Aaron Walton
Member since March 2011- When The Door Is Open-And Brands Don't Walk Through It in
MAD on
02/09/2026
If there was ever a Big Game that lowered the barrier for culturally confident, diverse storytelling, it was this one. By announcing Bad Bunny as the half-time talent in September, the NFL itself had
already set the tone well in advance.
- The Authenticity Advantage: Building Value by Being Yourself in
MAD on
07/19/2023
Earlier this year, I experienced a professional moment I only imagined was possible. I was inducted into the AAF's Advertising Hall of Fame, becoming the first openly gay advertising executive to do
so. With a focus on legacy, impact, and other such criteria that makes one a contender for such an honor, I have been giving a lot of thought to authenticity.