Primary Department: Economic Equity and Opportunity
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Tiko Reynolds-Hausman
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Request for approval to sponsor the African American Marketing Association Pulse Awards on August 28, 2026, at a supporting sponsorship level of $1,500.
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Background and Discussion:
The Pulse Awards is a professional recognition and networking event that celebrates excellence, innovation, and cultural impact in marketing, media, branding, and creative industries. Hosted by the African American Marketing Association (AAMA), the event brings together marketers, creatives, entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, agencies, nonprofits, and community stakeholders to recognize outstanding campaigns and leadership shaping the future of business and culture.
The 2026 Pulse Awards will serve as the signature finale to the fifth annual Marketing For The Culture Summit and will take place on August 28, 2026, in Houston, Texas. The event will honor organizations and individuals whose work demonstrates innovation, strategic excellence, creativity, and measurable community impact across a variety of industries and sectors.
The awards program will include networking opportunities, industry recognition, and engagement with professionals and organizations focused on advancing inclusive economic growth, entrepreneurship, branding, digital innovation, and workforce development. Attendees will have a...
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