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Watch the Yard to Become Official Media Partner of AW2020 to help promote the initiative.
New York, NY –September 25, 2020: Advertising Week (AW), the world’s largest annual gathering of brand, content creators, creative, entertainment, marketing, media and technology industry leaders announces ambitious partnership with UNCF for AW2020, Advertising Week’s global virtual event, September 29 – October 8, 2020.
Championing Equality & Fostering Community: In partnership with the UNCF, AW2020 will offer complimentary access for students and recent graduates from HBCUs. Attendees will receive a curated schedule of programming to focus in on key career opportunities, coupled with skills-based trainings, shareable education badges and facilitated discussions with industry professionals.
Following the event, in partnership with the Laugh Out Loud, Advertising Week will work with the UNCF and National Urban League to connect students & recent graduates with professional sponsors/mentors who will help guide them in their career. This program is a direct action from Advertising Week’s ‘A Town Hall for Change’ held in June.
Watch the Yard will become an official media partner of AW2020 to promote this initiative as well as work with Advertising Week on additional content opportunities.
“Our goal for AW2020 has always been about doing our part in a time of need for everyone. We are proud to work with the UNCF to help provide education opportunities and build a hiring pipeline of amazing student candidates. We are commited to helping students build their careers. AW2020 is more than a traditional event; it’s a platform for change” said Advertising Week President, Lance Pillersdorf.
AW2020 Contact:
London:
Matthew Rowlands
Seven Hills
matthew.rowlands@wearesevenhills.comNew York:
Aanchal Khurana
Sunshine Sachs
Khurana@sunshinesachs.com
