Hear from execs at The New York Times, Thomson Reuters, Trusted Media Brands and many others
Retail Media Advertising Strategies
Every retailer today is trying to pitch itself as an ad network, too. While forms of retail media have been around for decades, it’s suddenly become one of the hottest ways for businesses to bring in more revenue – and for brands to target shoppers closer than ever to the point of purchase.
But, when it comes to media buying overall, to what extent are top brands and agencies prioritizing the retail media opportunity? And what role does it play in their current media plans?
At this one-day intensive event, Digiday, Modern Retail, and Glossy will look into the rise of retail media and all the ways it’s been upgraded, providing an exclusive lens into the best practices and ways to leverage retailers’ first-party data and access. As digital customer acquisition on other digital platforms becomes more expensive and opaque amid the decline of third-party cookies, and tightened budgets force tough investment decisions, marketers are looking for real answers to the retail media trend.
This event will focus on:
• Leading brands’ and agencies’ current media buying and planning strategies,
including how they’re navigating challenges and weighing options.
• How retail media is being used as a complement to other digital marketing
campaigns that used to rely on third-party data.
• How brands are leveraging retail media campaigns to work in tandem with
omnichannel marketing strategies.
• The ways retail media networks have evolved to focus on all parts of the
customer funnel.
• The best practices for marketers intending to deploy ad dollars into retail
media networks.
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Speakers
- Ron AmramMARSSENIOR DIRECTOR, GLOBAL MEDIA
- Khara Bozler HutchesonBAYERHEAD OF PROGRAMMATIC & DIGITAL INTEGRATED ACTIVATION
- Hillary HutchesonROC SKINCARECHIEF MARKETING OFFICER
- Mia RoweTINUITI COMMERCE MEDIA STRATEGIST
- Brent TaylorBARROWSGLOBAL CEO
- Danielle SporkinFERRERO SVP, MEDIA & MARKETING SERVICES NORTH AMERICA
- Ben WitteRECESS FOUNDER & CEO
Agenda

Michael Bürgi
SENIOR EDITOR, MEDIA BUYING AND PLANNING
DIGIDAY

Anna Hensel
EXECUTIVE EDITOR
MODERN RETAIL

Kimeko McCoy
JOURNALIST
DIGIDAY
Ron Amram, Senior Director, Global Media at Mars, shares the strategies behind one of the world’s most recognizable brands. In this session, Ron will peel back the curtain on Mars’s retail media investment strategy, revealing how a global CPG giant is navigating the fragmented media landscape to achieve holistic business growth.

Ron Amram
SENIOR DIRECTOR, GLOBAL MEDIA
MARS

There are more than 200 retail media networks on the market, but brands may only have room in their budget to spend on five of them. In this session, you’ll hear from a major CPG brand about how their company juggles various retail media networks – how all of the retail media networks they work with serve different purposes, what type of customers they try to reach through each, and how they try to take a differentiated approach to various retail media networks while keeping their brand voice consistent.

Retail media is largely considered a lower-funnel investment. But more platforms like Amazon are pitching them as brand builders. In this session, Hillary Hutchenson, CMO of RoC Skincare, will discuss how her team has evolved their campaigns to position retail media as a way to not only lead to conversion but also be used higher up in the consideration funnel.

Hillary Hutcheson
CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER
ROC SKINCARE

For a young, digitally-native startup, launching nationwide in Target or Walmart for the first time is a big deal. But, with an exciting big-box retail launch can also come the pressure to overspend on retail media. In this session, you will hear from an executive at a startup that recently started spending on retail media about how they approach different channels without getting over their skis, and what advice they have to other brands looking to test retail media for the first time.

Ben Witte
FOUNDER & CEO
RECESS

Join Mark Luker, CMO of Grillo’s Pickles, as he shares the playbook his team uses to navigate the complex landscape of retail media. This session will go beyond the basics, offering a candid look at Grillo’s strategic approach to RMN investments.

Retail media has emerged as a powerhouse in the advertising landscape, offering brands unprecedented access to high-intent shoppers. But with its rapid growth and evolving complexities, how can brands and agencies navigate this space to maximize their return on investment? Join us for an insightful session with Brent Taylor, Global CEO of Barrows, for an agency perspective on retail media investment practices.

Brent Taylor
GLOBAL CEO
BARROWS

Join us for an exclusive session with Khara Bozler Hutcheson, Senior Retail Media Lead at Bayer, as she demystifies the highly technical approach behind Bayer’s retail media network strategy. In an increasingly complex digital landscape, Khara will share how Bayer leverages cutting-edge data analysis, a sophisticated understanding of consumer behavior, and a rigorous, scientific methodology to optimize its retail media investments.

Khara Bozler Hutcheson
HEAD OF PROGRAMMATIC & DIGITAL INTEGRATED ACTIVATION
BAYER

Join Danielle Sporkin, SVP of Media & Marketing Services at Ferrero Brands, as she pulls back the curtain on the company’s diverse and dynamic marketing strategies. With a portfolio that spans from iconic treats like Nutella and Ferrero Rocher to beloved candies like Tic Tac and Butterfinger, Ferrero understands that a one-size-fits-all approach just doesn’t work.

Danielle Sporkin
SVP, MEDIA & MARKETING SERVICES NORTH AMERICA
FERRERO

In this session, Tinuiti’s Commerce Media Strategist, Mia Rowe, provides a practical and focused guide to starting your retail media journey. She will share her expert advice on how to prioritize your efforts, from choosing the right platforms and setting up your first campaigns to measuring what truly matters. Discover how to create a retail media strategy that maximizes your limited resources and sets you on the path to sustained growth.

Mia Rowe
COMMERCE MEDIA STRATEGIST
TINUITI

Anna, Michael, and Kimeko will close the day with a few takeaways.

Anna Hensel
EXECUTIVE EDITOR
MODERN RETAIL

Michael Bürgi
SENIOR EDITOR, MEDIA BUYING AND PLANNING
DIGIDAY

Kimeko McCoy
JOURNALIST
DIGIDAY
Join us for cocktails as we wrap up the day.
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Pass Options
- Early Rate
Price increases to $995 after Aug. 12
– - A collaborative day of discussions, panels and networking
- Early Rate
Price increases to $895 after Aug. 12
Price is per pass - A collaborative day of discussions, panels and networking
Venue

Ease Hospitality (@Ease 1345)
NY
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