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Kevin Blazaitis is the President of Creo at Omnicom Media Group and an executive client development leader with 15+ years of experience across emerging media, digital advertising, promotions and technology-centric organizations. He's a big fan of finding and building solutions that haven't been done before and an even bigger fan of Detroit Sports and Everton.

Emmy-nominated digital culture trailblazer, Shira Lazar, captivated audiences in 2011 with her innovative web-first news brand, ' What's Trending '.  For over two decades, Shira has been a leading voice in the creator economy and social media trends speaking at prestigious conferences like SXSW, VeeCon, CES and C2. She was named one of Fast Company's Most Influential Women in Technology and honore...

Lia Haberman is one of the most trusted and prominent voices in the creator economy.  Her career spans roles in entertainment, fitness and tech at brands including E!, Yahoo and Livestrong. She was CMO at Fit Body App, has provided social media and creator insights for clients such as Google, AT&T and Robert Half and has led live creator community sessions for Macy’s Style Crew, Riot Games Gam...

Jerry Won is a renowned keynote speaker and creative entrepreneur who speaks on Storytelling, Personal Branding, and Asian American Leadership. He is the Founder & CEO of Just Like Media, an innovative storytelling company home to the award winning Dear Asian Americans Podcast, whose guests include Vice President Kamala Harris, and the Asian Creator Awards , celebrating the leading creators an...

Dr. Noelle Seybert is a higher education marketing career professional. With a career spanning more than 15 years and including three different institutions ranging from religiously affiliated private to R1 public, she enjoys the rewards and challenges that comes with the ever changing landscape of social media marketing. In her current role at the University of Colorado Boulder, Colorado's fl...

Jamie Gutfreund is a globally recognized leader and marketing professional with a proven track record of helping brands anticipate cultural and technological shifts and act on them—not just talk about them. Jamie has held CMO and senior roles at Hasbro, Creative Artists Agency, Microsoft, Expedia, and WPP.  Today, Jamie is the founder of ⁠Creator Vision⁠ , a consultancy that helps brands maximize...

Matt Edelman is the President and Chief Commercial Officer of Super League , a leader in redefining the gaming industry as a media channel. In his role, Matt has driven 20x revenue growth over four years, spearheaded multiple M&A transactions, overseen international expansion, and supported the company’s IPO while building an dedicated team of high-performing, talented individuals.  Prior to S...

Jasmine Enberg is a VP and Principal Analyst at EMARKETER. She leads coverage of social media and the creator economy, focusing on the intersection of consumers, creators, advertising and commerce. She is a sought-after voice on topics from TikTok to X , and is frequently cited in major media publications from The Wall Street Journal to The New York Times. Jasmine is a regular guest on Bloomberg T...

Reza Izad is the Co-CEO and Co-founder at Underscore Talent , a leading next-generation management firm that is known for its successful and diverse creative talent. The company represents a diverse list of top YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Twitch, Snapchat, gaming, culinary and podcast content creators. He was also the co-founder and CEO of Studio71, a multi-platform media company that combines “di...

Kim Chappell is the Chief Brand Officer of Bobbie and a mom of three kids under seven– she likes to say her fourth baby is Bobbie! She joined the company in the CEO's San Francisco basement in 2020 and launched and built the brand into the fastest growing infant formula company in the US since the 1980’s. Bobbie serves hundreds of thousands of parents across the US with an organic, FDA-regulat...

Gaz Alushi is the first President of Measurement and Analytics at Whalar , a global creator agency, part of Whalar Group.  He is responsible for building the measurement and analytics practice, designing solutions to help the company’s partners understand the impact of their marketing initiatives. Before joining Whalar, Gaz led the Global Measurement Product Research and Development team at Snap,...

Andy Pearson is the VP of Creative at Liquid Death , one of the fastest growing non-alc beverage brands. As part of Liquid Death's evil mission, Andy helps oversee all creative output from the brand, from its viral video content to social content to merch to experiential events to CRM and more. Prior to his current attempt at global domination, Andy spent 12+ years as an award-winning creative...

Abbie Mitchell is Digital Marketing Specialist for Texas Roadhouse, contributing to the growth of Bubba's 33 and Jaggers by managing all national social media content creation for these dynamic brands. She has worked previously with Papa John’s, Churchill Downs, Louisville City FC, is a brand ambassador for Buff City Soap and is an active board member of The Bird's Nest, a student-run PR/M...

Allison Yazdian is the Senior Vice President of Creator Growth & Success at LTK . In her role, she oversees the go-to-market strategy for a community of hundreds of thousands of creators, with a focus on developing strategies and programs designed to empower creators to grow their businesses on the LTK platform. She is responsible for managing several critical functions, including creator grow...

Ashley Stahl is a counterterrorism professional turned career coach, spokesperson, and author of the bestselling book, You Turn: Get Unstuck, Discover Your Direction, Design Your Dream Career. Through her two viral TEDx speeches, her online courses, her email list, and her show, the You Turn Podcast, she’s been able to support clients in 31 countries in discovering their best career path, upgradin...

Zach Overton leads the US consumer, cultural and social marketing strategy and execution for Google’s portfolio of devices and services including Pixel, Nest, and Fitbit.  He works to develop creative marketing campaigns and innovative partnerships that engage the consumer at every stage of the decision journey.  Previously he was Vice President of Brand Experience at Samsung Electronics America &...

Shefik has produced and moderated memorable events for multiple employee resource groups at NBCUniversal. We sit down to talk about the upcoming Olympics in Paris, his 30 year career in entertainment and his voluminous charitable work including as a Grand Ambassador for Anna's House Domestic Violence Shelter He has held senior-level positions at Fortune 500 companies and celebrated brands, inc...

Jason Mitchell is the co-founder and CEO of Movement Strategy and one of the most forward thinking experts in social-powered thinking – how social media technologies, platforms and communities have real world impact, reshaping everything from marketing to the larger culture. He is also an avid proponent of new tech and platforms, earning Movement acclaim from Business Insider for their innovative...

Dr. Raquel Martin is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Professor, Scientist, and Podcast Host at the intersection of mental health and social justice.  Her clinical practice focuses on Black mental health, racism related stress, burnout, and Black identity development.  As a professor at Tennessee State University she teaches courses such as Psychology of the Black Experience and Mental Health, Ac...

Jake Hay is a Partner and the Head of Business Development at PopShorts , a leading influencer marketing agency. He also holds the role of Co-President at the American Advertising Federation Austin chapter where he actively fosters industry growth and innovation within the community. Recognized on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in Austin, Jake and his team have propelled PopShorts to receive more tha...

Marissa Kraines is the Vice President and Head of Global Social Media at Salesforce . With over a decade of experience at the company, she has led innovation across the content and platform portfolio, crafting captivating narratives that resonate with the Salesforce audience and beyond. Marissa has established and empowered a team of 30 social media marketers, overseeing brand social, influencers,...

Poppy Delbridge is a mind coach and tapping expert. She has worked with major networks, including the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Netflix, and was named 'one of the most powerful women in TV' by Glamour . By sharing her unique Rapid Tapping® methodology, Poppy has helped chief executives of Fortune 100 companies, CBEs and CEOs upgrade their ordinary to move effortlessly into extraordinary succ...

Jeffrey Wisenbaugh is the Director, Social & Content at Meta where he oversees the social and content channels for Facebook, Instagram, Threads, WhatsApp, Messenger, Creators, MR (Meta Quest), AR (Ray-Ban Meta), and Metaverse (Meta Horizon). Prior to joining Meta in 2019, he was Sr. Director, Development & Social Studios at Group Nine Media (NowThis, The Dodo, Thrillist, Seeker), led the O...

Tania Rahman is the Social Media Director at Fast Company , where she oversees the intersection of social strategy and business. She has worked across B2B, advertising, and editorial industries, and previously led social at Yext and IBM Watson. She is also the Director of Communications and a board member at the South Asian Journalists Association (SAJA). Outside of her career, Tania is committed...

Oliver Lewis is Founder and CEO of THE FIFTH , an award winning social creative agency based in London and LA. Originating in influencer marketing, they leverage this expertise to create 360° influential social thinking. Anyone who participates in society from a fringe or “outsider” position is part of the Fifth Estate. It refers to those who use the power of instant, widespread communication to i...