HOUSTON, TX – JUNE 16, 2023 – Vista14 President, Judy Lakin, received recognition by the American Advertising Federation (AAF) Houston chapter as the recipient of the 2023 Living Legend Award. The award, which recognizes the accomplishments of a member who has exerted continuous efforts throughout his or her career in advertising and marketing, is presented to a unique individual who has achieved a high level of success over the course of their profession.
“We are constantly amazed at Judy’s continuous influence in the industry and are thrilled when she is recognized for it,” said Jeff James, Vista14 Creative Technologist. “We are so very grateful to work alongside such a devoted and compassionate individual!”
In addition to serving as the president of Vista14, Lakin is currently a board member of PickleJar, serves on the Executive Board of Directors for the Advertising Education Foundation of Houston, on the Executive Board for Houston Media Classic, as Director of the SnowDrop Foundation, as a Lifetime Member of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, and as an esteemed member of the Country Radio Board of Directors. Past experience includes roles at Cox Media Group, Clear Channel Radio and New York Life. Lakin continuously maintains a successful track record of experience in high-profile leadership positions with nationally recognized sales achievements from the media, marketing and advertising industries.
“This is truly humbling to be recognized among such an esteemed group of accomplished individuals,” Lakin said. “I am honored.”
As Vista14 President, Judy Lakin works to expand overall growth and services across key practice areas and disciplines including marketing, advertising, corporate communications, data, analytics and media. Vista14 strives to bring out the best in all their clients’ brands, and Lakin helps make this happen.
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About Vista14 Holdings:
Vista14 is a team of brand, creative and development experts with innovation at the core of our business values. We focus on loyalty, conversion and activation of the end customer throughout their journey with our client’s brand. Founded on the core principle of convergence, we deliver a high-level of creativity, strategic thinking, organization and in-depth understanding of proven marketing and advertising techniques to create truly compelling content and successful online and offline campaigns. From startups to accounting firms to restaurateurs, we share a common goal with all our clients – to bring out the best in their brand. Learn more at Vista14.com.
About the American Advertising Federation (AAF):
AAF-Houston is the local chapter of The American Advertising Federation (AAF). Established in 1905 and headquartered in Washington, DC, AAF is the only organization that represents all facets of the advertising industry and acts as the “Unifying Voice for Advertising.” AAF is divided into Regions and Districts. AAF-Houston is in the Central Region and District 10, which includes all AAF clubs in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Northwest Louisiana. AAF has 100 corporate members that comprise the nation’s leading advertisers; advertising agencies; media companies; a national network of nearly 200 local clubs and federations representing 40,000 advertising professionals; and more than 200 college chapters with more than 5,000 student members. Visit www.aaf.org for more details.