Six new inductees will also join Marketing Hall of Fame at annual gala
The marketing landscape has never been more complex, with leaders navigating economic headwinds, shifting politics and the accelerating disruption of AI. The Marketing Hall of Fame was made for moments like this. On May 6, the American Marketing Association New York will convene the field’s top leaders for interactive discussions and celebrating the Marketing Hall of Fame Class of 2026 at the WPP NYC campus at 3 World Trade Center.
“The Marketing Hall of Fame celebrates leaders who didn’t play it safe,” said Kerushan Govender, President of AMA New York. “The Class of 2026 embodies what it looks like to make a stand, take a risk, and change the conversation. The new CMO Conversations panels will bring that energy to life in real time, with the leaders who are doing it right now.”
The evening will celebrate the following six leaders who have spent careers turning uncertainty into advantage:
- Aniko DeLaney, Legacy Builder — Advanced Lecturer of Marketing, Fordham Gabelli School of Business
- Claudia Romo Edelman, Purpose Architect — Founder & Executive Chair, We Are All Human & Hispanic Star
- Esi Eggleston Bracey, — Chief Growth and Marketing Officer, P&L Leader
- Kofi Amoo-Gottfried, Technology Pioneer — Chief Marketing Officer, DoorDash
- Morgan DeBaun, Marketing Catalyst — CEO & Founder, Blavity
- Sanyu Dillon, Spirit of New York — President, Random House Publishing Group
Attendees will enjoy insights from CMO Conversations participants, inspirational words from the 2026 inductees, and an evening of artful small plates and signature cocktails featuring distilled spirit sotol, courtesy of ultrapremium provider Sotol Romo.
CMO Conversations
The event will feature two panels on the central tensions facing marketers today:
3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. | The Future Belongs to the Bold: Leadership Lessons from the Top
What does courageous marketing look like in 2026? This session will explore brand transformation, AI disruption and global cultural change through the lens of leaders who have turned bold decisions into measurable breakthroughs.
Panelists include Carryl Pierre-Drews of IAB, Peter Weingard of Altimetrik and Dan Levi of Clear Channel, along with Maureen Falvey, Strong Professional’s Lead Coach & Trainer moderating.
4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. | Marketing in Motion: Navigating the Impact of the “New” Consumer Journey
Ongoing economic volatility is reshaping the way consumers think, shop, and connect. Brands must adapt quickly, reimagining how they engage with and win the business of customers. This panel will explore the hard and soft facts of leading in our current economic environment.
Panelists include Ashan Khan of Uber Advertising, Liz Holden of Mod Op and Kristina Canada of Net Conversion, along with Adweek’s Executive Editor Alison Weissbrot moderating.
The 2026 ceremony is made possible through the support of WPP and partners, including DDB, DoorDash, Clear Channel, Uber Ads, Sotol Romo, and others.
Tickets are available at amanewyork.ticketspice.com/2026-marketing-hall-of-fame
Source: AMA New York
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