👀 This Week's Power Moves & Next Week's Plot Twists

From executives who remember pitching networks, then shows, and now pitch individual talent, to leaders who understand that personalized medicine demands personalized marketing. These are conversations with people actively reshaping what's possible.

But first, catch up on this week's breakthrough conversations.

Let's Look Ahead ATM ⤵️

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Time for a Stroll Through the Archives 🗃️

Monday: “AI is No Longer a Trend” - Smartly's Brianna Gays🤖

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📺 ABC News-to-Ad Tech Transformer: Brianna Gays went from covering presidential coronations to leading Smartly ADVANCE 2025 conversations, declaring "AI is no longer a trend" with data showing 73% of consumers expect personalized ads, and proving her professional composure by continuing an interview even when a rat ran across her living room.

Tuesday: “It’s Always Been About Consumers, Content, and Connections” - Kirk McDonald

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📱 Media Evolution Pioneer: Kirk McDonald built his career chasing consumers, content, and connections across major media companies, now leading Sundial Media & Technology Group's transformation from publishing to community platforms while predicting the trend toward micro-influencers and trusted sources—his advice: trust your instincts and be early.

Wednesday: Dear Younger Me - What Industry Pros Would Tell Their Younger Selves💌

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💼 Industry Leaders Unite for Career Wisdom: Industry leaders come together to share advice they would give their younger selves, spanning from fundamental values like trust and honesty to bold career moves like working for yourself early, to relationship wisdom about seeking mentors and working with people who provide growth opportunities.

Thursday: Publicis' Sarah Kramer: Creating our Clients' Competitive Advantage 📊

🚀 Relationship-Focused Strategy Expert: Sarah Kramer built her career by loving the people she works with and staying flexible to unexpected opportunities, now leading Spark Foundry's data-driven competitive advantage strategy while speaking at Smartly ADVANCE about women transforming media and creativity through AI integration faster than the competition.