Asians In Advertising

?? Matches are coming this week! ?? The mentorship teams at?3AF: Asian American Advertising Federation?and?Asians In Advertising?have been working hard to create as many connections as possible with over 450 incredible individuals who signed up. Stay tuned for your match – exciting opportunities for connections and growth are just around the corner! ?? Huge ups to the 2025 team leading: Dan Matthews Landon Nguyen Lisa Bull Meghna Kothari Genie Lara Justin Chun Bonnie C. ?? #Mentorship?#AsiansInAdvertising?#3AF?#CareerGrowth?

??Today’s the LAST day to apply! ?? Are you looking to break through complex business challenges and take your career to the next level? This year, we’ve partnered with API Rising to provide a culturally tailored program to empower Asian professionals. Learn to articulate your value better, scale your impact, and accelerate your career. Learn more and apply now: https://lnkd.in/g_ujrNJV Don’t miss this opportunity to level up your career! #FutureAsianLeaders #APIRising

Back for Season 4!??Tune in for revealing conversations with co-hosts Suzie B. and Lori C.. Season 4 highlights the personal journeys and behind-the-scenes experiences of AAPI trailblazers who are reshaping the advertising world and beyond. Expect candid stories with unexpected twists, celebrations of cultural experiences, explorations of workplace visibility, and showcasing how these leaders have navigated personal and professional barriers with resilience and grace. The first episode drops on September 30th ??

? Sponsor Spotlight ? Meet Nikita Malhotra,?CFO/COO at Giant Spoon How has being Asian affected your career? Being Asian has dramatically impacted my career. As a child of immigrant parents, it drove my work ethic and need to succeed. I lead with respect and always listen first, ensuring I have all the inputs before deciding.? What advice do you have for Asians in the Advertising industry? Always be open to learning and trying new things. Even if not in your job description, helping a team member or solving a problem is a great opportunity to expand your skills. Also, it's okay if every room you walk into doesn't look like you. Embrace your differences; your point of view matters. Can you tell us more about your career journey? I've spent nearly 20 years working across the marketing and advertising spectrum. I'm the CFO/COO of Giant Spoon, an integrated, independent agency, and a Partner and Chief Financial and Commercial Officer at Deep Blue Sports + Entertainment. Before joining Giant Spoon and Deep Blue, I was the CFO of BBH North America, part of the Publicis Groupe Network, where I oversaw financial planning, strategy, and commercial negotiations. #monthlyspotlight?#apicommunity

?Sponsor Spotlight ? Meet Swathi Chandrasekaran,?Director of Product Management, Advanced Advertising at Paramount Advertising How has being Asian affected your career? ? Being Asian has had an unassuming yet profound impact on my career - shaping my values, work ethic, and approach to problem-solving. Growing up in India, I was deeply rooted in a culture that values education and community. This upbringing instilled a strong sense of discipline and pursuit of learning, particularly in the STEM fields. My engineering and data science background provided a solid foundation for analytical thinking, which has been invaluable in my career as a product manager. The sense of community I had growing up also motivated me to look at a career in product management, a field where I rely on and communicate with my incredible teams of users, stakeholders, engineers, data scientists, and industry experts to make the best decisions on products and features to bring to life. ? Advice for the AAPI community? ? Lean into your strengths, even if they differ from everyone else’s! Embrace your unique perspective and experiences that have molded you. Your background can provide the creativity that differentiates you in the industry. Something else I often remind myself of is the importance of constantly staying curious, humble, and seeking to learn. ? Can you describe your role at Paramount and your interests? ? I’m a director of product for Paramount’s Advanced Advertising team, leading Vantage, the Convergent Planning and Activation product for Paramount. I work with many excellent teams - from operations, audience activation, sales, engineering, and data science, and collaborate with vendors across the industry to ideate and build the best advertising capabilities for Paramount. I was born and raised in Chennai, India, and moved to New York for grad school. Outside work, I read a lot, write a little, solve cryptic crosswords and math puzzles, and connect with friends over sports and board games. ? #monthlyspotlight #aapicommunity

We're incredibly grateful for the tremendous support from the Magnite team! Magnite is the world's largest independent sell-side advertising company and has been recognized as one of the top 100 places to work in the United States. If you're looking for a rewarding career with a dynamic and innovative company, check out some of their exciting open roles: ? Engineer II, Scala: https://lnkd.in/g-VdEGwV ? Country Lead - India: https://lnkd.in/gwDfRDNv ? Senior Security Engineer: https://lnkd.in/gaVcNSAT ? Senior Product Manager, Traffic Shaping: https://lnkd.in/gckK5gCH ? Account Director, Demand: https://lnkd.in/ggxmAnAJ ? Senior Account Manager, Revenue: https://lnkd.in/g6yAYmkU ? Senior Manager, Marketing Research & Insights: https://lnkd.in/gtA-bKM7 ? Account Manager, Client Success - Ad Serving (Technical Account Manager):https://lnkd.in/gCA9aVEJ Join a team that's shaping the future of advertising! Explore these opportunities and more on Magnite's career page. ?? Explore Careers at Magnite: https://lnkd.in/e6xnPU6R #Magnite #Careers #Innovation #Advertising #JobOpportunities

?? Calling all Asian Directors and VPs with 8-15 years of experience! We’re thrilled to partner with API Rising to bring you the 2024 AIA Future Asian Leaders Scholarship. This program will help you articulate your value, scale your impact, and accelerate your career. ?? Apply here: https://lnkd.in/g_ujrNJV ??Join a Community of Leaders Engage in culturally resonant group discussions Participate in weekly live sessions and practical applications Access optional 1:1 coaching for personalized growth ??What You’ll Gain Clarity on your values and identity Refined growth map and actionable development plan Confidence in strategic discussions and difficult conversations Expanded sphere of influence and executive mentorship ?? Program Highlights Tailored for Asian leaders with 8-15 years of experience 8-week intensive course (2 hours per week) Flexible sessions on Wednesdays or Thursdays at 4 pm PT / 5 pm ET The program starts on September 25 and 26 ?? Eligibility Open to applicants worldwide ? Application Deadline: September 5, 2024, at 11:59PM PT Don’t miss this chance to boost your career! #AIA #AsiansInAdvertising #AsianLeaders #ProfessionalGrowth #Scholarship #Leadership #CareerDevelopment #FutureAsianLeaders #APIRising #FutureLeaders #AsianProfessionals #LeadershipProgram #Scholarship #CareerGrowth #Community

“I am not everyone’s cup of tea, but I am some people’s favorite scotch ??." - David Angelo. Thank you to everyone who attended our C-Suite conversation today! We look forward to seeing you at future Asians In Advertising events. It was a pleasure hearing from?Nikita Malhotra?of?Giant Spoon,?David Angelo?of?David&Goliath, and?Jenn Wong?of?MullenLowe U.S.?West, as well as our amazing moderator,?Tenny Pandika Gillis, and our hosts,?Christina Lu?and?Leisha Bereson. Shoutout to the AIA team working behind the scenes,?Meghna Kothari,?Genie Lara,?and?Lawrence H..

The C-Suite is happening in just one hour! Join us today at 12 pm ET / 9 AM PT for our annual star-studded AAPI C-Suite Conversation ?? Learn how these leaders and trailblazers made it to the top. ? Nikita Malhotra (CFO/COO at Giant Spoon) ? David Angelo (Founder and Creative Chairman at David&Goliath ? Jenn Wong (President at MullenLowe U.S. West). Hosted and moderated by?Christina Lu?of?Carat?USA and?Tenny Pandika Gillis?of?Dentsu, we can't wait to hear from these incredible Asian American executives and ask questions; this special event is followed by networking.

New sponsor alert ?! We’re thrilled to welcome Wunderkind as one of our newest partners! Wunderkind Ads delivers non-disruptive, user-first ad experiences across a curated list of top-tier publishers, driving full-funnel performance. Like Asians In Advertising, they’re on a mission to make a big impact. We can’t wait to achieve amazing things together! ??