Henry Reacts to Ad Week

Digiday reporters fanned out across Advertising Week. Henry, the Digiday dog, also took in some sessions, hearing about “putting consumers at the center” and how to “surprise and delight” people. He returned to the office mostly unimpressed.

 

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