The Biggest Night in Advertising

Cipriani's and the Class of 2026: The 75th AAF Advertising Hall of Fame honored David Droga, Esi Eggleston Bracey, Tim Ellis, Jim Stengel, Gordon Bowen, Susan Credle, and Barry Manilow for lifetime contributions to the industry. 🏆

Not Just a Campaign. A Career: This is not an award for one great ad. It is an induction for a lifetime of work. The room felt it, and the inductees did too. One called it the sweetest moment of their career. Another said 25 years of attending this night still feels like nothing else. 👑

A Force for Good: Tim Ellis was called a force for good, not just in advertising but in mentoring young people through Big Brothers Big Sisters. Susan Credle was called a towering creative talent by the people who know her best. The tributes were personal, specific, and emotional. 🤝

The Industry at an Inflection Point: The night carried a bigger message. The world is changing fast, and creativity, advertising, and marketing still have the power to change lives, improve livelihoods, and build bridges. As one speaker put it: you do not have to save the world. You can just teach a little kid to count. 🌍