10/21/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/21/2024 09:29
New agenda adopts dynamic new format focused on forward-looking and decision-driven sessions
October 21, 2024 (New York, N.Y.) - The Association of National Advertisers (ANA) will host its highly anticipated Masters of Marketing Conference from October 21-25 in Orlando, setting the stage for the future of the advertising industry. This year's event will adopt a dynamic new format, transforming traditional discussions into focused, forward-looking roadmaps. By emphasizing specific actions and concrete outcomes, the conference aims to move beyond dialogue and inspire decisive steps that anyone in the industry can apply to their business growth strategies and drive the marketing agenda forward.
CMOs and senior brand-side marketers from Netflix, HP, Google, Mars, AT&T, P&G, Progressive Insurance, L'Oréal Groupe, Mint Mobile, and more will share their forward-looking approaches, including those driven by new technologies and data, helping the industry navigate the marketing ecosystem today and tomorrow. Each keynote will spotlight future growth opportunities for brands, exploring how they are positioning their organizations for long-term success and sharing their visions for what lies ahead, rather than just the rearview mirror of what's been successful in the past. This year's Masters of Marketing Conference features keynotes from first-time, international speakers at top global brands, including:
These sessions will be mixed in with keynotes from industry icons who are returning to the ANA's main stage, including:
Other notable "firsts" for the Main Stage extend beyond the "big brand CMOs" to go deeper on key topics that are driving the industry's change, which include:
"This year's Masters of Marketing Conference marks a pivotal evolution for the ANA and the advertising industry as a whole," said Bob Liodice, CEO, ANA. "By shifting to a decision-driven, action-focused format, we're empowering marketers not just to discuss the future but to shape it. With input from global CMOs and other key industry leaders, including a robust lineup of keynote speakers, we are laying the groundwork for industry-wide transformation, providing attendees with the insights and tools they need to drive growth, innovation, and success in the year ahead."
This year the ANA is also introducing several new aspects to Masters of Marketing to support its agenda-setting mission including:
The agenda for the event has been re-engineered to focus on how marketers can help their businesses be more successful in the year ahead, rather than just showcasing examples from the previous year. You can view the full agenda here.
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ABOUT THE ANA
The mission of the ANA (Association of National Advertisers) is to drive growth for marketing professionals, brands and businesses, the industry, and humanity. The ANA serves the marketing needs of 20,000 brands by leveraging the 12-point ANA Growth Agenda, which has been endorsed by the Global CMO Growth Council. The ANA's membership consists of U.S. and international companies, including client-side marketers, nonprofits, fundraisers, and marketing solutions providers (data science and technology companies, ad agencies, publishers, media companies, suppliers, and vendors). The ANA creates Marketing Growth Champions by serving, educating, and advocating for more than 50,000 industry members that collectively invest more than $400 billion in marketing and advertising annually.