Advertising agency Doner has appointed Shelia Minetola as its inaugural director of diversity, equity and inclusion. In this new role, she will provide dedicated energy and focus to advance the agency’s overall DE&I efforts, both internally and for client-based initiatives.
“Our agency is headquartered in one of the most diverse cities in the country, so we know firsthand that our work and our agency culture only gets better when we tap into all backgrounds and points of view,” said David DeMuth, CEO at Doner. “We look forward to offering our clients cultural insights and creativity that includes and appeals to everyone, with Shelia on our team.”
Prior to joining Doner, Minetola held a number of high-profile positions within the ad industry in Southeast Michigan. She previously served as director of operations at Full Circle Foundation, where she worked with non-profit agencies to spearhead educational, environmental, and health and welfare initiatives. Prior to that, she held business development, marketing and multicultural roles at Uniworld Group, Publicis Groupe and J. Walter Thompson.
“I have always admired the work Doner creates and have great respect for how the agency invests in and develops their employees” Minetola said. “I am thrilled to have the opportunity to create meaningful and thoughtful change towards the inclusive culture and environment our industry and agency needs.”
With over 20 years in the advertising community, Minetola will bring a focus on culture, clients, and community, the agency’s three pillars of focus for DE&I. She will plan and curate cultural events for important causes and events like Black History Month, National American Arab Heritage Month and many others.
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Object & Animal has added multidisciplinary artist, photographer and director Alana O’Herlihy to its roster for exclusive worldwide representation spanning commercials, branded content and music videos. This marks the first production house representation for O’Herlihy. Her portfolio encompasses a wide range of visual artistry, from directing films and music videos to creating photographic stills. Known for a unique blend of analog and digital mediums, O’Herlihy’s work includes leading brands and top-tier magazines, where her vision consistently sparks conversation and brings heightened visibility to her subjects. Her glamorous, campy style pushes the boundaries of conventional artistry. Among her notable directorial credits is the Miley Cyrus music video “Prisoner” featuring Dua Lipa. “Alana’s ability to seamlessly merge old mediums with cutting-edge processes is a testament to her boundless creativity,” said Emi Stewart, executive producer at Object & Animal. “Her work challenges conventions while celebrating the visual grandeur of both past and present.” Object & Animal maintains offices in London, Los Angeles and New York. Read More