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We caught up with Kimberly to ask about the BMAA award, her work at Brunner, and her long-time advocacy for greater diversity and inclusion in the marketing and advertising industry.&nbsp;Q: Congratulations on being named to the BMAA’s list of “Black Marketers We Admire” for 2023! What does this recognition mean to you?&nbsp;I was completely surprised and honored to be included in the BMAA’s list of “Black Marketers We Admire” for 2023. BMAA’s annual list recognizes underrepresented marketers’ contributions to the marketing community and how these individuals give back to others. It is awesome to be listed alongside other marketing professionals that I also admire!This recognition motivates me to continue pursuing excellence in my work and for Black marketers who are looking to make their mark in the industry.&nbsp;I am excited to be acknowledged for making a positive impact in the marketing field and for contributing to the ongoing dialogue surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion in our industry.Q: You joined Brunner in August 2022 as an account director. Can you describe what you do in your role? What do you find most challenging — and most rewarding?&nbsp;

I am grateful for this opportunity to pivot my career trajectory and lay a new foundation for a long-term journey within Brunner and the advertising industry.Q: What progress have you seen in bringing greater diversity and inclusion into marketing and advertising, for both agencies and in-house teams? What progress remains ahead of us, and what are the best opportunities to achieve those advances?&nbsp;In-house teams and agencies can make progress by focusing on hiring practices, ensuring diverse representation in creative and decision-making roles, and encouraging open conversations about diversity.&nbsp;We must keep pushing for more diversity at all levels, from entry-level positions to the C-suite.&nbsp;Collaborating with diverse influencers and creators can also help broaden reach and perspectives. Analyzing and using data responsibly can help organizations better understand our audience and tailor messaging accordingly.&nbsp;This push starts with ensuring people from all backgrounds have a voice at the table, reflecting broad perspectives from intersections of race, ethnicity, gender, LGBTQ+.&nbsp;Organizations that are finding it difficult to attract and retain diverse talent must stop “playing” diversity. Instead, they need to initiate genuine efforts to create welcoming environments, mentorship opportunities, safe spaces, and action plans for success. Potential employees can quickly identify an organization that is focused on ticking boxes vs. genuinely valuing different perspectives.&nbsp;Q: What do you enjoy most about your career, not only your work at Brunner but your involvement in organizations like the American Marketing Association and The A Pledge?&nbsp;

In addition, I am a member of an&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ama-atlanta.com/about/advisory-board/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">executive advisory board</a>&nbsp;that serves to support and uplift the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ama-atlanta.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atlanta chapter of the AMA</a>, which is one of the largest in the nation.I am a co-founder and board member of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.theapledge.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The A Pledge</a>, a commitment to developing a citywide diversity, equity, and inclusion plan with concrete actions that are highly specific and local to the Atlanta marketing and advertising community. For two years, I served as executive director and was responsible for the overall strategic and operational responsibility for the organization and the execution of its mission. I’m proud that Brunner is a participating agency with The A Pledge.&nbsp;

The <a href="https://blackmarketers.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Black Marketers Association of America</a> recently named <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlynstrong/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kimberly Strong</a>, an account director at Brunner, to its list of the <a href="https://blackmarketers.org/blogs/top-20-black-marketers-we-admire-in-2023" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Top 20 Black Marketers We Admire in 2023</a>. In its announcement, the BMAA cited Kimberly’s ability to align marketing efforts with business objectives and her “extensive experience developing integrated marketing campaigns that drive business growth.”&nbsp;Kimberly joined Brunner’s account management team in August 2022, bringing in-depth experience from roles she has held in corporate and nonprofit settings. She’s based in Brunner’s Atlanta office.“Kimberly is everything that is right about Atlanta. She clearly belongs on the BMAA’s list and frankly will likely be named to many more lists before her career ends,” said Brunner Managing Partner <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-maggs-b3ba265/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jeff Maggs</a>.

Get to know Kimberly Strong, Brunner’s Account Director, and her achievements that earned her the 2023 Top Black Marketers We Admire Honors.

Meet Kimberly Strong, Recipient of 2023 ‘Top Black Marketers We Admire’ Honors

Meet Kimberly Strong, Brunner Account Director and Recipient of 2023 ‘Top Black Marketers We Admire’ Honors

Meet Kimberly Strong, Brunner Account Director and Recipient of 2023 ‘Top Black Marketers We Admire’ Honors

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