2022 ANA Digital & Social Media Conference: An In-Person and Virtual Event

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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

Conference Chair:

Kristi Daraban
Associate Vice President, Social Media
Nationwide

Candice Beck

Senior Manager, Social and Digital

Chipotle

Rhonesha Byng

Founder & CEO

HerAgenda.com

Mark Chang

Director- Head of Gaming and Esports Strategy and Sponsorships

Verizon

Kristi Daraban

Associate Vice President, Social Media

Nationwide

Bill Duggan

Group Executive Vice President

ANA

Erik Jensen

Vice President, Brand Engagement

Denny’s

Devon Johnson

Founder & CEO

BleuLife Media Group

Bob Liodice

Chief Executive Officer

ANA

Fernando Machado

Chief Marketing Officer

Activision Blizzard

Laura Martin

Senior Advertising & Internet Analyst

Needham & Company

Lisa McQueen

Media Manager

Lexus

Nicolette Harper

Vice President, Global Marketing and Media

Marriott

Joanna O`Connell

VP, Principal Analyst

Forrester

Chris Oswald

Executive Vice President, Government Relations

ANA

Justin Parnell

VP, Marketing, Head of OREO US

Mondelēz International

Candace Payne

Senior Director, Campaigns & Content

Sephora

Albert Thompson

Managing Director of Digital Innovation

Walton Isaacson

Your In-Person Venue

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa

2100 Costa Del Mar Road, Carlsbad, CA 92009

For those registered to attend the conference in person, the ANA has negotiated a special room rate of $299 per night at the Omni La Costa Resort & Spa, within easy reach of beaches and popular tourist attractions. The cut-off date to obtain this discounted rate is Monday, June 27, 2022, after which prevailing rates apply.

As we move closer to the conference date, we will provide more information about how we're committed to making the in-person experience safe and valuable for all attendees.

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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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