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Variety's Future of Brand Summit Showcases Visionary Leaders Redefining Brand Experiences
29 Sep, 2025
Summary
- Variety's Future of Brand Summit features keynote conversations with industry leaders
- Panels explore how brands are breaking through in a crowded media landscape
- Experts discuss leveraging creativity, data, and technology to drive brand innovation
On October 7th, 2025, Variety will host its Future of Brand Summit presented by Acxiom in New York City. The half-day event and cocktail reception will convene the industry's most influential executives, marketers, creatives, and cultural leaders to explore how brands are breaking through in today's crowded media landscape.
The program features a lineup of keynote conversations and exclusive panels with leaders across entertainment, marketing, tech, and design. The day will kick off with a discussion between "Good Morning America" co-anchor Michael Strahan and SMAC Entertainment's Jose Diaz, moderated by Variety's Cynthia Littleton. Later, "Project Runway" designer and executive producer Christian Siriano and executive producer Michael Rucker will take the stage for a keynote conversation.
The event will also spotlight transformational marketing leaders shaping the future of their industries, including executives from the NFL, Marriott, JPMorgan Chase, PepsiCo, and e.l.f. Beauty. Panels will dive into how brands can leverage insights, data, and technology to deliver innovative consumer experiences and engage audiences.
The Future of Brand Summit aims to move past the buzz and focus on what truly matters - how brands are creating meaningful customer experiences and driving real impact in today's rapidly evolving media environment.
