by Matthew Jones

In an industry filled with driven, intelligent and talented people, it takes something special to rise to the top.  For three years, diversityinbusiness.com has honored those who, in the eyes of their peers, clients and coworkers, have put themselves on the fast track to success with their exceptional thinking, hard work and integrity.  They are, by definition, the Rising Stars of the advertising industry.

Each year we select five individuals from a national  field of applicants submitted by advertising agencies, public relations firms and other marketing professionals who we feel possess and demonstrate exceptional talent, intellect and ability.  This year, the field was filled with many outstanding nominees, making it all the more difficult to select five super novas from a constellation of stars.  Nonetheless, we completed the task and it is now our pleasure to introduce you to the 2006 Next Generation of Advertising Talent.  They are:

To learn more about each of these rising stars, click on the graphic above.

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