Carol Watson

Senior Director, Global Advisory and Consulting Services,
Diversity Best Practices

Carol is responsible for managing the advisory and consultative services for 200+ US and global mid-to large sized organizational members. Her advisory services include D&I best practices, business intelligence management and consulting on topics including D&I strategy, ERG impact, marketing/customer integration, talent management and acquisition, benchmarking and global inclusive leadership development. She co-founded #Inclusive100 with She Runs It, the marketing industry D&I progress consortium.

Carol brings a wealth of culture, marketing and talent experience to DBP. She founded a cross-cultural talent consultancy practice, Tangerine Watson, Inc in 2006. TW, Inc provides executive coaching, strategic planning services and consultancy on organizational structure and processes and diverse talent strategies with a focus on advertising, marketing, media and sales. Her firm is known for the Impact Study, the first perception study of diverse advertising professionals in the industry. Carol has a background in advertising and publishing where she held sales and marketing management roles at the New York Times, Essence Magazine and as Publisher of Vibe magazine.

Ms. Watson has served as a facilitator of unconscious bias learning and leadership development, an ICF certified executive coach. She was the former Chairwoman, Board of Directors of She Runs It (formerly named Advertising Women of New York). She also holds a Master of Science in Organizational Development from Pepperdine University, IDI and MBTI certifications and her undergraduate is in marketing.

And just a helpful hint, if you can’t find her at one of our Diversity Best Practices member events, you may want to look for her on the slopes snowboarding, in the ocean scuba-diving, or on stage singing and playing bass!


Here Are All The Black People

It's that time of year again! The One Club for Creativity is proud to present the ninth amazing year of Here Are All The Black People, the multicultural career fair and conference for advertising students and professionals of all levels, and one of the most important events on the industry calendar.

This year's HAATBP will take place on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, at New World Stages in New York City. We're hard at work making the 2019 edition the best one ever, and we are excited to have you join us later this month!


INFORMATION & TICKETS

Wednesday, October 30, 2019
9:00 AM–6:00 PM
New World Stages
340 W 50th St, New York, NY 10019


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2019 Keynote Speaker

Here Are All The Black People Keynote Speaker

Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter

Tariq Trotter, better known as Black Thought, is an American rap artist and co-founder of the Philadelphia hip-hop group, The Roots. Trotter is widely lauded for his rhythmically complex and reference-driven lyrical content, his sharply honed live performances, and the fluidity of his creative abilities.

Raised in South Philadelphia, Trotter attended the city's School of Creative and Performing Arts where he met Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson and formed the band the Square Roots. After releasing their 1993 demo/debut Organix under the simplified moniker "The Roots", Trotter’s narratives grew more personal and political in nature, artistically expanding both him and the band. 

The Roots’ 1999 album Things Fall Apart catapulted the group into the mainstream. Winning a Grammy Award for its lead single, “You Got Me” featuring Erykah Badu, Things Fall Apart garnered Trotter critical acclaim as the “lyricist’s lyricist” according to Rolling Stone. Similar praise was given to their 2010 project, Wake Up!, a collaborative effort with John Legend inspired by the political landscape of the 2008 elections, and winning a Grammy Award for “Best R&B Album” a few months later. This blending of art and political awareness also seeped into Trotter’s personal and philanthropic life, as a board member of Philadelphia’s own Mural Arts and continued support of organizations including OkayAfrica, The Agent for Change Network, Artist for a New South Africa, The New Museum of New York, and the Museum of Modern Art.

Under the leadership of Trotter and Thompson, The Roots began a decade-long relationship with Jimmy Fallon as his NBC house band in 2009, and transitioning to the house band for the new Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in 2014. Trotter also began a foray into acting, including notable roles in the James Brown biopic Get On Up and the HBO series The Deuce.


Presenters

Chris Bergeron

Chris Bergeron

VP, Content Experience,
Cossette
Bruce Bildsten

Bruce Bildsten

Executive Creative Director,
Best Buy
Taylor Brodie

Taylor Brodie

Senior Brand Strategist,
MullenLowe
Calvin Butts

Calvin Butts

Vice President, Agency Partnerships,
BioPharm Communications
Susan Credle

Susan Credle

Global Chief Creative Officer
FCB Global
Carl Desir

Carl Desir

Global Executive Director - Diversity, Equity & Inclusion,
R/GA
Blake Desormeaux

Blake Desormeaux

Senior Comms & Engagement Strategist,
Virtue
Kai Deveraux Lawson

Kai Deveraux Lawson

Producer/ Co-Host,
Mixed Company Podcast
Lawrence Edmondson

Lawrence Edmondson

SVP of Technology,
VaynerMedia
Diane Fields

Diane Fields

Director of Creative Services, USA,
Ogilvy
Edward Frankel

Edward Frankel

SVP, Director of Talent Acquisition,
Omnicom Health Group
Kelly Fredrickson

Kelly Fredrickson

President, MullenLowe Boston and New York,
MullenLowe
Nicole Godreau

Nicole Godreau

Brand Planner,
Twitter Next
Maya Gray

Maya Gray

Assistant Account Executive of Public Relations,
MullenLowe
Thompson Imasogie

Thompson Imasogie

Junior Art Director,
MullenLowe
Brittany King

Brittany King

Integrated Project Manager,
VaynerMedia
James Kinney

James Kinney

Director of People,
Giant Spoon
Brandon Lee Heard

Brandon Lee Heard

Strategist,
R/GA
Marcela Madera

Marcela Madera

Associate Consultant,
R/GA
Love Malone

Love Malone

Founder and CEO,
The Gradient Group
Doug Melville

Doug Melville

Chief Diversity Officer,
TBWA\North America
Monique Nelson

Monique Nelson

Chair and CEO,
UniWorld Group, Inc.
Christian Plummer

Christian Plummer

Operations Supervisor,
VMLY&R
Michele Prota

Michele Prota

Global Board Member, Talent,
Forsman & Bodenfors
Brandon Rochon

Brandon Rochon

CCO,
Kastner
Rick Sentine

Rick Sentine

Senior Account Executive,
VaynerMedia
Claude Silver

Claude Silver

Chief Heart Officer,
VaynerMedia
Jimmy Smith

Jimmy Smith

CEO, and CCO
Amusement Park Entertainment
Gary Vaynerchuk

Gary Vaynerchuk

CEO,
VaynerMedia
Carol Watson

Carol Watson

Senior Director, Global Advisory and Consulting Services,
Diversity Best Practices
Kayla Watson

Kayla Watson

Associate Designer,
R/GA
Raquel Wilbun

Raquel Wilbun

Senior Media Planner,
MediaHub
Robert Wong

Robert Wong

Co-Founder
Google Creative Lab

Schedule

9:00 AM

Breakfast & Registration
 

10:00 AM

Keynote Speaker
Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter  

11:00 AM

Portfolio Review Session 1
 
Morning Panel
Beyond the Business Case for Diversity
Gary Vaynerchuck (VaynerMedia)
Claude Silver (VaynerMedia)
Lawrence Edmondson (VaynerMedia)
Recruiter Stations Open
Available Until 5:00PM  

12:00 PM

Portfolio Review Session 1 (cont.)
 
Mentor Session A
Challenging the Conventional Rules of Marketing
Carl Desir (R/GA)
Kayla Watson (R/GA)
Brandon Lee Heard (R/GA)
Marcela Madera (R/GA)
 
Professional Session 1
Should I Stay or Should I Go?
Carol Watson (Best Diversity Practices)
Christian Plummer (VMLY&R)
Michael Lescarbeau (Person)
Michele Prota (Forsman & Bodenfors)
 

1:00 PM

Lunch
 

2:00 PM

Portfolio Review Session 2
 
Mentor Session B
I’m the Only ___ at Work
James Kinney (Giant Spoon)
Chris Bergeron (Cossette)
Blake Desormeaux (Virtue)
 
Professional Session 2
Advice From The Heavy Hitters: Moving Into Senior Leadership
Bruce Bildstein (Best Buy)
Susan Credle (FCB Global)
Jimmy Smith (Amusement Park Entertainment)
Diane Fields (Ogilvy)
Doug Melville (TBWA\North America)
 

3:00 PM

Portfolio Review Session 2 (cont.)
 
Mentor Session C
Head, Heart, & Hustle
Edward Frankel (Omnicom Health Group)
Calvin Butts (BioPharm Communications)
 
Professional Session 3
Building Community at Your Agency
Kelly Fredrickson (MullenLowe)
Maya Gray (MullenLowe)
Taylor Brodie (MullenLowe)
Thompson Imasogie (MullenLowe)
Raquel Wilburn (MediaHub)
 

4:00 PM

Afternoon Panel
Creating A Seat at the Table
Love Malone (The Gradient Group)
Brandon Rochon (Kastner & Partners)
Robert Wong (Google Creative Lab)
Monique Nelson (UniWorld Group, Inc.)
Nicole Godreau (Twitter Next)
 

5:00 PM

Closing Remarks & Reception
 


2019 Sponsors

HAATBP would not be possible without the support and resources of an incredible group of sponsors from across the advertising industry and beyond. These partners believe in our commitment to a more inclusive and diverse creative industry.

Interested in sponsoring HAATBP in 2019? Please contact our Inclusion & Diversity Department, at one-id@oneclub.org and view the HAATBP Sponsorship Booklet



Apollo 51
VF Corporation
Publicis Health
VCU Brandcenter
Best Buy
Vayner Media
4 A's
The Martin Agency
Bold Culture Co.
Goodby Silverstein & Partners
R/GA
Omnicon Media Group
Giant Spoon
Pace Communications
Ogilvy
BIC
Verizon
Mullen Lowe
Day One Agency
Leo Burnett
VMLY&R
Arts & Letters
24/7 Talent
The Creative Circus
Grey Group
Havas
Mother
VIRTUE Worldwise
Forsman & Bodenfors
The North Face
Vans
TBWA Worldhealth
Rauxa
DDB
Mekanism
VSA

 

WHAT TO EXPECT

Keynote

Keynote Speakers

HAATBP is famous for its keynote presentations, featuring passionate speakers from many different fields. Everyone from Dr. Cornel West to Franchesca Ramsey has graced the stage, so grab a seat, dim the lights and be inspired!

Networking

Networking

They say it's not what you know but who you know, and with HAATBP attracting over 700 attendees each year, you're going to make a lot of new connections. Bring your business cards and get ready to schmooze!

Panel Discussion

Panel Discussions

Throughout the day, industry professionals will lead real conversations regarding many of the issues people of color experience within the advertising industry. From hard truths to lighthearted observations, these panels hope to encourage growth for everyone, no matter where you are in your career.

Portfolio Review

Networking

They say it's not what you know but who you know, and with HAATBP attracting over 700 attendees each year, you're going to make a lot of new connections. Bring your business cards and get ready to schmooze!

Recruiting

Recruiting

HAATBP regularly attracts some of the coolest agencies, studios, and brands in the biz, and they're looking to hire. Stop by Recruiters Row and learn what some of them have to offer. Who knows, you just might find your next big break!

Inspiration

Inspiration

Prepare to be inspired by the many brilliant creatives at the event. Leave with a fresh perspective and ready to take the next step in your career!


WHAT'S IN A NAME?

Here Are All The Black People

The place, a Christmas party at famed San Francisco agency Goodby Silverstein & Partners, where a young black creative asked founder Jeff Goodby the tongue-in-cheek but definitely not tongue-in-cheek question,"Where are all the black people?".

After many conversations on creating job opportunities for minority students and graduates pursuing careers in advertising and design, Goodby and fellow creative legend Jimmy Smith spearheaded a panel during The One Club's 2011 Creative Week with that attention-grabbing question as its title. This led to The One Club for Creativity developing this panel into a full-day diversity-focused career fair later that fall. The success of these two events ensured this would become an important annual touchpoint for everyone in advertising for whom cultural diversity isn't just a checkbox, but a crucial fact of professional life. By 2014, with hundreds of attendees, it was no longer a question of "where" were all the black people — they were right here, ready to be counted.

2019 marks the ninth exciting year of HAATBP, and although the conference warmly welcomes attendees of all cultures and races, and has grown to include programming for those with more experience on their resumes, its name remains as unapologetically bold as ever.




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