March 13, 2015

VCU Brandcenter’s John Adams joins Advertising Hall of Fame

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John Adams, chair of the Virginia Commonwealth University Brandcenter’s board of directors, has been elected to the Advertising Hall of Fame, the highest award bestowed within the industry. In receiving this award, he joins an illustrious group of 229 advertising legends, whose inspiration, leadership and accomplishments continue to shape the future of the advertising industry.

Adams, one of the founding forces of the VCU Adcenter — the Brandcenter’s predecessor — and chair of the Martin Agency, will also receive the distinguished David Bell Award for Industry Service. Now in its second year, the Bell Award recognizes extraordinary and unique contributions and service to the advertising community and industry as a whole.

The American Advertising Federation will present Adams with these awards at the annual Induction Ceremonies & Gala Dinner on April 20 at The Waldorf Astoria in New York. The Advertising Hall of Fame, now in its 66th year, is among the advertising industry’s biggest, best attended and most prestigious events of the year.

 

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