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In this session...

Political marketing has always been known for its carefully crafted messaging, with every bit of copy and content having gone through rigorous polling and testing. In comparison, brand marketing has always felt like a faster, fluid machine operating at the speed of culture. But amid 2024’s cultural climate, we see a significant role reversal. Brands are hesitant, paralyzed by the fear of doing or saying something wrong.

Meanwhile this cycle’s presidential campaigns are diving in head-first, posting with calculated risk and relevance, to the delight of constituents and social media managers everywhere.

What has brought about this dynamic, and what is to be learned from these bold tactics? Is the risk always worth the reward? Edelman’s rockstar panel of Gen Z creators, former presidential campaign staffer, and savvy brand leaders will answer these questions and more. View Less

What You'll Learn from This Session...

  1. How to adopt an 'active social' mentality to ensure fast-paced, cultural relevance that aligns with your brand
  2. How to identify your brand's permission space to act, engage, and speak up
  3. How Gen Z is influencing and impacting the 2024 election cycle

Presented with


Speakers

Brooks Miller EVP, Influencer Marketing Edelman
Jeremy S. Thompson SVP, Public Affairs Edelman Global Advisory
Kahlil Greene Gen Z Historian
Gabe Gomez Social Strategy Lead Verizon

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