What they call their work
What they do
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Professional Networking Events 2 activities
- Host annual outlook events for marketing professionalsConducts annual outlook events in New York City featuring industry leaders such as Bruce Biegel of the Winterberry Group, presenting predictions on marketing spending and trends. These events mark key programming moments, including the start of the organization’s centennial year, and attract over 70 attendees.
- Host educational events and webinars on marketing trends and practicesOrganizes and hosts in-person and virtual events, including power breakfasts, luncheons, webinars, and panel discussions, focused on cutting-edge marketing topics such as AI, data regulation, and data-driven marketing trends. Events feature industry experts and are often recorded for broader dissemination.
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Industry and Community Recognition Awards 1 activity
- Administer the Silver Apples Awards programHosts the annual Silver Apples Awards gala, recognizing marketing professionals for contributions to data-informed marketing, industry leadership, mentorship, and community service. The program includes events in New York City, such as the 40th Annual Silver Apples Awards in 2024 and the 2025 edition, and has honored 11 professionals in recent years.
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Industry-Specific Student Scholarships and Competitions 1 activity
- Provide scholarships for marketing studentsRaises funds through the Silver Apples Awards gala to support marketing scholarships for students at New York-area universities, linking industry recognition events with educational support for emerging talent.
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Who runs it
- BILL MCGOWAN — DIRECTOR
- BILL OCHS — DIRECTOR
- JIM KABAKOW — DIRECTOR
- KAITLIN DUNN TROUTMAN — DIRECTOR
- KEN KRAETZER — DIRECTOR
- KYLE FOHLIN — DIRECTOR
- PEILIN CORBANESE — DIRECTOR
- VICENT PIETRAFESA — DIRECTOR
Who they work with
- Adstra Partner — Hosts speakers from Adstra for events and webinars.
- Alliant Partner — Sponsored the Annual Outlook 2026 event for the 20th consecutive year.
- Anchor Computer Partner — Mark Schenker of Anchor Computer serves on the MCNY board, indicating an organizational affiliation.
- Baruch College/City University of New York Network — Adjunct professorship held by honoree Lou Cohen at Baruch College/City University of New York.
- CrossComm Partner — Hosts Don Shin of CrossComm for a webinar on AI.
- CrossComm Partner — Hosts joint events featuring Don Shin of CrossComm on topics including AI and data insights in marketing.
- Marigold Partner — Features Michele Fitzpatrick of Marigold as a moderator at a privacy event.
- Media Horizons Partner — Jim Kabakow of Media Horizons serves on the MCNY board, indicating an organizational affiliation.
- NEDMA Partner — Co-hosts a webinar with NEDMA on data-driven marketing topics.
- New York University Network — Adjunct professorship held by honoree Lou Cohen at New York University.
- RayCor Consulting, LLC Partner — Jennifer Bowman of RayCor Consulting, LLC serves on the MCNY board, indicating an organizational affiliation.
- Summer Friday Partner — Sarah Rineer of Summer Friday serves on the MCNY board, indicating an organizational affiliation.
- Winterberry Group Partner — Collaborates with Winterberry Group to deliver the annual 'Outlook' presentation on advertising, marketing, and data trends.
- Winterberry Group Partner — Collaborates with Winterberry Group to present annual market outlooks on media, marketing, and advertising.
- Winterberry Group Partner — Collaborates with the Winterberry Group for annual marketing outlook talks.
- Winterbridge Media Partner — Paul Thau of Winterbridge Media serves on the MCNY board, indicating an organizational affiliation.
- Yeshiva University Network — Adjunct professorship held by honoree Lou Cohen at Yeshiva University.
How they approach the work
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- Awards-Based Community Engagementmethodology: awards-based-engagementBy recognizing excellence through annual honors like the Silver Apple Awards, the organization strengthens community cohesion and professional motivation because public recognition reinforces aspirational standards and deepens member investment in the field.
- Data-Informed Marketing Practicemethodology: data-informed marketingBy grounding professional development in data-inspired marketing methods, the organization improves marketing effectiveness and industry standards because empirical insight drives more reliable strategy and innovation than intuition alone.
- Emerging Trends Analysis and Disseminationmethodology: emerging_trends_analysisBy analyzing and teaching on emerging marketing trends—especially among Gen Z and new platforms like TikTok—the organization keeps members ahead of industry shifts because timely insight into behavioral and technological change enables more adaptive and relevant marketing strategies.
- Professional Community Networkingmethodology: professional_community_networkingBy convening marketers, brands, agencies, and students in a structured professional community, the organization advances cutting-edge marketing practices through shared learning and peer-driven knowledge exchange because sustained relationships amplify innovation diffusion and professional growth.