The PR Net, the premier global network for marketing communications professionals, fêted its 'Marcomms’ Most Influential’ list, celebrating the honorees at a cocktail event held yesterday evening at Temple Bar in New York City.
The inaugural ‘Marcomms’ Most Influential’ list accolades top brand marketers and communicators for their leadership, innovation and achievement in the field. An independent committee of renowned industry figures evaluated the submissions. Judges included Sarah Crockett, Global Chief Marketing Officer, Dickies, Jakob Hesketh, Head of Marketing & Communications, Americas, Soho House & Co., Danielle Bias, Chief Communications Officer, MoCA Los Angeles, Andrew McCaskill, Career Expert & Global Communications, LinkedIn, Ruby Dhillon, Head of Marcomms, Luxury Beauty, Estee Lauder UK, Kristin Huxta Bradley, Head of PR, Luxury & Lifestyle Americas, IHG Hotels & Resorts, Anu Rao, Senior Vice President, Communications & Sustainability, Pernod Ricard and Molly Snyder, Chief Communications Officer, SHIPT.
The judges looked at areas of innovation shown in the candidates’ work, successful campaigns they’ve spearheaded, their thought leadership impact and how their marketing initiatives have shaped culture - both internal and external - in positive ways.
The event drew honorees, their colleagues and guests, and judges. Lisa Kay Smith, The PR Net’s founder, gave a welcome address to the esteemed group, who celebrated the recognition of their work among their industry peers.
Notable guests included
Jacqueline Beyer McCabe, President, Jenni Kayne
Meaghan Cox, Chief Brand Officer, Jenni Kayne
Jakob Hesketh, Head of Marketing & Communications, Americas, Soho House & Co.
Neda Whitney, Chief Marketing Officer, Ring Concierge
Robert Sorce, President, BYREDO Americas
Alison Zimmermann, Head of Marketing, BYREDO Americas
Shannon de Laat, Chief Brand Officer, Good American
Jamari Douglas, Vice President of Marketing, Public Relations and Communications, Bermuda Tourism Authority
Amanda Henry, Vice President of Brand Partnerships, Therabody
Bryan Barbieri, Senior Vice President of Public Relations and Partnerships, EOS Hospitality
Michael Kaye, Director of Brand Marketing & Communication, Match Group
Gabrielle Gambrell, Senior Communications Lead, Amazon, and Founder, Gift of Gabrielle
Katie Reed, Vice President of Marketing, Watches of Switzerland
Brittney Le Roy, Global Head of Product & Partner Communications, Spotify