How are news organizations moving from reactive models built for algorithms to intentional products designed for today’s modern consumer? Brian Morrissey, in conversation with product leads from top media brands, will explore the next generation of products powering a sustainable future for news, building news experiences that become indispensable rather than disposable.
Bharat Krish, Chief Product Officer, Newsweek
Renn Turiano, Chief Consumer & Product Officer, Gannett | USA TODAY Network
Moderator:Â Brian Morrissey, Founder, The Rebooting
Attention is currency, and going viral can deliver exponential reach. How do brands and publishers turn fleeting moments into lasting value? This conversation brings together leaders in marketing and publishing to explore the business mechanics behind cultural moments and trending stories. We’ll unpack what makes content shareable, how virality influences brand equity and revenue and how both advertisers and newsrooms can build strategies that capture—and sustain—the spotlight.Â
Jacquelyn Cameron, Chief Revenue Officer, Axios
Kiera Fernandez, Executive Vice President and Chief Community and Stakeholder Engagement Officer, Target
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Kate Palmer, Executive Editor, HuffPost
Moderator: Zac Moffatt, CEO & Founder, Targeted Victory
AI is no longer just a tool—it’s reshaping how media and marketing teams drive growth. In this conversation, leaders share how they’re using AI to streamline operations, unlock new revenue streams, and scale creative ideas faster than ever. The conversation cuts through the hype to examine what's generating real revenue, which experiments have failed and where the next wave of monetization is coming from.
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Gabriel Brotman, Chief Operating Officer, U.S. Axel Springer
Clare Conley, Chief Communications Officer, Qualcomm
Kristin Heitmann, Global Chief Revenue Officer, The AP
Johanna Mayer-Jones, Global Chief Advertising Officer, The Washington Post
Moderator: Mark Stenberg, Senior Media Reporter, Adweek
Ozone -Â Craig Tuck, Chief Revenue Officer
The California Post -Â Nick Papps, Incoming Editor in Chief, The California Post & Sean Giancola, CEO, New York Post Media Group
1440 -Â Lizzie Millstein, VP, Sales
Straight Arrow News -Â Ken Shapiro, Chief Revenue Officer
Business Insider & POLITICO -Â Maggie Milnamow, Chief Revenue Officer, Business Insider &Â Jack Smith, Executive Director, Advertising and Client Partnerships, POLITICO
Technology has always shaped how we tell stories—but AI is rewriting the rules in real time. Is it enhancing or hindering our ability to connect? This lively debate brings together leaders from news, marketing, and AI to explore how algorithms and automation are influencing the stories we share. From the newsroom to the boardroom, we’ll tackle the question: does AI enhance our ability to connect—or stand in the way?
 Jason Brandt, Chief Marketing Officer, PRophet
Craig Elimeliah, Chief Creative Officer, Code and Theory
Jon Otto, Senior Vice President of Ad Sales, North America
BBC Studios
Blair Tapper, Senior Vice President, US, The Independent
Moderator: Kristen Scholer, Strategic Planning Manager, NYSE
