Adweek continued its Brand Stars tour, celebrating the people that make cities across the world so unique. Last month, Adweek’s Brand Stars of Cincinnati shined a light on the professionals that make up the unique fabric of the city.
See some of our photos from the event, with local delicacies catered by Parlor, at the beautiful Braxton Brewing Company in downtown Covington, Kentucky—and learn more about upcoming Adweek events and past Adweek Brand Stars celebrations.
Special thanks to IRi for supporting Cincinnati Brand Stars.


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John Holtzapfel, executive, retail client solutions at IRi kicks off festivities.
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Lucrecer Braxton (left), integrated digital marketing manager of Togo Group with Doug Zanger, Adweek senior editor.
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Roger David, president and CEO of GSR Brands (Gold Star Chili and Tom & Chee) accepts his Brand Stars Cincinnati honor.
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Neal Hoffman (left), chief executive mensch at Mensch on a Bench.
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(From left) Alexis Schrimpf, co-founder and CCO, SeeMe Beauty; Doug Zanger, Adweek; Christi Putman, co-founder, chief R&D officer, SeeMe Beauty; and Tiffanie Papp, co-founder and CMO, SeeMe Beauty.
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Mady Rassi, vp of marketing, The Kroger Co., approaches the stage at Cincinnati Brand Stars.
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Tysonn Y. Betts (left), design director of Right Brain to the Business at P&G.
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The full Brand Stars of Cincinnati 2019 class.
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