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Join us as we delve into the intricacies of effective brand messaging, discovering how it can nurture customer loyalty and drive referrals. Explore innovative strategies for developing a unified marketing approach across multiple channels, with a special emphasis on leveraging the power of social media to amplify your brand’s visibility and foster engagement.
You’ll gain invaluable insights into building brand equity and cultivating steadfast customer allegiance through cutting-edge social media techniques. Don’t miss this chance to immerse yourself in the ever-evolving world of brand building in the digital era.
Meet The Keynote
“Disruptors – Keeping ‘challenger’ brand energy alive in a world of non-believers“
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
May 15, 2024 | 10:00 a.m. CT
Justin Norman
Global Head of Music Marketing, Spotify
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DAY 1 | ALL TIMES IN CT
Keynote: Disruptors - Keeping 'challenger' brand energy alive in a world of non-believers
In the session, “Disruptors – Keeping ‘Challenger’ Brand Energy Alive in a World of Non-Believers,” Jay Norman, Director of Global Creative Strategy at Spotify, will uncover the thrilling universe of challenger brands. Jay will show how these brands retain their courageous, pioneering spirit despite skepticism and resistance. Jay will provide you with a combination of strategic understanding and enthralling anecdotes from his career, delivering tools to help make your brand current and revolutionary. The talk stresses the need to remain agile, original, and daringly ambitious, stimulating you to turn every doubt into a stepping stone leading to ground-breaking success.
Justin Norman
Global Head of Music Marketing, Spotify
Sessions details from Zappi coming soon!
Caitlin Galvin
SVP, Global Enterprise Accounts, Zappi
Kate Schardt
VP, Global Insights Capabilities & Partnerships, PepsiCo
Beyond the Logo: Building Brand Identity
Courtney Hughes
Director of Global Brand Campaigns & Product Launch, Dell
Session details coming soon!
Session details coming soon!
Justin Norman
Global Head of Music Marketing, SpotifyJustin (Jay Norm) Norman is a seasoned creative leader and co-founder with a 15-year track record in crafting marketing campaigns that connect culture with genuine human emotions. Currently the Global Head of Music Marketing at Spotify, Jay has built a career marked by impactful collaborations with international brands, organizations, and artists.
Throughout his agency career, Jay has led campaigns and content for a range of well-known brands, including Dodge, Fiat, Jeep, Country Crock, Bertolli, JBL, Harman Kardon, McDonald’s, NFL Films, Republic Records, Universal Records, Popsicle, and more. As co-founder of the award-winning creative agency Verse + Hook, he’s been part of crafting compelling narratives for brands like Pepsi and Kingsford while also playing a role in bringing artists and musicians into advertising for brands such as Jeep, Bacardi, Paypal, NFL, and ESPN.
Jay Norman’s journey is a testament to his commitment to creating meaningful connections between culture and emotion and his influential role in shaping the creative landscape.
Caitlin Galvin
SVP, Global Enterprise Accounts, Zappi
Kate Schardt
VP, Global Insights Capabilities & Partnerships, PepsiCo
Courtney Hughes
Director of Global Brand Campaigns & Product Launch, DellCourtney is the Director of Global Brand Campaigns & Product Launch, leading a team of stellar marketers responsible for bringing the Pan-Dell campaign to life for Consumer, Small Business, Medium Business and Enterprise audiences.
Over the last 11 years at Dell, she held various roles in internal and executive communications. Before joining Dell, Courtney was a writer, video editor, DJ and radio personality.
Courtney is a West Virginia native, who grew up in the small town of Beckley, W.Va. She holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a master’s degree in integrated marketing communications from West Virginia University. When she’s not writing and creating, you can find her cooking, painting, taking classes on Peloton and spending time with her daughter McKenzie.
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