Reimagining Together:

How Agencies Can Act in Solidarity

Bennett D. Bennett

An award-winning copywriter (and one-time journalist) with experience working at global brand consultancies and ad agencies. Bennett has written about the marketing and media landscapes in-depth; concepted, pitched and created integrated campaigns across social, digital and print. Bennett also covered and broke news of major client business wins, the evolving agency and media landscapes, as well as special topics in creativity and innovation. Interviewed executives, luminaries and key players across media, advertising and brands, and judged for multiple industry honors.

Katie Kern

An innate storyteller and strategic creative, Katie Kern has navigated her career with two passions at the helm: building bold brands and pouring into tomorrow’s creative leaders through mentorship. As Partner and COO of Media Frenzy Global, Katie extends her 15-year industry expertise and business knowledge in the agency to drive business growth and advocate a ‘Go There’ company culture. Katie’s commitment to improving the lives of women in business and young girls flourishes through her mentorship with Women’s Entrepreneurial Opportunity Project, where recently spoke at the organization’s annual conference on transitioning from a corporate environment to entrepreneurship.

Lee Deas

Connecting people and dots is what Lee does in her sleep. While she’s awake, at work, she’s a big thinker, a change agent, a buzz starter, the inventor of the “no asshole policy” and a loyal businessperson. Bringing folks together is what Lee does best, whether it’s cultivating relationships with clients, friends, or partners, or hiring the best, brightest, and nicest people around. You’ll also see her popping into pitch meetings, brainstorms, kickoffs, planning sessions or huddles on a pretty regular basis. She may be steering the ship, but she still likes to party with the crew.