Partnerships: The Latest Renaissance in Marketing February 12 - 15, 2017, Amelia Island, Florida
Strategic partnerships are crucial for effective brand marketing. A good business partnership is like a good marriage. You support one another, you communicate openly and honestly, and -- importantly -- you work well together when it comes time to make the big decisions. But of course, the same is true on the flipside when it comes to bad partnerships. Lies, deception, fighting -- it never ends well. And yes, the children (i.e., your brands) always suffer.
At the iMedia Brand Summit, we invite senior-level brand marketers to come learn and share their own experiences and best practices for fostering strong partnerships with agencies, tech providers, publishers, and influencers. Key topics will include:
- How to empower advocates to become brand influencers
- How new technology and compelling content have redefined how consumers interact with brands
- The fundamentals of a better collaboration model among brands, agencies, and vendors
- Unexpected innovation and the new high-stakes game of business between disruptive startups and blue-chip companies
- Fundamental shifts in media-buying and what the latest news in areas like ad blocking and fraud really mean for brand marketers
Attendee Benefits
For a limited number of publishers/service providers, the iMedia Brand Summit offers an exclusive and intimate opportunity to have meaningful interaction with marketers to help them address their digital marketing challenges and strategies. iMedia regulates the number of "seller" passes sold to ensure a rich buyer-to-seller ratio. In addition to collaboration with marketers during content sessions, iMedia has designed a program rich in both structured and unstructured networking opportunities.
Qualified brand marketers are invited to be our VIP guests. If eligible, you’ll receive a complimentary pass to this event along with these benefits:
- Automatic invitation to the closed-door, marketer-only meeting
- 3 days of peer-to-peer exchange
- Informative, insightful sessions and keynotes on the most timely and critical issues
- Roundtable discussions
- Access to networking functions, including iMedia's exclusive one:one program
- Complimentary meals and beverages
- Complimentary 3-night stay at the Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort
Featured Speakers
Senior Director, Global Advertising
SVP, Brand Communications
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Vice President of Marketing, Cultural Connections
Chief Marketing Officer
Director of Digital Marketing
VP Marketing & Communications
Director, Media Strategy & Optimization
Managing Director
Head of Content Marketing Strategy
VP of Digital Strategy & Platforms
Head of Customer Experience Innovation
VP, Digital Media
Global Director, Digital Aquisition
Agenda
Saturday, February 11, 2017
Cocktail Reception (Brand Marketers Only) - Cumberland Foyer
Dinner (Brand Marketers Only) - Cumberland A
Sunday, February 12, 2017
Breakfast (Brand Marketers Only) - Cumberland A
Marketer-Only Meeting (Brand Marketers Only) - Cumberland A
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Moderated By: Chris Cox, Senior Manager Global Digital Marketing, The Hershey Company
Lunch (Brand Marketers Only) - Cumberland A
Marketer-Only Meeting (Brand Marketers Only) - Cumberland A
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Moderated By: Chris Cox, Senior Manager Global Digital Marketing, The Hershey Company
Registration Desk Open - Magnolia Entry
Sponsored Presentations (Brand Marketers Only) - Cumberland A
Sellers Only: Getting Connected and Winning Business at iMedia - Cumberland C
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David Shadpour, CEO & Founder, Social Native
Welcome Reception & Dinner - Magnolia Garden
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Monday, February 13, 2017
IAB Breakfast (All Attendees): Understanding the Ever-Changing Video Landscape: Trends, Growth, and the Future of Digital Video - Magnolia E-F
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Maggie Zhang, Ph.D., Senior Director, Digital Video Research, IAB
Networking Break - Magnolia Foyer
Welcome Remarks from iMedia - Magnolia A-D
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Christian Arens, SVP, Client Development and Strategy, Coegi
Industry Insights from Our Summit Host - Magnolia A-D
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Peter Stringer, VP, Digital Media, Boston Celtics
Keynote: Customer Relevance in the Era of Squirrels - Magnolia A-D
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Corey Olfert, Head of Content Marketing Strategy , GE Digital
Insight Presentation: Bringing the Un-carrier to Life: How T-Mobile Leverages Partnerships to Disrupt an Industry - Magnolia A-D
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Peter Deluca, SVP, Brand Communications, T-Mobile
Insight Presentation: Empower Advocates to Become Brand Influencers - Magnolia A-D
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Dave Karraker, VP Marketing & Communications, Campari America
Summit Host Wrap Up - Magnolia A-D
Peter Stringer, VP, Digital Media, Boston Celtics
Transition Break - Magnolia Foyer
Buyer Discussion Group (Brand Marketers Only) More
The Future of Programmatic - Magnolia E
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Moderated By: Lisa Archambault, Senior Director, Global Advertising, Caesars Entertainment Corporation
Influencer Marketing: A 2017 Attack Plan - Magnolia F
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Moderated By: Mark Karlan, Director of Digital Marketing, Prestige Brands
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Your Marketing Data: Best Practices in Measurement and Management - Magnolia G
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Moderated By: Kip Edwardson, Director, The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company
Boxed Lunch - Magnolia Garden
A by-appointment networking program for buyers and sellers, during which each has an opportunity to participate in a series of 10-minute introductory meeting - Cumberland A-C More
Free Time and Pool Party (poolside snacks and drinks from 3:10-5:30 p.m.) - Rum & Tequila Bar More
Cocktail Reception - Magnolia Foyer
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Dinner - Magnolia A-D
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Tuesday, February 14, 2017
Breakfast & Bloody Marys - Magnolia E-F
Networking Break - Magnolia Foyer
Welcome Back by Summit Host - Magnolia A-D
Peter Stringer, VP, Digital Media, Boston Celtics
Keynote Address: Our MVP: Why Our Consumers are Our Most Valuable Partners - Magnolia A-D
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Adam Harter, Vice President of Marketing, Cultural Connections , Pepsi Beverages North America
Insight Presentation: The Power of Frenemies: How to Unlock Performance by Getting Your Agencies and Partners to Love Each Other - Magnolia A-D
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Joshua Palau, VP of Digital Strategy & Platforms, Bayer US
Panel: 2017 is the Year of Custom Programmatic -- But What Does That Mean? - Magnolia A-D
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Alan Osetek, Global CEO, Digilant
Nicole Keiter, Director, Media Strategy & Optimization, Equifax
Alex Sutton, Global Director, Digital Aquisition, Avis Budget Group
Moderated By: Christian Arens, SVP, Client Development and Strategy, Coegi
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Insight Presentation: Predicting the Turn - Magnolia A-D
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Dave Knox, Managing Director, WPP Ventures
Lunch - Magnolia A-D
Book Signing: Predicting the Turn
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Dave Knox, Managing Director, WPP Ventures
Welcome Back by Summit Host - Magnolia A-D
Peter Stringer, VP, Digital Media, Boston Celtics
Insight Presentation: Future Proofing Your Business: Preparing for a World of Distributed Experiences - Magnolia A-D
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Justin Reilly, Head of Customer Experience Innovation, Verizon Fios
Buyer Discussion Group - Magnolia A-D More
The Future of Programmatic
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Moderated By: Lisa Archambault, Senior Director, Global Advertising, Caesars Entertainment Corporation
Influencer Marketing: A 2017 Attack Plan
More
Moderated By: Mark Karlan, Director of Digital Marketing, Prestige Brands
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Your Marketing Data: Best Practices in Measurement and Management
More
Moderated By: Kip Edwardson, Director, The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company
Closing Keynote: How Tough Mudder Pivoted from King of the Mud Run to Leading Active Lifestyle Brand - Magnolia A-D
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Jerome Hiquet, Chief Marketing Officer, Tough Mudder LLC
Transition Break
A by-appointment networking program for buyers and sellers, during which each has an opportunity to participate in a series of 10-minute introductory meeting - Cumberland A-C More
Free Time
Cocktails & Dinner - Magnolia A-D
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
Grab n' Go Breakfast - Live Oak
Summit Ambassadors
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EVP Digital
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Founder
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President
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Senior Manager Global Digital Marketing
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Brand Marketing Lead
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Chief Digital Officer
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EVP, Senior Director, Digital & Emerging Media
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VP of Media
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VP Brand Experience
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Global, Chief Digital Officer
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VP Marketing
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VP, Managing Director
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VP, Social Media & Content Strategy
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Group Head, Global Media
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Managing Director
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VP Global Marketing
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CEO & Co-Founder
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Global Chief Brand & Marketing Strategy Officer
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CEO & Co-Founder
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VP-Marketing
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Chief Business Officer
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Director of Marketing
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CEO & Founder
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VP, Digital
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VP, Digital Media
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Head of Multicultural Marketing
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Media Partner
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Media Outreach Partner
Learn more about our 2017 iMedia Brand Summit sponsors here.
iMedia Summit attendees represent more than $3 billion in digital marketing spend and hail from some of the biggest companies in the Fortune-500 and agency worlds. High-value, customizable sponsorship opportunities are available, but they won't last. Contact Brian Urquhart, Director of Strategic Partnerships, for more information.
Location
Amelia Island, Florida 32034
904-261-6161
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