Word War III: A Debate—What's in a Name? Everything
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Date
Wed, Oct 16
Time
12:25PM – 1:10PM
Stage
Impact stage
Address
Spring Studios
50 Varick St,
New York, NY 10013
Speakers & Moderators
Sr. Vice President, Global Brand & Consumer Marketing, NFL
Dabo Ché
Founder, CHÉ Creative
Cultural Theorist, Researcher, and Strategist
Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Purpose Hive
Lola Bakare
CMO Advisor & Founder of Be/Co
Multicultural marketing. Purpose marketing. Cultural marketing. Inclusive marketing. Social impact marketing. Conscious Marketing. Responsible marketing.
Multicultural audiences. New majority audiences. Minoritized audiences. Marginalized audiences. Underestimated audiences. Historically-excluded audiences.
When the stakes have never been higher for the pursuit of equity in marketing and advertising, what’s in a name is everything.
- Ever wondered why “multicultural” seems to have multiple, interchangeable meanings?
- Ever pondered whether its use perpetuates bias or is helpful in breaking down walls that silo opportunity?
In this interactive debate-style session, we’ll involve the bright minds in our audience to arrive at an actionable framework that can be used beyond this session to maximize the utility of word choice in this critical context. Join to be sure your voice is heard as we answer the question, what should we call it, and more importantly, why?
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Date
Wed, Oct 16
Time
12:25PM – 1:10PM
Stage
Impact stage
Address
Spring Studios
50 Varick St,
New York, NY 10013
Our Right to Health Equity
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Date
Thu, Oct 17
Time
3:35PM – 4:20PM
Stage
Breakthrough stage
Address
Spring Studios
50 Varick St,
New York, NY 10013
Speakers & Moderators
Aaron Walton
CEO, Walton Isaacson
As some brands shy away from DEI policies – others are leaning further in. Haleon’s Katie Williams – U.S. Chief Marketing Officer – will share how building brands infused with Purpose demands DEI. In this fireside chat, Katie will explore what this means for Haleon’s health and wellness brands, and the role that brands at large can play in identifying and bridging gaps in health outcomes.
This Blackweek discussion is proudly sponsored by Haleon. We’re grateful for their generous support and commitment to right-sizing industries to help create more opportunity for equity and ownership.
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Date
Thu, Oct 17
Time
3:35PM – 4:20PM
Stage
Breakthrough stage
Address
Spring Studios
50 Varick St,
New York, NY 10013
NFL Culture Crossroads: Afro-Latino Identity and its Marketing Power
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Date
Thu, Oct 17
Time
4:25PM – 5:10PM
Stage
Breakthrough stage
Address
Spring Studios
50 Varick St,
New York, NY 10013
Speakers & Moderators
Super Bowl Champion
Sr. Vice President, Global Brand & Consumer Marketing, NFL
Journalist, ESPN
Professor – TV, Radio, & Film Dept., Syracuse University S.I. Newhouse School of Communication
Join us for a groundbreaking discussion where we delve into the dynamic, rich, and multifaceted world of Afro-Latino identity within sports and marketing. This conversation aims to illuminate the unique experiences of Afro-Latino athletes, dissect their portrayal in media, and explore innovative marketing strategies that address and challenge cultural stereotypes.
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Date
Thu, Oct 17
Time
4:25PM – 5:10PM
Stage
Breakthrough stage
Address
Spring Studios
50 Varick St,
New York, NY 10013
Building a Culture-First Brand
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Date
Wed, Oct 16
Time
10:35AM – 11:10AM
Stage
Breakthrough stage
Address
Spring Studios
50 Varick St,
New York, NY 10013
Speakers & Moderators
Aaron Walton
CEO, Walton Isaacson
America is diversifying at a rapid pace, and as a result, it’s becoming increasingly harder for brands to communicate authentically to everyone. How can culture, and brand’s command of culture, help build equity with all consumers in a way that is authentic and impactful? In this fireside chat, Alia Kemet, CMO of Shipt, and Dabo Ché, CEO/CCO of CHÉ Creative, will discuss the principles of what it takes to build a culture-first brand, why it’s important, how to activate a brand in culture, and most importantly, how to measure its impact!
This Blackweek discussion is proudly sponsored by Shipt. We’re grateful for their generous support and commitment to right-sizing industries to help create more opportunity for equity and ownership.
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Date
Wed, Oct 16
Time
10:35AM – 11:10AM
Stage
Breakthrough stage
Address
Spring Studios
50 Varick St,
New York, NY 10013
Redefining DE&I
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Date
Wed, Oct 16
Time
3:45PM – 4:25PM
Stage
Impact stage
Address
Spring Studios
50 Varick St,
New York, NY 10013
Speakers & Moderators
Global Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Ogilvy
Global Chief Diversity & Social Impact Officer, IPG
Founder, Head of Culture & Marketing, Valerie
Adrianne C. Smith
SVP & Senior Partner, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer at FleshmanHillard
DE&I is undergoing a significant transition. Driven by political agendas that seek to downplay or diminish the need for a level playing field for individuals from diverse backgrounds, we are witnessing a troubling reduction in corporate America’s commitments to maintaining vital DE&I roles and programs. DE&I departments are being downsized or eliminated, and supplier diversity programs are also facing scrutiny under this new wave of opposition. In this panel we will examine the forces impacting DE&I and explore how it must evolve to endure and thrive.
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Date
Wed, Oct 16
Time
3:45PM – 4:25PM
Stage
Impact stage
Address
Spring Studios
50 Varick St,
New York, NY 10013
MJ Acosta Ruiz
MJ
Acosta Ruiz
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MJ Acosta-Ruiz is a television host and sportscaster, currently featured as the anchor of ESPN’s Sportscenter and as a sideline reporter for ESPN Deportes’ Monday Night Football. She can also be seen co-hosting the widely acclaimed Season 2 of “Like a Girl” for Fuse.
The Emmy Award winning journalist became the first woman of color to host a show at NFL Media. Fully bilingual in English and Spanish, you can find her working internationally to reach the diverse and growing landscape outside of the U.S.
With nearly 15 years in the TV & Entertainment industry, she continues her work as an advocate for representation and equality. MJ works closely with women’s empowerment groups such as A Seat at the Table and is dedicated to amplifying the voices of marginalized communities.