FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
AMERICAN MARKETING ASSOCIATION NEW YORK ANNOUNCES
2026 MARKETING HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
Six new leaders join Hall of Fame in Areas of Excellence
from Marketing Catalyst to Technology Pioneer to Purpose Architect
NEW YORK, March 19, 2026 --The American Marketing Association New York (AMA New York) today announced the distinguished leaders who will be inducted into the Marketing Hall of Fame® Class of 2026. The recognition honors each individual’s exceptional influence on the ever-changing marketing industry, as well as the areas of business, culture, and society that each has impacted.
This year’s honorees represent a dynamic cross-section of leaders from top household brands and higher education to non-profits and publishing. Each, in their own unique way, has changed and driven the marketing industry through innovation, leadership, and influence. Inductees and recognition include:
Aniko DeLaney Legacy Builder
Advanced Lecturer of Marketing, Fordham Gabelli School of Business
Claudia Romo Edelman Purpose Architect
Founder & CEO, We Are All Human & Hispanic Star
Esi Eggleston Bracey Culture Vanguard
Former Chief Growth & Marketing Officer, Unilever
Kofi Amoo-Gottfried Technology Pioneer
Chief Marketing Officer, DoorDash
Morgan DeBaun Marketing Catalyst
CEO & Founder, Blavity
Sanyu Dillon Spirit of New York
President, Random House Publishing Group
“The 2026 Marketing Hall of Fame honorees reflect not only the diversity of voices shaping our field, but also the many ways great marketing can influence, inspire, and drive meaningful change,” said Kerushan Govender, President of AMA New York. “Their contributions each tell a distinct story of marketing excellence - spanning breakthrough creativity, deep cultural resonance, and measurable business impact.”
The inductees will be celebrated at the 2026 Marketing Hall of Fame Ceremony on May 6, 2026. The event, which will be held at the WPP World Trade Center campus and hosted by AMA New York, convenes leading marketers, brand executives, and innovators from across industries to honor the achievements of this year’s class and explore the evolving future of marketing.
Prior to the ceremony, AMA New York will host CMO Conversations, a program of thought-provoking panel discussions featuring top marketing leaders who will share insights on leadership, innovation, and the changing marketing landscape.
Lori Johnson, AMA New York Marketing Hall of Fame Chair, added, “For more than a decade, the Marketing Hall of Fame has honored visionary leaders like these, whose work has redefined what marketing can achieve. This year’s inductees represent the very best of our profession—championing innovation, elevating purpose-driven growth, and setting a powerful example for the next generation of marketers.”
Founded by AMA New York, the Marketing Hall of Fame® remains the only honor dedicated to celebrating cross-industry marketing achievement. Inductees are selected for their lasting influence on marketing strategy, brand building, innovation, and leadership. Recent past inductees included leaders across agencies, NGO, higher and global brands such as the NFL, Accenture, Mastercard, Microsoft, Netflix and P&G.
Additional details about the 2026 ceremony, speakers, sponsorships and ticket availability can be found here.
About AMA New York
The American Marketing Association New York is among the largest chapters of the AMA and a leading voice for marketing professionals. Through events, thought leadership, and its signature programs—including the Marketing Hall of Fame®— AMA New York celebrates marketing excellence and fosters the growth of the marketing community.
Contact:
Maggie Oneill for AMA New York
maggie.oneill@peppercomm.com
