Featured Session: Shaping Brand Relevance for a New Generation
Summary
Join Disney for a candid, forward-looking conversation on staying culturally relevant and driving growth in a rapidly changing market. Drawing from real-world experience at the intersection of commerce, creativity and global trends, this session will tackle the essential question for any organization: "How can brands remain meaningful and resilient for future generations?"
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Contributors
- Tasia Filippatos
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