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In this session...

Reach alone no longer drives results. Marketers today must prove impact by combining first-party data with authentic customer connection to build lasting loyalty. This panel brings together leaders from sports, media, and consumer brands to explore how the next era of marketing is defined by authenticity, trust, and deeper engagement. Learn how brands are moving beyond impressions to strategies that win hearts, wallets, and long-term growth.

The era of third-party cookies and mass reach is over. Winning today means owning the customer relationship—building trust and loyalty through authentic connections powered by first-party data. This panel unites leaders from sports, consumer, media, and agency sectors to share how brands are moving beyond surface-level impressions to deliver genuine engagement and measurable growth. We’ll explore how organizations are redefining success by focusing on authenticity, loyalty, and long-term relationships. Expect to leave with fresh strategies, cross-industry examples, and proven tactics to win hearts, wallets, and lasting brand love in marketing’s next era. View Less

What You'll Learn from This Session...

  1. Learn how marketers are shifting from mass reach to authentic, trust-based relationships that fuel loyalty and growth.
  2. Discover how first-party data and real connections reveal not just behaviors, but true customer values.
  3. See cross-industry examples of brands moving beyond impressions to strategies that win hearts, wallets, and long-term impact.

Presented with


Speakers

Verena Papik CEO Talkalytics
Gina Waldhorn CMO Sports Innovation Lab
Evanne Abneri Director, Programmatic Partnerships and Product Development Horizon Media
Meghan Johnson Head of Consumer Experience and Media, Americas Mondelez
Emily Cohen Head of Global Innovation - Jameson, Absolut & American Whiskies Pernod Ricard

Event Details

Event Type Session

Track  Game Changers