London, do you miss me yet?? I'm back from the CMO Summit where I had the privilege of delivering the Chairperson’s remarks and opening the conversation at the CMO Summit, hosted by CMO Alliance. It was exhilarating to spend quality time with senior marketing leaders from across Europe and the U.S., diving into trends, challenges, and ideas shaping the future of our industry. As we exchanged insights, a few key themes stood out: AI's transformative power: It’s not just another tool; it’s redefining how marketing operates. Every marketer, regardless of level, must lean into understanding and leveraging AI to remain relevant and anticipate core customer needs. Data for action: We’re swimming in data, but the goal is actionable insights, not just collecting numbers. Overwhelming data without purpose is a missed opportunity to innovate with purpose. Personalization still packs a punch: It's not enough to know your name. How we deliver experiences that connect, especially in the era of AI, matters. Solve problems, improve outcomes, and speak directly to customers, whether they're morning coffee, tea, or Muscle Milk people. (IFYKYK) Marketing is still an art AND a science: Whether B2B or B2C, the best marketing happens at the intersection of creativity and analytics. Finding that balance is more important than ever. I’m grateful to have played a role in fostering rich dialogue and to have met so many passionate marketers committed to pushing our field forward. I'm ready to meet 2025 head on, and hope you are, too. How are you preparing for marketing challenges and opportunities in the new year? And for those who were in the room, remind me of your morning beverage of choice! #CMOSummit #MarketingLeadership #AIinMarketing #CMOAlliance #CMOsUnite Nico Sarti Sabina Jasinska Adam Azor Josephine Guckian FCIM, Chartered Marketer Manoj Raisinghani Emma Isichei Spencer Fox James Keating Neil Dowling Nikki Stenson 🇿🇼Francesco Federico Gastón Tourn Cassius Taylor-Smith Liraz Postan
It was so great to meet you and spend time together Dave Faupel ! Wishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas And my choice of morning beverage was either hot water with lemon or a green juice 🤭🫣🤗
Thanks Dave! Hoping to catch up again soon!
Executive | VP Product Marketing, VP Operations, VP Product Management | Committed to growing revenue with secure solutions and agile operations.
2dGreat to meet you and appreciate the opportunity to host a panel and be part of the Dragon session :) Thank you for chairing the day. Nicely done!