Previous Hall of Achievement Inductions

2009 Inductees

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Allison Arden, VP/Publisher, Advertising Age & Creativity
Tara Comonte, CFO & COO, Worldwide, Mediabrands
Peter McGuinness, Chairman & CEO, Gotham, Inc.
Ari Merkin, Founding Partner/Chief Creative Officer, Toy New York
Beatriz Perez, SVP, Integrated Marketing, Coca-Cola North America
Tracey Scheppach, SVP, Video Innovation Director, Starcom MediaVest Group
Ben Silverman, Founder and CEO, Electus

2008 Inductees

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Jon Gieselman, SVP, Advertising & PR,DIRECTV
Thom Gruhler, EVP, Global Account Director, McCann Worldgroup
Chris Kempczinski, VP, Marketing, Non Carbonated Beverages, Pepsi-Cola North America Beverages
Penry Price, VP, Advertising Sales, North America, Google Inc.
Elizabeth Ross, President, Americas & Global CMO, Tribal DDB Worldwide
Troy Ruhanen, EVP, Managing Director, BBDO North America
Stephen Stoute, Founder & Chief Creative Officer, Translation Consultation + Brand Imaging
Andrew Swinand, President, Global Operations, Starcom MediaVest Group

2007

Gotham Hall
New York City

Andy Berndt, Co-President, Ogilvy New York
Wendy Clark, Senior Vice President – Advertising, AT&T Inc.
Eric Hirshberg, President, Chief Creative Officer, Deutsch Los Angeles
Kimberly Anderson Kelleher, Vice President and Publisher, SELF Magazine
Juan Carlos Ortiz, Co-President, Leo Burnett and Arc North America
Jon Raj (Jack Avrett Volunteer Spirit Award Recipient), Vice President, Advertising and Emerging Media Platforms, Visa USA
Lauren Wiener, Senior Vice President, Meredith Interactive

2006

Cipriani, 42nd Street
New York City

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Jason Binn, CEO, Niche Media LLC
Maurice Coffey, associate marketing director, household care, the Procter & Gamble Company
Beth-Ann Eason, VP, category development, Yahoo! Inc.
Sean Finnegan (Jack Avrett Volunteer Spirit Award Recipient), U.S. director, OMD Digital
Courteney Monroe, SVP, consumer marketing, HBO
Michelle Peluso, president & CEO, Travelocity
Mark-Hans Richer, marketing director, Pontiac, General Motors Corporation

2005

Cipriani, 42nd Street
New York City

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Tim Armstrong, VP, advertising sales, Google Inc.
Laura Desmond, CEO, MediaVest USA
David Jones, global CEO, Euro RSCG Worldwide
Jacki Kelley, SVP, advertising, USA TODAY
Eric Silver, EVP, executive creative director, BBDO New York
Heidi Ueberroth, EVP, global media properties and marketing partnerships, NBA Entertainment
Liz Vanzura, global marketing director - HUMMER Division, General Motors Corporation

2004

Cipriani, 42nd Street
New York City

In 2004, seven exceptional industry leaders joined the elite ranks of the Advertising Hall of Achievement.

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Paul Caine, publisher, PEOPLE
Susan Credle, EVP, creative director, BBDO New York
Matt Freeman, CEO, Tribal DDB Worldwide
Stacey Lynn Koerner, EVP, director, global research integration, Initiative
Aldo Quevedo, managing partner, executive creative director, Dieste Harmel & Partners
Julie Roehm,director, marketing communications, Chrysler, Jeep® and Dodge Brands, Chrysler Group
Andrea Wells, EVP, Chevrolet account director, Campbell-Ewald

2004 Induction Videos
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Advertising Hall of Achievement Alumni Roundtable
November 4, 2004
USA TODAY
New York City

This invitation-only event featured a panel of Advertising Hall of Achievement alumni discussing relevant and timely topics, such as recruiting young talent into the advertising industry, as well as personal philosophies and strategies for professional success and innovation.

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