Name: The Great Rethink: Advertising V Marketing
Start: 2024-11-20T18:00:00-06:00
End: 2024-11-20T20:00:00-06:00
Location: Georgia James Steak

The Great Rethink: Advertising V Marketing

Challenge the status quo and rethink the lines between advertising and marketing as we take a deep dive into this hotly debated topic.
About this Event

Join us for an exclusive evening of insights, conversation, and celebration as we dive deep into one of the most hotly debated topics in the industry—Advertising vs. Marketing.

Featuring a panel of four top industry leaders: Maggie Malek, CEO of Crispin, Damian Claassens, Creative Director of Gravity Global, Suzanne Darmory, CMO of Refundo and Stuart Redsun, CMO of WM. This event will explore the evolving roles of advertising and marketing in today’s fast-paced digital world. You’ll walk away with fresh perspectives, actionable takeaways, and a new outlook on how to drive growth in your business.

Why Attend?

- Exclusive industry insights from a powerhouse panel of experts

- Network with key industry professionals over drinks and appetizers

- Be part of the conversation that is reshaping the future of marketing and advertising

This evening event will be taking place at acclaimed chef Chris Shepherd's award winning Georgia James Steakhouse on Dallas.

Our Panelists

Maggie Malek: career as an account coordinator. Before joining MMI, she worked across a variety of industriesMaggie is the CEO of Crispin, an online media and creative agency. Prior to stepping into the role at Crispin, Maggie led Houston, TX based MMI Agency where she began her including web marketing, public relations, publishing, sports, and event planning. And she served eight years in the U.S. Army Reserves.

Damian Claassens: Damian, an Australian native, started his career in Sydney, working on branding and packaging before helping establish the digital disciplines at Leo Burnett and Ogilvy. He made stops in Europe and New York before finding his way to Houston where he works with his own company, Surging Panda, and Gravity Global.

Stuart Redsun: Stu Redsun, a brand marketing veteran, is the Vice President of Brand & Marketing for WM (formerly Waste Management), a $20 billion dollar brand leading the way in all things sustainability. At WM, he leads all marketing, storytelling, demand generation, WM.com and events like the WM Phoenix Open.

Suzanne Darmory: Suzanne is Chief Marketing Officer at Refundo, the only minority-owned fintech banking partner in the tax industry that helps tax professionals serve the underbanked. She has over 25 years of international experience championing Fortune 500 brands and articulating their vision through marketing and advertising initiatives.