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Brandcenter production wins Gold Young Director Award
June 26, 2026
A short made as part of Brandcenter's Production Master Class wins prestigious director's award for FWENS directing duo.
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Vann Graves reflects on the lasting impact of great ads for Ad Age
June 25, 2026
In an opinion piece for Ad Age, Brandcenter's Executive Director reflects on culture and iconic ads like McDonald's "The Showdown."
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Brandcenter Expands Global Impact at Cannes Lions 2026
June 22, 2026
Between our Cannes Lions Study Abroad Program, the Educator's Forum, and the Roger Hatchuel Academy, Brandcenter can be find all over Cannes.
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Brandcenter Celebrates the Class of 2026
May 15, 2026
The Global CMO of Havas Health and Co-founders of Breaking and Entering Media joined us in Richmond, VA to send off the graduating class.
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Holly Hessler returns to the industry full-time
April 28, 2026
Copywriting chair and alum leaves a lasting impact on Brandcenter students, craft, and community as she heads back to the industry full-time.
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Principles Over Prompts: How Brandcenter is Navigating the AI Era
April 7, 2026
Micah Berry, Associate Director of Technical Training, talks through the effects of generative AI and new technology on creative education.
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Jeff MacDonald on AI, Hiring, and the Future of Creative Work
March 19, 2026
In the age of AI, Brandcenter students learn how to stand out in the hiring process from industry leader Jeff MacDonald.
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Nick Kaplan, Founder & CCO of Another Thing, shares insights at forum
February 20, 2026
Nick is Founder and CCO of independent agency Another Thing and previously worked at Le Truc, 72andSunny, Barton F. Graf and Wieden+Kennedy.
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Super Bowl LX Was an AI Stack in Shoulder Pads
February 12, 2026
Explore how Super Bowl LX became an AI technology stack shaping ads, broadcast, fan experience, and real-time measurement.
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Executive Director Vann Graves quoted in Washington Post article reflecting on Colin Kaepernick’s legacy
February 7, 2026
The problems he knelt against haven’t improved. The uncomfortable truth is that Kaepernick’s impact on the NFL was ultimately contained.