<p>&quot;I think our Great Mind Awards are extremely valuable to our industry and long overdue,&quot; stated Bob Barocci, President and CEO, The ARF). &nbsp;&quot;Too many research people toil in quiet,&quot; he added,&quot; and it is time to reward their important contributions publicly.&quot;</p> <p>The ARF 2008 Great Mind Awards were announced in the following categories:</p> <h2>INNOVATION</h2> <p>This award was presented to the following individuals who have developed innovative research ideas – methodology, theory, service and solution. </p> <h3>Grand Winner&nbsp; </h3> <p>John Hallward – Ipsos-ASI</p> <h3>Winners</h3> <p><strong>Gold</strong> – John Kearon – BrainJuicer<br /> Silver – Ali Moiz – Peanut Labs<br /> Silver – Simon Davies – M:30<br /> Bronze – Helen Katz – Starcom MediaVest Group<br /> Bronze – Sandy Eubank – OMD</p> <h3>Certificate of Recognition Winners</h3> <p>Laurent Flores – CRM Metrix<br /> Esther “E.T.” Franklin – SMG Multicultural<br /> Ann Green – Millward Brown<br /> Tim Kelsall – Millward Brown<br /> Jim Kite – MediaVest<br /> James Lamberti – comScore<br /> Chris Maier – Dynamic Logic<br /> Patrick Moriarty – OTX<br /> Melissa Mullen – 20th Century Fox<br /> George Pappachen – Dynamic Logic<br /> Amy Shea – Brand Keys<br /> Dan Stubbs – MediaVest<br /> Radha Subramanyam – The N/Nick<br /> Brian Wahlberg – Research International<br /> Kirk Ward – Research International</p> <h2>RISING STAR </h2> <p>This award was given to the following researchers who have less than 7 years experience, and whose contributions during the last year marked the individual as a researcher with potential for future greatness. </p> <h3>Grand Winner&nbsp; </h3> <p>Lisa Cavanaugh - GfK</p> <h3>Winners</h3> <p><strong>Gold</strong> – Luiz Duarte – Tivo, Inc.<br /> Silver – Jody Ayers – Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.<br /> Bronze – Todd Kirby – Spark Communications</p> <h3>Certificate of Recognition Winners</h3> <p>Ashmeed Ali – OTX<br /> Laura Bernstein – IAG Research<br /> Heather Evans – Keller Fay Group<br /> Katherine Laine – Research International<br /> Kara Manatt – Dynamic Logic<br /> Surag Patel – comScore <br /> Jake Raroque – comScore<br /> Pixie Seth – Horizon Media<br /> Dan Stubbs - MediaVest</p> <h2>RECOGNITION</h2> <p>Awarded to individuals who made an outstanding contribution to the ARF in the prior year. From above-and-beyond duty to providing pro-bono services, these are members who have made significant contributions to the success of the ARF and the industry. </p> <h3>Lifetime Achievement Winners</h3> <p>Erwin Ephron – Ephron Consultancy<br /> Tim Brooks – Lifetime TV</p> <h3>Winners</h3> <p>Artie Bulgrin – ESPN<br /> Burtch Drake – AAAA<br /> Dr. Tom Evans – ESPN <br /> Steve Fredericks – TNS <br /> Bill Harvey – TRA<br /> Jack Loftus - Nielsen <br /> Kathi Love – MRI<br /> Brian McAndrews – aQuantive <br /> Jessica Pantanini – Bromley<br /> Marissa Sison - GfK<br /> Jack Wakshlag – Turner <br /> Phyllis Woolley Roy – Genentech </p> <h3>Certificate of Recognition Winners</h3> <p>Paul McClean – Millward Brown<br /> Debbie Solomon – MindShare</p> <hr /> <p><strong>Media Contact</strong><br /> Advertising Research Foundation&nbsp;<br /> Barry Schwartz<br /> 212-677-8700 Ext 18<br /> <a href="mailto:barry@schwartzpr.com">barry@schwartzpr.com</a></p> 2008-04-03T00:00:00-05:00 243 false pr-2008-04-03

<p><a href="/assets/press-releases">Press Releases</a></p> <h5>APRIL 3, 2008</h5> <p>The Advertising Research Foundation (ARF) today announced recipients of the <a href="/assets/great-mind-08">ARF 2008 Great Mind Awards</a> at a special luncheon session during its annual Re:think conference and exhibition, being held this week at the Marriot Marquis Hotel in New York City.&nbsp;&nbsp; Sponsored by Harris Interactive, the ARF Great Mind Awards honor research innovation, rising research stars and important member contributions to the field, and recognize individuals who bring excellence to and advance the art and science of advertising research. </p>

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