Session

  • Driving Innovation and Creativity in Highly Regulated Categories

    Regulated industries – from pharmaceuticals and healthcare to finance, insurance, and alcohol – face some of the strictest guardrails in advertising. Messaging is tightly controlled, compliance is paramount, and the margin for error is slim, often sidelining innovation. This session explores how brands can break through without breaking the rules, as industry leaders share media and creative strategies that spark…

  • Community and Connection: How Innovative OOH Delivers Modern Brand Storytelling

    Out of Home advertising has played a critical role as a key driver of PepsiCo brand growth, reaching consumers through creativity, context, and data to drive real-world impact. From innovative drone shows to experiential activations, traditional executions to dynamic DOOH creative, PepsiCo’s iconic product portfolio has captivated audiences through OOH to spark joy and create smiles in ways that only…

  • Hot Ones: Advertising Week Edition w/ Sean Evans

    We’re turning up the heat with Hot Ones: AWNewYork Edition! Host Sean Evans and a group of 3 brave industry luminaries (you won’t believe who!) will take on the hot sauce gauntlet for your entertainment. Three wings each, three questions each. Come sweat it out with Sean and our guests as we close out day two with this AWNewYork exclusive!

  • Morbid Curiosity:The Unexpected Marketing Power of True Crime

    Morbid has become a cultural phenomenon – blending dark humor, paranormal intrigue, and addictive storytelling into a format that its fans, lovingly called ‚ÄúWeirdos,‚Äù can’t get enough of. Fresh off their new deal with SiriusXM, join hosts Alaina Urquhart-White and Ash Kelley to learn how their creative process fuels not only audience obsession and community, but also brand opportunity, in…

  • From Screen to Sky: Weather Hunters & A New Playbook for Purpose-Driven Brands

    Where do blockbuster brands meet social impact? Look to Weather Hunters, PBS¬†KIDS’ new animated hit that transforms core weather science into family adventure. Join Al¬†Roker for an electrifying AWNY panel on how PBS¬†KIDS’ Weather¬†Hunters turns weather science into family fun, and how Al Roker Entertainment, along with key brand partners, turns that story into measurable, large-scale marketing results.

  • Fandom to Effectiveness: How Passion Drives Performance

    Join us for a conversation with Allegra Krishnan, Chief Loyalty & Engagement Officer at McDonald’s; Tracy-Ann Lim, Chief Media Officer at JPMorgan Chase & Co and Nora Princiotti, Staff Writer at The Ringer. Moderated by Bridget Evans, Global Head of Business Marketing at Spotify, the panel will explore how brands and creators lean into communities that drive culture. Jenny Haggard,…

  • Spill the Tea with TiVo: Why Great Advertising Is Actually Great Content ¬¨‚Ć

    Great advertising is great content. Viewers no longer separate ad breaks from programming-they judge the full experience. This panel brings together leaders from across media and entertainment to explore how advertisers, broadcasters, and streamers are aligning linear scale with CTV precision. We’ll discuss how premium environments, contextual relevance, and consistent storytelling can turn ads into content audiences actively want to…

  • Cross-Platform Reality: Tracking Audiences in a Fragmented World

    In today’s media landscape, audiences are everywhere – streaming, mobile, social, and linear. Join ReachTV’s CEO and founder and other industry experts as they explore how brands can track, engage, and measure cross-platform viewership while reaching consumers where they truly are. From attribution challenges to actionable insights, this panel uncovers the strategies powering connected media in a fragmented world.

  • The X Factor for Creator Campaigns: Long-Term Partnerships that Build Trust

    In an industry that often defaults to transactional relationships, learn how giving creators a seat at the strategy table empowers them not just as content engines, but as culture-shaping collaborators who drive full-funnel results.The brands winning now are forging stronger relationships with creators based on trust and long-term investment. In this moderated discussion, hear from brands, platform and marketing experts…

  • Beyond the Payout: How Risk Management Drives Fan Engagement and ROI

    Big promotions come with big potential‚Ķ and big questions. How do you design multi-million-dollar prizes, athlete or sponsorship incentives, and NIL bonus structures that excite fans without breaking your budget? In this panel, leaders from top brands and sports organizations will share how they use risk management as a growth strategy, turning promotions and event protection into tools that drive…