Leaders from The New York Times, Morning Brew, and Condé Nast shared how they are redefining engagement, monetization, and storytelling in the rapidly evolving modern media landscape.
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"On the editorial side, we do not use AI in the creation of any content. We just have humans write—that is our competitive differentiation. We use AI on the front end for research or connecting dots, but the creation is human."
- Ryan Aspell, VP, Brand Strategy at Morning Brew Inc.
Valerio Poce
Executive Director, Ad Product Marketing
Valerio Poce leads the Ad Product Marketing team at The New York Times, where he drives innovation in digital advertising and shapes premium solutions for global marketers. With deep expertise in product marketing and audience engagement, Valerio blends storytelling and data to elevate ad product experiences in a changing media landscape.
Ryan Aspell
VP, Brand Strategy
Ryan Aspell serves as Vice President of Brand Strategy at Morning Brew, where he defines and amplifies the brand’s voice across platforms and partnerships. Known for his insight into what resonates with modern audiences, Ryan crafts strategies that build community, loyalty, and growth in the media space.
Holly Johnson
Director, Consumer Revenue
Holly Johnson leads global consumer revenue strategy at Condé Nast, shaping the future of brands like Vogue, Architectural Digest, and The New Yorker through innovative membership, subscription, and commerce models. With experience at The Walt Disney Company, National Geographic, FOX, and Warner Bros., she brings a strategic, data-driven approach to deepening engagement, accelerating growth, and building loyalty across the modern media landscape.
Join us for a fireside chat with Nishant Raina, Vice President, Product Management, and Jessy Zita, Vice President, Data & Services at Mastercard. They’ll share how one of the world’s most powerful networks turns data into products, launches at scale, and drives impact across global markets.
From live moments that get clipped and shared across the internet to creator-led communities shaping trends, this event will unpack how live streaming is redefining content, influence, and brand engagement in 2026 and beyond.
In partnership with Interbrand and Konrad, join us for a forward-looking conversation exploring how the world’s leading brands are adapting to an AI-driven landscape while continuing to build meaningful human connections.
6:00 PM
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8:00 PM EDT
136 Crosby St, 4th Floor, New York City, NY
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Discussion Topics:
Building Meaningful Brand Connections in an AI Era
AI’s Impact on Brand Strategy & Customer Experience
Staying Culturally Relevant in a Rapidly Changing World
See digital skills in action at our live showcase. Watch BrainStation Certification alumni present real-world portfolio projects built during their certification programs, demonstrating how they use industry tools to solve business challenges.
Join us for an evening with Andreas Roos, Head of Design Strategy & AI at Visa, as he explores how rapidly advancing AI is reshaping design teams. Andreas will share what happens when workflows, tools, and expectations evolve faster than ever before.
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