversity, grassroots advocacy, and professional development. Induction into the Advertising Hall of Fame celebrates the most accomplished and legendary figures in advertising. From their significant contributions to the advertising industry to their personal philanthropic involvement, honorees have set the precedent by which great leaders and accomplishments are measured today. Further details can be found at https://aaf.org/ahof.

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