For decades, iconic CPG brands were built on the same formula: a big idea, distinctive brand assets, and campaigns designed for reach and repetition. Those fundamentals still matter, but today’s always-on, social-first landscape rewards brands that execute them in ways that feel culturally relevant, entertaining, and native to the platform. Hear why so much social creative is failing brand builders, and what it takes to apply proven marketing fundamentals in a social-first environment. From creative development to media planning and measurement, we’ll explore how brands are building mental availability and cultural relevance at the same time, instead of treating them as competing strategies. The brands pulling ahead today aren’t abandoning the rules of brand building, they’re adapting the execution for a world where audiences actively choose what deserves their attention and quickly reject anything that feels interruptive or out of place.