Meet the Advertising Game Changers: Variety's Top 10 Influencers

Variety, a leading entertainment publication, is shining a spotlight on the top ten figures making waves in the world of advertising. These folks aren’t just about selling products; they’re crafting campaigns that captivate and connect with audiences. Think of them as storytellers, using ads to tell engaging tales. Variety is jumping into New York Advertising Week with both feet this year. They’ve got their interview studio back, thanks to Canva, and they're launching a new event called the Variety Content Meets Commerce Luncheon. This lunch isn't your average meal — it’s hosted by Busy Philipps from QVC+ and backed by Kinesso.Who can you expect at these events? Well, there’s Michael Strahan, the sports journalist-turned-TV host, and Terry Crews, the actor who’s also a businessman. From the corporate world, you have Kelly Donahue from Ford, Nicola Mendelsohn from Meta, Bruce Campbell from Warner Bros. Discovery, and Anjali Sud, the CEO of Tubi. This isn't just about interviews, though. Variety is also hosting a welcome dinner during Advertising Week, and it’s not surprising that big names like Amazon, IBM, Uber Advertising, Kinective Media (United Airlines), CVS Media Exchange, Instacart, and Netflix will be there too. So, who are these top 10 leaders in entertainment advertising? Let's dive right in.