Fresh from visiting the future of marketing at AMA Chicago's BrandSmart 2024, your Growing Social Now Host Barbara Rozgonyi, dissects the revolutionary ideas and trends reshaping our industry. Expect to hear about the seismic shifts AI is causing in our field, not just in terms of efficiency but as a catalyst for creativity and connection. We'll reflect on the power of storytelling in brand identity, the evolution of B2B marketing, and the ways AI is reshaping the advertising landscape. This episode isn't just a recap; it's an invitation to be part of a bold new era where marketing is as much about innovation and audacity as it is about understanding and engaging with the stories we all share. At one hour, THE longest Growing Social Now News episode ever is power-packed with insights and takeaways to transport you to the future. Thanks for listening, subscribing, and sharing! #BrandSmart2024 #barbararozgonyi #2024marketingtrends #b2bmarketing #b2cmarketing #dtcmarketing #fractionalcmo #amachicago #americanmarketingassocation #podcast #marketingpodcast #podcasthost Mentioned in this episode Leslie Marshall Chief Marketing Officer, Mesmerise Group, former AMA Chicago President, as an excellent #BrandSmart2024 Emcee; and Chris McGuire, AMA Chicago President, Director Of Client Growth and Engagement, McGuffin Creative Group, Inc., and an engaging game show host!! Thanks to AMA Chicago for hosting and these smart speakers for sharing their brilliance: Staying Grounded While Launching an Out-of-this-World Brand Sheila Hamilton, Marketing and Menu Lead - New Business Ventures, McDonald’s Embracing A.I. and Maintaining the Human Touch Jennifer Polk, Chief Marketing and Digital Experience Officer, Feeding America Beyond the Game: Crafting Unforgettable Brand Experience Journeys Through Sports Linden White, Head of Account Management and Integrated Solutions, rEvolution Lisa Nucci, CMO, Choose Chicago Dan Moriarty, CMO, Chicago Fire FC Branding in the Narrative Economy: The Psychology of Consumer Experiences Kristian A. Alomá, Ph.D., Founder & CEO, Threadline Ask Me Anything Panel of Experts Shannon Lee, Senior VP of Creative, StudioNorth Pepper Miller, President, The Hunter-Miller Group Lindsay Gash, Creative Innovation Lead, NA Agency, Meta Andy Crestodina, Co-founder & CMO, Orbit Media Studios Innovation as Creativity Meghan Hurley, Vice-President of Global Brand Marketing, Claire's Bronco Boost: Generative AI’s Marketing Journey Goes from Zero to 60 Joe Grigsby, Panel Moderator, VML Jen Swanstrom, US Retail & Shopper Marketing Manager, Ford Motor Company Chris Scuro, VP/Director of Digital Business at Platforms, Ford at GTB David Chan, Digital Strategist, Ford at GTB Architecting Your Future Jennifer Wesley, Managing Director Talent and Strategy Development, Google Barbara Rozgonyi Founder, CoryWest Media Fractional CMO Digital Marketing PR Consultant Keynote Speaker Top PR Blogger Podcast Host Growing Social Now Barbara Rozgonyi on Facebook Barbara Rozgonyi on Instagram Barbara Rozgonyi on LinkedIn Barbara Rozgonyi on TikTok Barbara Rozgonyi on Twitter YouTube Growing Social Now wiredPRworks BarbaraRozgonyi.com