
About the Conference
July 18–20, 2022 | Carlsbad, Calif. and Virtual
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The societal shifts of the last two years have accelerated the advancement of digital technologies and the adoption of new consumer behaviors in exponential and profound ways. The emergence of Web 3.0 promises greater integration of our physical and virtual lives and the potential for consumers to have deeper and more immersive experiences with content, connections, commerce, and brands.
Learn what's now, new, and next at the 2022 ANA Digital & Social Media Conference, presented by Dotdash Meredith. Hear how the world's leading marketers are leveraging gaming to resonate with younger audiences, navigating choice and measurement across social platforms, integrating AR/VR into shopper experiences, capitalizing on e-commerce trends, and navigating both opportunities and brand-safety watch-outs in the metaverse.
Join us and learn how to best activate the platforms, technologies, and trends that are driving the new digital and social media ecosystem.
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The 2021 ANA Digital & Social Media Conference in Two Minutes
Relive the best of last year's conference in this brief overview.
Highlighted speakers include:
- Candice Bixler, Head of Integrated Media, Petco
- Amy Good, Director of Integrated Media, The Hershey Company
- Jason Horowitz, SVP U.S. Marketing, Global Head of Media & Digital, Mattel
- Michael Kelly, Director, Social Media and Influencer Programs, Poly
- Kacey Moore, Executive Director, Neuroscience U.S. Marketing, Amgen
- Sarah Vanheirseele, SVP, Strategic Integration, Blue Chip

Your In-Person Venue
Omni La Costa Resort & Spa | 2100 Costa Del Mar Road, Carlsbad, CA 92009
For those registered to attend the conference, the ANA has negotiated a special room rate of $299 per night at the Omni La Costa Resort & Spa, which provides a refreshing retreat any time of year through an award-winning resort spa, eight sparkling pools, and two championship golf courses, along with easy access to nearby beaches and popular tourist attractions.
The cut-off date to obtain these discounted rates is Tuesday, July 5, 2022, after which prevailing rates apply.
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Your Virtual Event Platform
Welcome to Grip
We know that not everyone will be able to travel for this event, so we are also providing a remote participation option powered by Grip, an AI-powered event matchmaking service that uses natural language processing, advanced algorithms, and deep neural networks to learn about your professional goals and interests.
Grip takes the work out of networking through intelligent matchmaking — making it more fun and giving you a higher return on time as you network with other attendees and exhibitors, arrange meetings, and identify potential business contacts. Utilize Grip to:
- Make connections with significant people you would not have met otherwise
- Expand your professional network
- Create business opportunities with other event-goers
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