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Chandra Guinn from McKinney on culturally informed storytelling
November 14, 2025
Chandra Guinn, Executive Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at McKinney, speaks to students about culture, strategy and good business.
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Social-first advertising & cultural savvy in Miracle-Gro’s feed
October 17, 2025
Martin Agency's social team give us a look at what it takes to build bold, culturally relevant social work for their clients.
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James Nord talks influencer marketing at Brandcenter Forum
October 7, 2025
James shares how Fohr helps creators and brands navigate an internet that’s gotten way too big for anyone to map without hardcore math.
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Joe Nio hosts creative brief tips + tricks workshop
September 16, 2025
Alum and 21GRAMS' Chief of Strategy encouraged students to approach problems, insights, and solutions with fresh perspective.
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Executive Director offers expertise on Cracker Barrel logo controversy for Richmond Times Dispatch
September 2, 2025
Vann Graves weighs in on the cultural, societal, and political implications of Cracker Barrel's controversial logo redesign.
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Shaping the Future of Creative Education: Brandcenter at the 2025 Cannes Lions Educator Summit
July 2, 2025
With over 40 educator participants from around the world, the summit created a rare, cross-disciplinary space for learning, listening, and building the future of creative education.
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Brandcenter Class of 2025 celebrates commencement
June 4, 2025
The Brandcenter at VCU celebrated the Class of 2025 with inspiring speakers, heartfelt tributes, and a joyful sendoff into the creative industry.
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Brandcenter welcomes Shingy and TC Cannon as special guests for this year’s commencement
May 5, 2025
Brandcenter is thrilled to announce this year's special guests for Class of 2025 Commencement.
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Jennifer Ekeleme — Finding your path with vision and audacity
April 8, 2025
Jennifer Ekeleme’s (Creative Brand Management, 2011) journey through the industry hasn’t followed a straight line—and she wouldn’t have it any…
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Vann Graves Inspires at CreativeMornings Richmond
April 1, 2025
Brandcenter Executive Director Vann Graves was the featured speaker at March’s CreativeMornings gathering, hosted at Brandcenter. He delivered a powerful…