Mark S. Robinson
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Mark Robinson is an award-winning author who has spent the past 40+ years at some of the industry's most prestigious ad agencies. Mark has been featured in Fortune magazine, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Advertising Age, and was chosen by filmmaker Spike Lee to co-found and manage his new agency, Spike/DDB.
Mark’s first book, Place of Privilege, tells the story of the first young Black men to integrate the gilded halls of New York's ultra-exclusive and most prestigious private school, The Dalton School. His second book, Black on Madison Avenue, is part deeply personal memoir and part explosive history of what he calls "America's most un-diverse white collar profession." Mark is a past member of the Multicultural Marketing Leadership Council, a national touring lecturer and an ongoing mentor for the American Association of Advertising Agencies.
Mark lives in Connecticut and is a highly sought-after strategist and advisor to various clients, including political campaigns and community organizations. He also serves on the board of directors of The Connecticut Mirror newspaper.
Website: https://www.blackonmadisonavenue.com/
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Winning Entry: Black on Madison Avenue
Contest Won: North Street Book Prize 2023, First Prize
