AAF Hall of Fame: Annual Program

The Advertising Hall of Fame is the most prestigious award bestowed in the advertising industry honoring individuals who have raised the standard for advertising excellence.

Nominees to the Advertising Hall of Fame are judged on the following criteria:

Those men and women who have completed their primary careers, who have distinguished themselves in those careers, who have contributed to the betterment of advertising and its reputation and who have made significant volunteer efforts outside the workplace.

The following individuals were inducted into the 59th Advertising Hall of Fame at a luncheon at the Waldorf=Astoria in New York City on March 27, 2008:

Andrea Alstrup, former corporate vice president, advertising, Johnson & Johnson, industry leader who worked diligently to advance women in advertising, multiculturalism and family-friendly programming;
Marcel Bleustein-Blanchet, founder, Publicis Groupe (1906–1996), international visionary who changed the advertising profession into a reputable industry in France and enhanced the status of American brands in Europe and around the world;
Alan Pottasch, former senior vice president, worldwide creative & creative consultant, Pepsi-Cola (1927–2007), renowned advertising executive who shaped the image of one of the world's most iconic brands and spearheaded the "Pepsi Generation" campaign;
Keith Reinhard, chairman emeritus, DDB Worldwide, creative pioneer whose vision and steadfast determination led him to co-found the first creativity-centric holding company, Omnicom Group, as well as build the image of America globally;
Allen Rosenshine, chairman emeritus, BBDO Worldwide, legendary advertising leader whose passion for the industry and unwavering devotion led him to co-found Omnicom Group, as well as champion the importance of diversity within the industry.

For additional sponsorship and event information, please contact Corrine Soltis at (800) 999-2231 or csoltis@aaf.org.