| Nuno Leal | EY | Principal, Marketing, Product and Data/AI Strategist, Consulting | Adobe Sunset Series: Content Designed to Deliver
| nuno@leal.com | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) |  | | Nuno is an experienced consultant in the areas of marketing, product, data and artificial intelligence innovation, predominately focused on the technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) space, who dedicates himself to advising clients during their journeys for long-term sustainable growth and business model transformation. He has experience advising clients around the globe, having worked on four different continents.
Nuno is also the EY Americas Technology and Media Customer & Growth Leader, bringing a new perspective on trends disrupting the market and creating new opportunities for our clients. More recently, he has supported companies building product roadmaps leveraging AI/GenAI and broader data solutions to drive new areas of revenue growth and step change enhancements to customer experience and personalization. | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | Announcing | (not set) |
| Jim Mollica | Bose | President, Luxury Audio and Chief Marketing Officer | Beyond the Blast: How CMOs Are Redefining Customer Connection in the Age of AI
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| Tim Vanderhook | Viant | Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer | | tim@vanderhook.com | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) |  | | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | Announcing | Group Chat |
| Ben Richardson | Albertsons Media Collective | Senior Advertising and Retail Media Sales Executive | The Retail Media Effect Meets the Omnichannel Overhaul
| ben@albertsons.com | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) |  | | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | Announcing | Group Chat |
| Alyson Griffin | State Farm | Head of Marketing | | alyson@state.com | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) |  | | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | Announcing | Group Chat |
| Samantha Jacobson | The Trade Desk | Chief Strategy Officer | Pioneering Bold Innovations in CTV Measurement
| sam@jacob.com | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) |  | | As Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Vice President for The Trade Desk, Samantha Jacobson manages strategic investments and cross-functional initiatives to reinforce TTD’s position as an industry leader. She joined The Trade Desk’s Board of Directors in 2024.
Samantha joined The Trade Desk after six years at Oracle where she managed the global business development and strategy team. Prior to Oracle, Samantha was at Datalogix where she crafted partnerships with industry giants like Twitter, Pinterest, Microsoft, Google, and Apple.
Before joining Datalogix in 2013, Samantha held a variety of business development, partner management, and strategy positions at other companies such as eBay and American Express. During these roles, Samantha honed her strategy and consulting expertise working for the business leaders of various companies to help them define their path forward and understand market dynamics. She then moved to more operational roles to help implement these goals through partner management and development working with a variety of clients from restaurants to financial institutions to tech companies.
Samantha is an advocate for access to education – having previously served on the board of Denver Preschool Program and The New America School. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics degree from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania with concentrations in Finance and Management and received her Master’s in Business Administration from Harvard Business School. In her free time, Samantha enjoys traveling, reading, and scuba diving with her husband Phil and their five children. | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | Announcing | (not set) |
| Cole Mason | Pearpop | Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer | | cole@mason.com | Brand: Other | Chief Executive Officer | Other | (not set) | (not set) |  | | Cole Mason is the Co-Founder & CEO of Pearpop. Having spent his formative years as a self-professed “failed YouTuber and failed Model”, Cole was struck by how little social media creators were being paid, even those who commanded an audience of millions of followers, so he devised a better way to help them earn a living doing what they love. Flash forward to 2024 and Pearpop now has 225,000+ creators registered in its marketplace and is the fastest growing community of creators in the world. Cole is a 2021 Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, he has raised $37 million+ to date for Pearpop, and today works with a blue chip roster of brand clients including Netflix, Amazon, Microsoft, Condé Nast, Chipotle, and many more. | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | Announcing | Group Chat |
| Danielle Brown | Disney Advertising | Senior Vice President, Sports Streaming and Brand Solutions | | dan@brown.com | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) |  | | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | Announcing | (not set) |
| Jeff L. Herrmann | The Kantar Group | Vice President, Clients | | jeffl@kantar.com | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) |  | | Jeff L. Herrmann is a leader at the intersection of data-driven strategy and creative excellence, specializing in leveraging marketing analytics to power bold decisions across media, creative, and brand activation. As VP of Global Clients at The Kantar Group, Jeff partners with the world’s most iconic brands to transform complex data into winning strategies that drive growth and inspire innovation.
With a deep passion for storytelling through insights, Jeff helps brands maximize impact on the world’s biggest stages—like the Super Bowl—where creative genius meets data precision.
Jeff earned his MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and his undergraduate degree from THE Ohio State University. | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | Announcing | Group Chat |
| Kim Farrell | TikTok | Head of Global Creators | Decoding the Creator Economy with Nielsen x ADWEEK
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| Bru on the Radio | (not set) | Digital Creator | Decoding the Creator Economy with Nielsen x ADWEEK
| bru@ontheradio.com | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) |  | | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | Announcing | (not set) |
| Mario Dughi | Unilever | Global Marketing Director | Decoding the Creator Economy with Nielsen x ADWEEK
| mario@unilver.com | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) |  | | Cannes Lions, Pentawards, Print Awards winning marketeer and startup founder. Mario’s core strength is to leverage an in-depth knowledge of digital marketing to build modern and culturally relevant brands. He is the founder of Sketch, an in-house design studio serving all Home Care teams, and Cleanipedia, the fastest growing digital first brand in Unilever. Advocate for agile thinking and with experience in leading complex projects with cross-functional teams and multiple stakeholders. | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | Announcing | (not set) |
| Lucinda Martinez | (not set) | Chief Marketing Officer at Harbourview Equity Partners, and Founder at The Cultureshaker | Orchestrating the Power (and Risk) of Immersive AI in Media and Music
| lucinda@martinez.com | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) |  | | An influential, industry-recognized sales and marketing expert with more than 25 years of experience in media and entertainment, Martinez has a strong record of contributions in sales, marketing, new business development, new product launches, promotions and brand management.
Lucinda C. Martinez is currently the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), HarbourView Equity Partners, a global multi-strategy investment firm focused on opportunities in the entertainment, sports, and media space.
In May 2022, Ms. Martinez founded THE CULTURESHAKER by LuMark,LLC, a marketing consulting firm providing media clients with culture-first strategic approach to driving awareness and engagement across targeted audiences through culturally aligned advertising and promotional tactics.
Previously, Ms. Martinez was Vice-President, Global Brand & Multicultural Marketing at Netflix, from September 2021 until June 2022, leading the development, strategy and execution of brand transformation, audience engagement, and insight-driven brand positioning.
Prior to that, she spent 20 years with WarnerMedia a media company with a portfolio of iconic entertainment, news and sports brand in roles of increasing responsibility including serving as Executive Vice President, Brand Marketing, where she was responsible for developing a distinct, resonant, and inclusive brand narrative for media and digital powerhouses HBO and HBO Max.
During her tenure, she built a best-in-class multicultural marketing team that created meaningful, long-term connections with the brand's fans across the rapidly changing global marketplace. In this role, she led the development of brand-building strategies in support of the HBO brand globally, which included HBO-branded networks in 67 countries, and all marketing efforts to African American, Latino, Asian and LGBTQ+ audiences.
Ms. Martinez also led the development and expansion of diverse talent and emerging artist programs among content programming, production and direction.
Ms. Martinez serves on the Board as a Director for Travel & Leisure since November 2021 and most recently on the Board of Trustees of The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre and currently on the Advisory Board of The Hispanic Scholarship Fund.
A resident of Harlem and proud mom of two, Martinez holds a BA from Columbia University. | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | Announcing | Group Chat |
| Bing Chen | Gold House | Executive Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and Co-founder | | bing@chen.com | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) |  | | Bing Chen is an impact founder, investor, and new world builder. He is the Executive Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and Co-founder of Gold House, the home of collective power where leaders unite to forge culture. He is also Managing Director of AU Holdings, which incubates and invests in multicultural creators and communities and serves as a Board Director and Advisor to several leading digital media companies. Previously, he was YouTube's Global Head of Creator Development and Management, where he was one of the original and principal architects of the multi-billion dollar creator and influencer ecosystem that platforms 300 million creators worldwide. He is a Young Presidents’ Organization Member; World Economic Forum Young Global Leader; Google Multicultural Champion; Los Angeles Times Most Influential Leader; Hollywood Reporter Next Gen Leader and Most Influential Agent of Change; Elevate Prize Honoree; Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree; American Advertising Federation Hall of Achievement and Jack Averett honoree; ADCOLOR Catalyst Honoree, and Milken Young Leaders Circle Member. His philanthropic work focuses on cultural and cross-continental bridges as a Board Director of Asia Society, the Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment, the Banff World Media Festival, and VidCon, the largest online video convention that he helped forge in the 2010s. A proud Tennessee Squire which becomes obvious at $11.99 buffets, Bing is a third culture kid across North America and Asia, finally graduating from the University of Pennsylvania. | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | Announcing | Group Chat |
| Amy Hu | New York Life Insurance | SVP, Chief Marketing Officer | | amy@hu.com | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) |  | | Amy Hu is a Senior Vice President and head of New York Life’s Client Prospecting Value Stream. She is responsible for developing and leading the company’s overall marketing and brand strategy and overseeing all aspects of performance marketing, digital, analytics, brand, sponsorships, field marketing and MarTech and AdTech to drive continued growth. Prior to joining New York Life, Ms. Hu spent more than 12 years at H&R Block where she was responsible for TV, digital, web, and sponsorships driving significant traffic to retail outlets and online tax preparation during the January – April timeframe. Under her leadership, H&R Block’s team saw double-digital profitable revenue growth through the implementation of new microtargeting strategies, advanced performance analytics, multichannel attribution measurement and data driven web personalization. She led the H&R Block digital marketing technology implementation, which was a key factor in new client growth. Ms. Hu is recognized as an industry leader for her use of technology and data.
Ms. Hu received a B.A. in Philosophy, and History of Math and Science from St. John’s College. | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | Announcing | Group Chat |
| Omer Gal | LTX Studio | Vice President, Growth Marketing | | omer@ltx.com | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) |  | | Omer Gal leads Growth Marketing at Lightricks, the company behind Facetune, LTX Studio, and other AI-powered creative tools used by millions of creators and brands worldwide. He drives global campaigns that scale customer acquisition, boost retention, and build lasting brand equity. | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | Announcing | (not set) |
| Marcus Collins | (not set) | Clinical Assistant Professor of Marketing, Stephen M. Ross School of Business, University of Michigan and author of "For the Culture" | | marcus@collins.com | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) |  | | Dr. Marcus Collins is an award-winning marketer and cultural translator. He is the former chief strategy officer at Wieden+Kennedy, New York, a marketing professor at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan, and the author of the best-selling book, For The Culture: The Power Behind What We Buy, What We Do, and Who We Want To Be. Marcus is an inductee into the American Advertising Federation’s Advertising Hall of Achievement and a recipient of the Thinkers50 Radar Distinguished Achievement Award for the idea most likely to shape the future of business management. His strategies and creative contributions have led to the launch and success of Google’s “Real Tone” technology, the “Made In America” music festival, and the Brooklyn Nets, among others. Before his advertising tenure, Marcus worked on iTunes + Nike sport music initiatives at Apple and ran digital strategy for Beyoncé. He writes a column for Forbes CMO Network and contributes to business scholarship. | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | Announcing | (not set) |
| Sarah Leinberger | Yoobi & Altitude Brands | Vice President of Marketing | The Retail Media Effect Meets the Omnichannel Overhaul
| sarah@yoobiii.com | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) |  | | Sarah Leinberger is a transformational marketing leader with deep expertise across retail, CPG, and digital commerce. Her career has been shaped by a passion for building consumer-first brands and guiding cross-functional teams through disruption and reinvention. She currently serves as VP of Marketing at Yoobi and Altitude, where she is evolving two purpose-driven brands through modern marketing strategies, omnichannel growth, and integrated brand storytelling.
Previously, Sarah led Brand Experience, Connected Commerce, and marketing transformation initiatives at General Mills, where she drove double-digit eCommerce growth, modernized the Foodservice digital shelf, and launched award-winning full-funnel campaigns. Prior to that, at Target Corporation, she was a pioneering digital merchandising leader who helped bridge online and in-store strategies — including the launch of some of the company’s first joint assortments and omnichannel marketing efforts.
Grounded in both performance marketing and brand building, Sarah is known for strategic decisions that fuse creative vision with data-driven discipline. Her work has been recognized by Cannes Lions, Effie, Clio, Webby, Adweek, Shorty Awards, Telly Awards, Amazon Ads, and more. She has a proven ability to build high-performing teams, scale agile marketing practices, and deliver measurable business impact.
Sarah brings a distinct perspective to today’s evolving marketing landscape — with experience on both the brand and customer-facing sides, and a reputation for thriving at the intersection of strategy, storytelling, and results. | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | Announcing | Group Chat |
| Chaka Sobhani | DDB Worldwide | President & Global Chief Creative Officer | What’s Next for Agency Davids and Goliaths
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| Damaune Journey | 72andSunny | Global Chief Growth Officer | What’s Next for Agency Davids and Goliaths
| damaune@journey.com | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) |  | | Damaune is a successful executive business leader with a strong track record of driving growth across global organizations in diverse sectors like advertising, healthcare, and tech. As Global Chief Growth Officer at 72andSunny, one of the world’s most admired strategic and creative agencies, he oversees all global revenue, including marketing, business development, and corporate communications. Damaune's leadership focuses on growing both the agency’s four global offices—Los Angeles, New York, Amsterdam, Sydney—and its client businesses, working closely with its roster of brands like the NFL and United Airlines.
Under his leadership, 72andSunny won 50+ new client accounts, including Cadillac, United Airlines, Venmo, Sleep Number, Wingstop, and Zillow. The agency has consistently reaffirmed its status as an industry leader, with a return to the Ad Age A-List, recognition as a Campaign US Agency of the Year finalist two years in a row and Agency of the Year honors from the Gerety Awards and LBB Immortal Awards. | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | Announcing | (not set) |
