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Mark Robinson has spent the past 45 years in advertising at some of the industry's most prestigious agencies. Mark has been featured in Fortune magazine, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and Advertising Age. Mark is a past member of the American Advertising Federation's Multicultural Marketing Leadership Council, a national touring lecturer for the American Educational Foundation, and an ongoing mentor for MAIP (Minority Advertising Internship Program) for the American Association of Advertising Agencies.
Mark’s 1st book, “Place of Privilege,” tells the story of the first young Black men to integrate the gilded halls of New York’s ultra-exclusive and most prestigious private school, The Dalton School.
Mark’s 2nd book, “Black On Madison Avenue,” winner of an astounding 9 literary book awards, is part deeply personal memoir and part explosive history of what he calls “America’s most un-diverse white collar profession.”
Mark was chosen by filmmaker Spike Lee to co-found and manage his new agency, Spike/DDB. In 1998, Mark launched Heritage Apparel, an internet-based clothing company that celebrated African American history and heroes. In 2001, he was recognized as the Entrepreneur of the Year for the successful launch of his next company, S/R Communications Alliance; the first 100% minority-owned network of 10 multicultural advertising companies, with combined business of $225 million.
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NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 1, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — “Pitch Black: The best Black ads of the past 50+ years” (ISBN: 978-1736621585), a new book by advertising luminary, Mark Robinson, officially goes on sale September 7, 2026, and is destined to challenge what you think you know about American business, fashion and culture. “Pitch Black,” chronicles a pivotal chapter in America’s Civil Rights movement.
