Breastcancer.org's 2nd Annual Women in Media & Marketing Awards Honors Industry Leaders With Special Guest Hoda Kotb

NEW YORK CITY, NY — Breastcancer.org proudly hosted its second annual Women in Media and Marketing Awards Luncheon on May 2, 2024, at JPMorgan Chase & Co. New York headquarters. Two hundred and sixty people representing 106 companies attended the sold out event to celebrate the remarkable achievements of those who have contributed significantly to the media and marketing industries while supporting breast cancer awareness and research. 

The Women in Media and Marketing (WIMM) Awards recognized the outstanding efforts of individuals who have shown themselves to be advocates in the media and marketing industry for women’s health and/or people impacted by breast cancer. This year, Breastcancer.org was honored to welcome the esteemed co-anchor of NBC News’ TODAY, Hoda Kotb, as the special guest speaker for the event.

"Each breast cancer journey is deeply personal and unique. Breastcancer.org is privileged to be a lifeline for those affected, providing support, resources, and a sense of community. The leadership, resilience, and strength displayed by this year’s honorees contributes to a more compassionate and understanding world,” said Marisa Weiss, M.D., Breastcancer.org's Founder and Chief Medical Officer.

The honorees for this year included:

Individual Advocate
Amy Armstrong
Director, Global Customer Development, Amazon Ads

Corporate Visionary
Adobe, accepted by Denise Colella
VP, Head of Digital Strategy Group Media and Financial Services

Champion of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Adrianne Smith, Fleishman Hillard, Cannes Can: Diversity Collective
SVP/Senior Partner and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer

IPG, accepted by Channing Martin
Global Chief Diversity and Social Impact Officer

Caregiver
Jason Brum
Video Advertising Sales, Apple

David Roter
Sr. Director, Global Client Partnerships, Netflix

Breastcancer.org extends its gratitude to the over thirty five corporate sponsors, including lead sponsor Comcast NBCUniversal, and attendees for their generous support, which enables the organization to continue providing vital resources and support to individuals affected by breast cancer worldwide.

For more information about WIMM and to view highlights, please visit Breastcancer.org's event page.

About Breastcancer.org
Breastcancer.org is a leading patient-focused resource dedicated to providing reliable, up-to-date information and support to those affected by breast cancer. Founded in 2000 by chief medical officer Marisa C. Weiss, M.D., it empowers people with research, expert information, and a dynamic peer support community to help them make the best decisions for their lives. Since its inception, the nonprofit organization has reached 232 million people worldwide.

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