Leaders Shaping the Future of Influence
The 2026 ANA Creator Marketing Conference, held February 23–25 in Las Vegas, brought together the industry’s top brands, agencies, platforms, and creators. Over three dynamic days, attendees heard bold ideas, real-world wins, and trends shaping the creator economy — straight from brand leaders and platform pros.
Participants walked away with fresh strategies for building partnerships, measuring ROI, navigating rates, and crafting content that connects and delivers results. Whether they were building their first creator partnership, scaling existing influencer programs, pushing the boundaries of brand storytelling, or unlocking the potential of creator-driven marketing to elevate their brand in a social-first world, this event delivered meaningful breakthroughs. The conference uncovered the strategies, stories, and trends defining the next era of creator marketing and featured:
- Provocative Keynotes: Visionary leaders shared perspectives on the future of creator marketing
- Creative Case Studies: Proven campaigns demonstrated measurable impact
- Actionable Content: Tactical guidance covered contracts, rates, ROI measurement, platform trends, and forward-looking predictions
- Elevated Networking: Hundreds of marketers, creators, and platform partners connected and collaborated
- Interactive Workshops: Hands-on sessions helped attendees build skills and strategies they could apply immediately
Who Attendees Heard From
Explore standout voices shaping the future of marketing. These speakers challenged perspectives, shared actionable strategies, and sparked bold ideas to help navigate what’s next.
Conference Speakers
Tiff Baira
Content Creator & Author
Gab Bois
Multidisciplinary Artist & Designer
Dr. Marcus Collins
Best-Selling Author, For The Culture
Clinical Professor, Ross School of Business, University of Michigan
Shannon Goldberg
Senior Director, Entertainment & Influencer Marketing
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Finola Austin
VP, Creative & Client Strategy
Linqia
Guy Avigdor
Head of Influencer Marketing
Meltwater
Tiff Baira
Content Creator & Author
Nana Bediako
Global Creators and Creativity Lead, Creative Shop
Meta
Gab Bois
Multidisciplinary Artist & Designer
Milena Brown
VP Marketing
Penguin Random House
Keri Bruce
Partner, Entertainment & Media Industry Group
Reed Smith
Dr. Marcus Collins
Best-Selling Author, For The Culture
Clinical Professor, Ross School of Business, University of Michigan
David Cost
Chief Digital Officer
Rainbow Shops
Bill Duggan
Group EVP
ANA
Marissa Eddings
Head of Brand, Advertising, Media
7-Eleven
Kevin Frankenfeld
Head of Creators & Fandom
Microsoft
Fintan Gillespie
Global Director, Ads Partnerships Group
Snap Inc.
Lauren Glaubach
Vice President, Global Content Partnerships
Shannon Goldberg
Senior Director, Entertainment & Influencer Marketing
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Katie Goldstein
Global Head of Policy and Regulatory Affairs
SuperAwesome
Evan Horowitz
CEO
Movers+Shakers
Chris Irwin
Head of Brand & Creative
Barclays U.S.
Nicolina Johnson
Senior Brand Manager
La-Z-Boy
Louise Laing
VP of Marketing
Intrepid Travel
Reneze Lopez
@Sincerelyreneze
Creator
Leah Marshall
Vice President, Digital & Influencer Marketing
ANA
Erin McCarthy
Chief of Staff
Cohley
Casey DePalma McCartney
Chief Brand Communications Officer
Unilever
Grace Niu
Influencer Marketing Manager, Brand Engagement
Quest Nutrition
Dana Paolucci
Head of PR & Influencer Marketing
Dove North America
Kate Ridley
Chief Brand Officer
PMI WW Brands LLC (Stanley 1913)
Josh Rosenberg
Co-Founder & CEO
Day One Agency
Maria-Angela Sanzone
Head of Partnerships
Brand Networks
Derek Schoen
Vice President, Integrated Media Strategy
MGM Resorts International
Nicholas Spiro
Chief Commercial Officer
Viral Nation
Hayley Virta
Senior Director, Digital Marketing
Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals
Jenn Wang
Chief Customer Officer
Cohley
Julie Weitzner
Senior Vice President
ANA
Kristen Wiley
CEO
Statusphere
The Partners Behind The Experience
This event wouldn’t be possible without the support of our sponsors — brands that believe in the power of connection, innovation, and industry leadership. These partners are here not just to be seen, but to contribute meaningfully to the experience. Learn more about our sponsorship opportunities
Presenting Sponsor
General Sponsors
