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Leaders In Marketing: Shaping the Future of Media

Join us in New York for a conversation with leaders shaping the future of modern media. Hear how brands like The New York Times, Morning Brew, and Condé Nast are redefining engagement, monetization, and storytelling in a rapidly evolving landscape.

BrainStation New York
Thu, Dec 4, 2025
2025-12-04T23:00:00.0000000Z – 2025-12-05T00:30:00.0000000Z

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Valerio Poce

Executive Director, Ad Product Marketing
Ryan Aspell

VP, Brand Strategy
Holly Johnson

Director, Consumer Revenue

Hear From Industry Leaders

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.

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Audience Engagement in the Age of Saturation

See how modern media brands build loyalty in an attention-fragmented world, and what that means for brands. Discover how publishers use content, community, and data to create spaces where brand stories thrive and connect authentically with audiences.
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Culture, Community & the New Media Identity

Learn how media brands are becoming cultural touchpoints, evolving from content providers into communities that drive identity and influence. Explore how publishers connect brands to culture, helping them tap into shared values and meaningful moments.
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AI, Creativity & the Future of Content

Understand how AI is transforming content creation and personalization, while keeping human creativity at the core. See how innovation is opening new opportunities for brands to co-create and tell richer stories within publisher ecosystems.

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