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In this session...

With over half of the Gen Z population now shopping inside social apps — and Gen Alpha, raised on ad-free streaming and algorithmic curation, rarely encountering traditional ads at all — the rules of brand engagement are due for a reset. Today’s young consumers demand authenticity, inclusion, and emotional resonance from the brands they choose to align with. A new wave of creator- and celebrity-led brands are turning culture into commerce, reshaping how marketers build identity.

In this session, moderated by ADWEEK’s Jenny Rooney, top CMOs will reveal how to evolve brand strategy for a new generation of attention.
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What You'll Learn from This Session...

  1. Why Gen Z & Alpha demand brands that behave more like creators than corporations.
  2. How celebrity-driven brands are shifting the definition of marketing leadership.
  3. Tactics for building communities across TikTok, CTV and beyond.

Presented with


Speakers

Jill Cress Chief Marketing and Experience Officer H&R Block
Mark Weinstein Chief Marketing Officer & Head of Luxury Brands Hilton
Soyoung Kang President eos Products
Jim Mollica President, Luxury Consumer Audio & Chief Marketing Officer Bose
Jenny Rooney Chief Brand and Community Officer Adweek

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