Advertising and Marketing Leaders Advancing Innovation, Culture, and Impact
Recognizing the advertising and marketing leaders shaping what comes next through innovation, culture, and measurable impact.
What The Forward 30 Represents
The Forward 30 honors advertising and marketing leaders who are actively advancing the industry. These are innovators building new systems, cultural architects shaping influence responsibly, and impact-driven executives raising the standard for modern marketing.
The recognition celebrates individuals who blend innovation, cultural fluency, and measurable impact to move the industry forward with intention and excellence.
The Forward 30 is not simply a list. It is a long-term movement designed to elevate leadership that strengthens the future of advertising.
2026 Honorees
A Recognition That Moves Forward
The power of The Forward 30 lies in its continuity. Each cohort of honorees will nominate the next generation of leaders advancing innovation, culture, and impact.
This peer-driven nomination model ensures that the recognition remains dynamic, relevant, and rooted in real leadership influence. The Forward 30 will continue evolving for years to come, guided by those actively shaping the industry.