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Calvin Klein Collection is returning to the runway with a new Creative Director! Lead by Veronica Leoni, it will debut in fall 2025, after being put on hold for five years. Congratulations to Leoni, whose previous experience includes collections for The Row, Céline, Moncler, and more. “I’m thrilled and honored to have the opportunity to write a new chapter of the Calvin Klein story. For decades, Calvin Klein interpreted the idea of bold self-expression, and I am willing to empower it with a strong accent on style and creativity.” Leoni said. I distinctly remember one of my first Calvin Klein pieces and the confidence I felt wearing it. I am thrilled to see this iconic brand return for more!

The agency who marketed “Barbie” into the phenomenon we know and love has announced agency president, Susan Howe as its new CEO. She and retiring CEO, Gail Heimann have both spent decades at Weber Shandwick Collective, making the PR firm what it is today, including Campaign’s “Agency of the Year 2024.” Howe shared, "This moment demands transformation and collaboration." I couldn't agree more! Congratulations to both leaders for an impressive tenure creating decades of impact, and many more years of brilliant campaigns to come!

CEO of XR Extreme Reach, Louisa Wong explained what inclusion is and isn’t and we could all stand to listen up. There are cultural nuances that help teams reach communities in more meaningful ways. Advertisers have immense power to impact how people view themselves and view their potential. Advertising can shift perceptions and change societal norms. Brands have the power, the budget, and the influence to create meaningful and lasting change. And that means, show up with intention and inclusivity in mind and get better results.

Women competed for the first time at the 1900 Olympic Games in Paris. In a full circle moment, Paris 2024 will be the first Olympics in history to achieve numerical gender parity, with the same number of female and male athletes participating. 👏 We can’t wait to be at the #Paris2024 #Olympics. Stay tuned for exciting details to come around The Female Quotient Equality Lounge on the ground! Who’s going to be there? 🙋♀️

“Things are very different today than they were 18 months ago, and things are going to be very different 18 months from now than they are today,” shared Amanda Grant, choreograph. The speed of business transformation will be harder to sustain and comprehend without a commitment from business leaders to focus on closing the skills gap. It’s crucial to promote a culture of continuous learning. It’s a win-win for everyone. LinkedIn Collective at #canneslions with Amanda Grant and Rob Giglio, Canva. LinkedIn

The conversation around women in sports has never been more important. Today’s women athletes are truly changing the game – on and off the court. They continue to pave the way for others and are an inspiration in the fight for gender equality, in their industry and beyond. I joined Athleta’s Power of She luncheon ahead of the #ESPY Awards as we champion the world of opportunity that women’s sports provide for current and future leaders! Allison Galer

Joy is the goal and that comes from being true to who you are. It may seem like day in and day out we’re operating in fight or flight mode or on autopilot. Tending to kids, going to work, trying to eat right and exercise…and then we go to bed, wake up, and repeat. But there’s so much joy in the small, in-between moments of it all—it might take a bit of mindfulness to catch them, but they’re there. Find them. Pursue more of them. Spend time with yourself and discover true happiness with who you truly are. Thank you for the reminder, Alice Walker.

In our fast-paced digital age, artificial intelligence is not just transforming our world; it’s reshaping how we see and engage with each other. Bias in AI, whether hidden or overt, is not just a glitch in the system; it’s a reflection of our collective history, prejudices, and oversights. It’s time for #AI to not just reflect our world but to help reimagine and rebuild it more equitably. This is our moment to pivot – to transform AI from a mere digital tool to a catalyst for social change. The time is now to create a more inclusive future of AI, together. I joined Stagwell at #sportbeach2024. Tune in! #sportbeach #canneslions Bria Bryant

Congratulations, Linda Bethea, on your new role as Chief Marketing Officer, Danone NORAM! Linda joined Danone US in 2020 as Head of Marketing. Since joining, she has significantly increased the marketing effectiveness and efficiency of Danone’s US brand portfolio, developing award-winning screen-to-shelf campaigns. If you know Linda you know this is beyond well-deserved. She has a tremendous track record and is an inspiring leader! Not to mention, she is a fierce advocate for women and parents thriving in the workplace 👏

If fury is what it takes to create your best work, so be it! As women, people often take credit for our ideas. Sometimes, we aren't taken seriously, we're talked over or dismissed. Author Bonnie Garmus used it to fuel her ambitions ten fold. And look what came of it? A bestselling book and hit Apple TV show starring Brie Larson. 💥 🎥 @bonnie_garmus_author via Instagram