Welcome to the 2018 Power 50 list, which ranks the most influential people in the industry.

#28 Paul Bellantone, PPAI

2017 Rank: 30
Title: President/CEO
Industry Experience: 20 years

After three consecutive years in the #30 spot in our rankings, this PPAI exec nudges higher in 2018 thanks to improved scores from fellow Power 50 members. Bellantone earns high marks for his industry advocacy on issues ranging from opposition to tariffs to preserving the deductibility of advertising expenditures. The Elmont, NY, native has been on the Power 50 list every year since its inception.