AAF Program Answers Call for More Diversity in Advertising.Business Editors WASHINGTON, D.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 22, 2001 Program Builds More Diverse Industry Through Nation's Most Promising Minority Advertising Students Answering the call for a more diverse advertising industry, The AAF AAF abbr. Army Air Forces Foundation, the American Advertising Federation's (AAF) educational affiliate, is connecting top advertisers and agencies with the most outstanding multicultural mul·ti·cul·tur·al adj. 1. Of, relating to, or including several cultures. 2. Of or relating to a social or educational theory that encourages interest in many cultures within a society rather than in only a mainstream culture. advertising candidates from AAF college chapters, universities and historically black colleges around the nation. Now in its fifth year, AAF's Most Promising Minority Students--2001 is helping meet the need for a multicultural workforce. Twenty-five finalists will visit New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. from March 1 - 2 to meet with recruiters and executives from leading ad agencies, advertisers and media companies for interviews, coaching and guidance. These graduating college seniors, the best and brightest with an academic background in advertising, represent colleges in 15 states and the District of Columbia District of Columbia, federal district (2000 pop. 572,059, a 5.7% decrease in population since the 1990 census), 69 sq mi (179 sq km), on the east bank of the Potomac River, coextensive with the city of Washington, D.C. (the capital of the United States). (see full list attached). A total of 66 top students were nominated nom·i·nate tr.v. nom·i·nat·ed, nom·i·nat·ing, nom·i·nates 1. To propose by name as a candidate, especially for election. 2. To designate or appoint to an office, responsibility, or honor. this year. "After five years and as our honorees progress, we know this program has enhanced the multicultural perspective in the industry of advertising," said AAF President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. Wally wally Noun pl -lies Brit slang a stupid or foolish person [from the name Walter] Noun 1. Snyder. "Corporate America is demanding ways to tap into a culturally diverse marketplace. These students offer companies rich talent and the promise of even better advertising." Sponsored by The AAF Foundation in partnership with Advertising Age, the program is supported by a broad cross-section of the ad industry. Participating companies represent a mix of advertisers, agencies and media companies. This year's two-day enrichment enrichment Food industry The addition of vitamins or minerals to a food–eg, wheat, which may have been lost during processing. See White flour; Cf Whole grains. conference is chaired by Keith Clinkscales, chairman and CEO, Vanguarde Media. The event for the honorees culminates on March 2 with the "Building Bridges for Our Future" awards luncheon at New York's Waldorf-Astoria hotel. Chairing the luncheon this year is Judy Hu, executive director, corporate advertising and marketing, General Motors. Official trade media partner representative is David Klein David Klein may refer to:
Major U.S. airline. American was created through a merger of several smaller U.S. airlines and incorporated in 1934. It continued to buy the routes of other airlines, becoming an international carrier in the 1970s; its routes include South America, the . Other corporate sponsors include more than 30 leading advertisers, agencies and media companies, including Anheuser-Busch, Inc., DaimlerChrysler Corporation, Leo Burnett Worldwide Leo Burnett Worldwide was created in 1935 by Leo Burnett. He was born in St. Johns, Michigan, studied journalism at the University of Michigan. He worked as reporter and copyrighter in various companies until 1930. Company was opened in the period of Great Depression. , Inc., DDB Worldwide  The of this article or section may be compromised by "weasel words".You can help Wikipedia by removing weasel words. Communications, The Procter & Gamble Company, Essence Communications Essence Communications Sdn Bhd is a regional boutique public relations agency headquartered in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. The agency is part of the WPP Group. With a headcount of 22, it offers corporate and individual clients PR consultancy and event management services. , Hearst Magazines, Ogilvy & Mather Worldwide, Saatchi & Saatchi and J. Walter Thompson Walter Thompson refers to:
More than 60 percent of the Most Promising Minority Students selected in 1997, 1998, 1999 and 2000 are known to be working in the advertising industry for employers including NIKE, Procter & Gamble, The Gap, The Wall Street Journal, Essence Magazine, Univision, DDB Worldwide, BBDO BBDO Batten, Barton, Durstine & Osborn BBDO Bringing Biogeographic Data Online , Leo Burnett For the company, see . Leo Burnett (October 21, 1891 - June 7, 1971) was an advertising executive famous for creating such icons as the Jolly Green Giant, the Marlboro Man, Toucan Sam, Charlie the Tuna, Morris the Cat, the Pillsbury Doughboy, the 7up "Spot", and Tony the Company and Saatchi & Saatchi. The AAF Foundation tracks program performance by conducting biannual bi·an·nu·al adj. 1. Happening twice each year; semiannual. 2. Occurring every two years; biennial. bi·an surveys by mail and telephone. ** The AAF is the advertising trade association that represents the ad industry in its entirety. AAF's 130 corporate members are advertisers, agencies and media companies that comprise the nation's leading brands and corporations. AAF's national network of 210 ad clubs and local ad federations are home to 50,000 advertising professionals. In addition, AAF connects industry with an academic base through its 260 college chapters. Editor's Note Editor's Note (foaled in 1993 in Kentucky) is an American thoroughbred Stallion racehorse. He was sired by 1992 U.S. Champion 2 YO Colt Forty Niner, who in turn was a son of Champion sire Mr. Prospector and out of the mare, Beware Of The Cat. Trained by D. . Interviews and photo opportunities can be arranged with any of the Most Promising Minority Students. The same can be arranged with alumni currently working in the advertising industry.
Students School Hometown
Jennifer O. Asare University of Maryland
- College Park, MD Yorktown Heights, NY
Jeannie Lopez
Camarillo Minnesota State Univ.,
Moorhead - Fargo, ND Fargo, ND
Mary J. Cano Southern Methodist Univ.
- Dallas, TX Dallas, TX
Amy Deeter Miami Univ. - Oxford, OH West Carrollton, OH
Michael A. DeSouza Long Island Univ.
- Brooklyn, NY Brooklyn, NY
David B. Diaz Florida International Univ.
- Miami, FL Miami, FL
Shaneka Edwards University of Kentucky
- Lexington, KY Lexington, KY
Erika L. Emeruwa The George Washington Univ.
- Washington, DC South Euclid, OH
Amanda Foster Southern Methodist Univ.
- Dallas, TX Dallas, TX
Nicole Gary University of Minnesota
- Minneapolis, MN Minneapolis, MN
Melissa Hall University of Illinois
- Champaign, IL Wheaton, IL
Marcus Headlam Ohio University
- Athens, OH Mason, OH
Sarah Rose Hill Northwood University
- Midland, MI Jackson, MI
Nathan Kawado Academy of Art College
- San Francisco, CA Daly City, CA
Steven M. Lake Cleveland State University
- Cleveland, OH Cleveland Heights, OH
Vicky Li Boston University
- Boston, MA Orlando, FL
Nicole N. Neely Howard University
- Washington, DC Silver Spring, MD
Patrice Ng Pennsylvania State
University
- State College, PA West Orange, NJ
Sara N. Ortiz University of Missouri
- Columbia, MO Kirkwood, MO
Roberto Regalado, Jr. San Jose State University
- San Jose, CA Redwood City, CA
Joseph C. Sayaman St. John's University
- New York, NY Staten Island, NY
Caroline Schellman Oklahoma State Univ.
- Stillwater, OK Lawton, OK
Cedric M. Scott University of South Carolina
- Columbia, SC Greenville, SC
Brent Shiratori University of Hawaii
at Manoa - Honolulu, HI Honolulu, HI
Tara C. Tongco Oklahoma State University
- Stillwater, OK Stillwater, OK
AAF's Most Promising Minority Students -- 2001: List of Sponsors
Advertising Age
American Airlines, Inc.
General Motors
ABC, Inc.
America Online, Inc.
Anheuser-Busch, Inc.
DaimlerChrysler
D'Arcy Masius Benton & Bowles
Colgate-Palmolive Company
DDB Worldwide Communications Group, Inc.
Grey Worldwide
The Kellogg Company
Leo Burnett Worldwide, Inc.
McCann Erikson
Meredith Corporation
The New York Times Company
Nielsen Media Research
Pfizer Inc.
The Procter & Gamble Company
AAF's District 2
A&E Television BBDO Worldwide, Inc.
Burrell Communications Group
Campbell-Ewald
CBS Corporation
Don Coleman Advertising, Inc.
Essence Communications
The Hearst Magazines
Knight-Ridder
Ogilvy & Mather Worldwide
PepsiCo, Inc.
Saatchi & Saatchi
True North Communications - Bozell Group and FCB Worldwide
Vanguarde Media
Young & Rubicam, Inc.
Cleveland Advertising Association
J. Walter Thompson
UniWorld Group
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