• by Karl Greenberg , October 15, 2010

The ANA (Association of National Advertisers) announced today at its annual meeting a roster of "Rising Marketing Stars."  ANA said members nominated marketers based on: valuable contributions to the overall excellence/effectiveness of their marketing organization; leadership, innovation, creativity and accountability in executing their marketing responsibilities; skill in integrating marketing disciplines and working with other professionals; and knowledge of current issues in advertising and familiarity with the tools marketers are using to reach their audiences.   They Rising Marketing Stars this year are: Hannah Cho, brand communications manager, for Cisco Systems; Karen Hornberger, marketing manager, Allstate; Courtney Kelso, VP, sports and entertainment access, American Express; and Josh Kidd, manager, online marketing, Siemens Corporation;