This advertising industry event celebrates ten of the most innovative, creative and successful marketing minds across leading categories in media and advertising including automotive, retail, technology, fashion and beauty and sports.

Honorees this year include top marketing executives from the National Football League (NFL), Dove, Beats by Dr. Dre, Southern Comfort, Samsung, Chobani, Volkswagen, Warby Parker, Activision and Dick’s Sporting Goods. Brand Genius also awards an industry leader who embodies a brand unto themselves with the “Brand Visionary” award. This year, that leader is Russell Simmons.