Agenda

Day 1, 23 April 2025

8:00 AM

Registration

8.50 AM

Welcome remarks

9:00 AM

[Opening session]

Baby shark and riding the K-pop waves: Behind the cultural phenomenon and the secrets to making a global sensation

Ryan Lee

Ryan Lee

EVP and Co-Founder

The Pinkfong Company (Baby Shark)

9:45 AM

[Case study]

Connecting commerce and content: The balance of brand building and performance marketing 

10:15 AM

[Panel discussion]

Proving marketing ROI in a skeptical climate: Measuring success and impact to win over stakeholders

Adora Sarah Chou

Adora Sarah Chou

Director of Marketing

Guzman y Gomez Singapore

Tracy Lui

Tracy Lui

Senior Assistant Director, Marketing Communications and Retail

Mount Faber Leisure Group
Nicolò Pagliari

Nicolò Pagliari

Head of Marketing

Saxo Markets

10:45 AM

Morning break

11:15 AM

[Case study]

Decoding virality: The science behind content marketing success 

Mohit Gupta

Mohit Gupta

Head of Marketing for APAC, Global Head of Social-Media (Corporate Bank)

Deutsche Bank

11:45 AM

[Panel discussion]

How can brands allow experimentation with compliant usage of AI in their organisations?

Cassandra Leong

Cassandra Leong

Senior Director, Brand Marketing

Marriott International

12:15 PM

Networking lunch

1:15 PM

Brand trivia!

1:30 PM

[Case study]

Stretching the dollar: Optimising content strategies for brands with limited budgets

Joanne Lim

Joanne Lim

Head of Marketing

Virgin Active

2:00 PM

Power Hour

Across the next 60 minutes three experts will share short sharp talks on key issues affecting marketing professionals today.

[Power Hour Case Study #1]

Supercharging Communities: Building meaningful connections beyond devices

Lynn Chong

Lynn Chong

Head of Brand Marketing, Mobile Experience (MX)

Samsung Electronics

[Power Hour Case Study #2]

Are you even real? A closer look at how virtual influencers are shaping the new narrative

[Power Hour Case Study #3]

Working smarter not harder: Creating AI frameworks for effective content creation

3:00 PM

Afternoon break

3:30 PM

[Campfire Conversations]

Marketing unplugged

In this no holds barred rapid fire session, hear from our panel of experts on a range of topics impacting content marketing. From influencer marketing to crafting irresistible campaigns, we unravel what it takes for creativity to drive conversion.

Jonathan McCarthy

Jonathan McCarthy

Vice President of Marketing, SEA

Mondelēz International

Heather Ang

Heather Ang

Head of Marketing & Consumer Sales

Senoko Energy

Primus Nair

Primus Nair

Head of Creative

The LEGO Agency, APAC

4:00 PM

[Panel discussion]

Fragmentation on the rise: Finding strength in unity

Tania Chan

Tania Chan

Chief Marketing Officer & Partner

The Lo & Behold Group

Crispin Francis

Crispin Francis

Head of Digital Marketing

Tocco Toscano

4:30 PM

Closing remarks

4:40 PM

End of day one