.jpg?width=4500&height=3001&name=Optimizing%20Campaigns%20for%20Retail%20Media%20Performance%20and%20Outcomes%20(1).jpg)
ABOUT US / Where the Most Senior Leaders in Brand & Digital Safety Gather
to get Business Done, Network & Learn, in Key Destinations Around the Globe
The Brand Safety Summit Series is curated for decision-makers who want dynamic, complex learnings about issues of safety, trust, transparency, and media responsibility in digital advertising from leaders at brands, agencies, tech companies, and the major platforms. The conversations and high-level networking turns out the most senior professionals in the media field, in solutions-oriented debate and case studies on the key issues facing digital today. Our global footprint now includes New York, London, and Singapore–with plans for expansion in APAC, the Middle East, and Europe.
The events lead to a layer of services that can be delivered adjacent to them, in conjunction with them, or independent of them, creating partnerships with the leading global agencies and biggest technology and platform companies. Always current, even aware of what’s on the horizon, the events matched with the strategic curated collaborations add up to a unique offering for brands, agencies, and tech companies.
Contact us to learn how we can help you to achieve your goals in brand safety and brand suitability on our stages and in 360° partnerships with the leading organizations in media.
.jpg)
.jpg)
Saiful Ahmed
SVP AdTech, OMG Global Investment
Omnicom Media Group
Sheila Colclasure
Global Chief Digital Responsibility and Public Policy Officer
IPG Kinesso
Darline Jean
Managing Director, Google Network, Google Ad Manager
Google
Nick Law
Chief Creative Officer
Accenture Song
Elizabeth Neubauer-Donovan
Head of the Marriott Media Network, Global Ad Revenue
Marriott International
Mark Proulx
Head of Media Responsibility
Kenvue
Amrita Randhawa
CEO, Singapore and South East Asia
Publicis Groupe
Samantha Stetson
VP Client Council and Industry Trade Relations
Meta
Paco Toledo
SVP and Global Head of Creative
Revlon Inc.
Gary Vaynerchuk
Chief Executive Officer
VaynerMedia
x
SVP AdTech, OMG Global Investment
Saiful Ahmed
SVP AdTech, OMG Global Investment
Omnicom Media Group
Saiful is responsible for OMG’s global AdTech investments and matrix leadership of a global AdOps community of 80+ specialists across 37 markets. An expert in AdTech innovations, Saiful collaborates with clients and colleagues on how to best deploy, integrate AdTech platforms and problem-solve to satisfy each client’s unique measurement/analytics needs. Saiful coordinates and oversees the delivery of AdTech services for client onboarding and global transitions; empowering local markets with best-practice digital standards and media quality to deliver on client values.
x
Global Chief Digital Responsibility and Public Policy Officer
Sheila Colclasure
Global Chief Digital Responsibility and Public Policy Officer
IPG Kinesso
In 2011, I decided to pause my music studies at Rice University in order to focus my energy on starting Channel Factory, the world leader in brand suitability and ad performance on YouTube. Channel Factory has since been named a Cynopsis award-winning technology innovator, is present in over 15 countries worldwide, and has been named one of the fastest growing companies by Inc. Magazine. To learn about the world, I am an avid angel investor into 26 amazing companies like FabFitFun, a lifestyle subscription service, and Outreach.io, a sales technology company named by Forbes in their Next Billion Dollar Startups list in 2018. Also super grateful to have been featured in the Forbes 30 Under 30.
x
Managing Director, Google Network, Google Ad Manager
Darline Jean
Managing Director, Google Network, Google Ad Manager
Google
Darline is a proven senior level executive who has held various C-Level roles in publishing, digital media, and advertising technology sectors. With strong leadership and strategic expertise, Darline has led organizations and delivered solid performance in both private and public companies.She is the former COO of PulsePoint, the most profitable advertising technology company during her tenure. Darline delivered a 200% increase in revenues in 3 years while leading all programmatic strategies including the successful launch of their ‘header bidding’ technology. Darline spent nine years at About.com in various senior level roles. She was President and CEO of The About Group where she was responsible for the strategic direction of the business unit of The New York Times Company that included About.com, CalorieCount.com and ConsumerSearch.com. During her tenure as CEO, she significantly increased the company’s revenue and led the sale of About.com from The New York Times Company to IAC in 2013. Darline has also held the title of COO of About.com and CFO of the About Group. Prior to About.com, Darline held various financial leadership positions with Thomson Media, a division of Thomson Financial. She began her career with Saatchi & Saatchi Advertising in New York. Darline received an M.B.A. with a dual concentration in accounting and finance from Long Island University and a B.S. degree in business and psychology from The State University of New York at Stony Brook. She spent five years as a Board Member of StepUp Women’s Network, a non-for-profit organization, igniting young girls to fulfill their potential by creating and implementing impactful after-school and weekend programs that empower teen girls from under-resourced communities to be confident, college-bound, and career-ready.
x
Chief Creative Officer
Nick Law
Chief Creative Officer
Accenture Song
Nick Law is Accenture Song’s Creative Chairperson and lead of our Creative Strategic Priority. He is one of the world’s most innovative and versatile creative leaders, who believes all technology needs creativity to make it human, and all creativity needs technology to make it real. Prior to Accenture, Nick was VP, Marcom Integration at Apple - where he was one of three leading the global design and marketing group, Chief Creative Officer Publicis Groupe, President Publicis – helping to drive a unified creative visions across the Groupe’s Brands, and Vice Chairman, Global Chief Creative Officer at R/GA – where, during his 17-year tenure, he led it to be one of the most awarded agencies in the world. Nick’s career in design, advertising and digital media has spanned 30 years and four continents, working with the brightest and best across multiple creative disciplines. He has twice been named in the Creativity 50, a list of the world’s most influential creative people. A native of Sydney, Australia, he now lives in Brooklyn.
x
Head of the Marriott Media Network, Global Ad Revenue
Elizabeth Neubauer-Donovan
Head of the Marriott Media Network, Global Ad Revenue
Marriott International
Elizabeth is currently working as the Head of the Marriott Media Network, Global Ad Revenue for Marriott International. Leading the industry's first hospitality media network. She manages the advertising revenue growth plan, GTM marketing strategy, pricing & and inventory, sales operations, new product innovation, and ad tech solutions for the Marriott Media Network. She is an Advisor for several boards focusing on women’s empowerment in the media and technology community. Most recently announced, Genuin. Before joining Marriott, Elizabeth had developed her successful multi-platform sales career at AccuWeather. She managed client direct, agency, and programmatic advertising, in addition to data monetization and location-based advertising solutions. YoY she was a top-revenue performer, partnering with the top global brands. She developed and grew new revenue streams for the Pharmaceutical/Health, CPG, Travel and Government/Political verticals. Elizabeth brought the first presidential campaign partner to the company, a revolutionary partnership with a focus on how weather and location – can impact voter turn-out. She spends her free time with her family, traveling, mentoring next-generation professionals and enjoys gardening.
x
Head of Media Responsibility
Mark Proulx
Head of Media Responsibility
Kenvue
Mark Proulx is the global head of media responsibility for Kenvue, where he oversees brand safety strategy, sustainability in media, and data ethics. His role is dedicated to the safe and effectiveplacement of digital media, while mitigating fraud and waste. In tandem with this workstream, hefacilitates the creation of effective policies that guide responsible data collection and usage at a market level. His passion for media is fueled by the desire to help in the creation of a more sustainable and responsible digital environment that serves both the industry and society. Previously, Mark was part of Integral Ad Science’s publisher development team and spent almost adecade as part of The Washington Post’s advertising operations organization.Mark earned a degree in marketing management from Virginia Tech.
x
CEO, Singapore and South East Asia
Amrita Randhawa
CEO, Singapore and South East Asia
Publicis Groupe
Amrita Randhawa is CEO of Publicis Groupe Southeast Asia leading all the Groupe's capabilities across data, technology, creative and media for the high growth Southeast Asia markets. Amrita took on the role in June, 2021 and is working to elevate the Groupe offering in every market as well as create Centres of Excellence that feed all of Southeast Asia. Amrita loves a challenge – something that people say can’t be done. Marshaling cross-functional and cross-cultural teams and inspiring them to do the best work of their careers is her purpose at work. She has been recognized with the CEO of the Year and Business Leader of the Year at the Campaign Women Leading Change APAC Awards, Agency Leader of the Year at the Campaign Greater China Agency of the Year awards, one of ten women to watch by Ad Age China and has been on Campaign’s 40 under 40 list. Prior to her current role she was CEO of Mindshare Asia Pacific and Executive Chair of Mindshare Greater China where she turned around the Mindshare China operations making it a formidable #1 in the market and maintained Mindshare’s position as the #1 media network in Asia. In her time at Mindshare, Amrita also founded L’Atelier, a bespoke GroupM and WPP solution for LVMH in Asia and was its Executive Sponsor for 3 years. She is intimately familiar with key Asian markets.
x
VP Client Council and Industry Trade Relations
Samantha Stetson
VP Client Council and Industry Trade Relations
Meta
Samantha Stetson is a seasoned leader with over 25 years of marketing and sales experience in technology and healthcare IT. Samantha’s career reflects a proven track record of building and leading programs that extract a huge amount of impact from small teams. She is seen as a visionary who can make things happen. She has a deep passion for striving for excellence and pushing the boundaries of what is possible. She has served in a global capacity, which has allowed her to develop a deep empathy for the world we live in and the challenges outside of the United States. Samantha is currently the VP of the Client Council and Industry Trade Relations Team at Meta. The team’s mission is to foster a “customer first, customer best” culture throughout Meta. During her 9 years at Meta, Samantha has been responsible for building Meta’s Client Council franchise. The Councils are made up of top marketing and agency executives from Meta’s key clients and agency partners such as P&G, Unilever, Netflix, Pepsi, Coke, Walmart, etc., and the six major agency holding companies. She grew the franchise from one global council in 2011 to 14 global and regional Councils by end of 2020. Through these councils, she learned how to build deep cross functional relationships and manage complex issues to drive internal and external alignment. The Councils are seen as an indispensable part of Meta’s commitment to listening to their Customers and building deep relationships grounded in trust. The feedback gleaned during these meetings has helped influence some of Meta’s most important go-to-market strategies Samantha and her team are also responsible for leading relationships with the industry trade associations to partner on some of the most complex challenges facing the future of the digital ecosystem from brand safety to cross media measurement to data privacy.Samantha lives in Newtown Square, PA with her husband David and two children, Hadley (13) and Hunter (15). In her spare time, she enjoys Bikram Yoga and skiing. She grew up as a competitive figure skater and competed in the US National Championships.
x
SVP and Global Head of Creative
Paco Toledo
SVP and Global Head of Creative
Revlon Inc.
Paco Toledo is the Senior Vice President and Global Head of Creative at Revlon Inc., where he leads the in-house global creative agency, Red House. In this capacity, he directs a large team, establishes creative centers of excellence, and collaborates with global and regional teams to enhance content quality and relevance. Under his leadership, Paco successfully built the in-house agency from the ground up, significantly reducing the company’s dependence on external agencies and cutting costs. He has also strengthened e-commerce and e-retail creative capabilities, directly contributing to increased sales and revenue. Prior to his tenure at Revlon, Paco held prominent leadership positions at Red Antler and Dnoise, where he honed his expertise in content production, business growth, and process optimization. Paco is a distinguished creative Paco Toledo is the Senior Vice President and Global Head of Creative at Revlon Inc., where he leads the in-house global creative agency, Red House. In this capacity, he directs a large team, establishes creative centers of excellence, and collaborates with global and regional teams to enhance content quality and relevance. Under his leadership, Paco successfully built the in-house agency from the ground up, significantly reducing the company’s dependence on external agencies and cutting costs. He has also strengthened e-commerce and e-retail creative capabilities, directly contributing to increased sales and revenue. Prior to his tenure at Revlon, Paco held prominent leadership positions at Red Antler and Dnoise, where he honed his expertise in content production, business growth, and process optimization. Paco is a distinguished creative executive with a proven track record of leading teams, driving innovation, and delivering impactful marketing campaigns on a global scale. His strategic vision and leadership continue to propel Revlon’s creative endeavors to new heights. with a proven track record of leading teams, driving innovation, and delivering impactful marketing campaigns on a global scale. His strategic vision and leadership continue to propel Revlon’s creative endeavors to new heights.
x
Chief Executive Officer
Gary Vaynerchuk
Chief Executive Officer
VaynerMedia
Gary Vaynerchuk is a serial entrepreneur and serves as the Chairman of VaynerX, the CEO of VaynerMedia, and the Creator & CEO of VeeFriends. Gary is considered one of the leading global minds on what's next in culture, business, and the internet. Known as "GaryVee," he is described as one of the most forward thinkers in business. He acutely recognizes trends and patterns early to help others understand how shifts in consumer attention impact the realities of the business world today. Gary's approach sits at the intersection of business and pop culture. He keenly understands how to bring brand relevance to the forefront. He is a prolific angel investor with early investments in companies like Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Venmo, Snapchat, Coinbase, and Uber. This year, Gary will unveil two new books: his seventh book "Day-Trading Attention" (set to be published on May 21, 2024). In this latest work, he provides fresh insights into navigating the modern social media landscape. Gary's expertise guides readers on harnessing underpriced attention channels in the digital age. He emphasizes mastering storytelling in these arenas and highlights the "TikTokification of Social Media," where content relevance surpasses follower counts. Businesses can leverage this shift to enhance their brand and boost sales. Gary's book equips readers with essential skills to succeed in today's dynamic digital world. Gary also announced his first children's picture book based on Vaynerchuk's VeeFriends characters, the debut picture book titled "Meet Me in the Middle" is set to be published on July 16, 2024. The book will prominently feature two VeeFriends characters, Eager Eagle and Patient Pig - this picture book delves into the emotional elements essential for nurturing children's empathy, a crucial skill for their future success. Gary is an entrepreneur at heart -- he builds businesses. Today, he helps Fortune 1000 brands leverage consumer attention through his full-service advertising agency, VaynerMedia, which has offices in New York, Los Angeles, Toronto, Mexico City, London, Amsterdam, Sydney, Singapore, Tokyo, Bangkok, and Kuala Lumpur. VaynerMedia is part of the VaynerX holding company, including Eva Nosidam Productions, Gallery Media Group, The Sasha Group, VaynerSpeakers, VaynerCommerce, and Tingley Lane Trading. Gary is also the Co-Founder of VaynerSports, Resy, and Empathy Wines. Gary guided Resy and Empathy to successful exits -- which he later sold to American Express and Constellation Brands. Gary is the Co-Founder of VCR Group, Co-Founder of VaynerWatt, and Co-Founder of ArtOfficial. He also owns a Major League Pickleball team called the 5s. He is part owner of a Big3 basketball team and an investor in the revival of the SlamBall League. Gary is also the founder and creator of VeeCon – a contemporary super-conference that converges business and pop culture with innovation and technology. In addition to running multiple businesses, Gary documents his daily life as a CEO through his social media channels, which have more than 44 million followers and garner over 300 million monthly impressions/views across all platforms. His podcast, 'The GaryVee Audio Experience, ' ranks among the top podcasts globally. Gary serves on the board of MikMak, Bojangles Restaurants, Global Citizen Forum, and Pencils of Promise. He is also a longtime Well Member of Charity: Water. Gary's life ambition is to buy the New York Jets.
.jpg?width=4500&height=3001&name=Networking%20(7).jpg)
.jpg?width=4500&height=3001&name=Sonia%20Jackson%20Myles%20(1).jpg)
_1-1.jpg?width=4500&height=3001&name=Networking(5)_1-1.jpg)
.jpg?width=4500&height=3000&name=Gay%20V%20(1).jpg)
.jpg?width=4500&height=3000&name=Dr.%20Alfiee%20Breland-Noble%20(1).jpg)
TESTIMONIALS / See What People Say About Us
"The Brand Safety Summit was a fantastic opportunity to connect with brand leaders and discuss the most pressing issues facing our industry today. The thought leadership on display was incredible, with insightful and inspiring speakers."
Paco Toledo
SVP and Global Head of Creative, Revlon Inc.
“The Brand Safety Summit is an experience that attendees will never forget. The thought leadership and level of excellence woven into the fabric of the event will inspire people for the rest of their lives.”
Sonia Jackson Myles
Founder & CEO, The Accord Group LLC
“I was honored to be invited as a panelist at the Brand Safety Summit to discuss the challenges that global beauty corporations face in navigating brand safety and consumer perception. The focused, high-caliber attendees created a unique atmosphere of openness, fostering stronger relationships and deeper knowledge-sharing among agencies, advertisers, and technology partners.”
Kathrin Lausch
Global Luxury Brand Expert
“The Brand Safety Summit is one of the rare industry events that tackles the industry's most current and challenging issues. There’s a sense from everyone attending that they are there to learn and discuss these challenges openly and transparently to find ways to advance our industry.”
Mario Diez
Chief Executive Officer, Peer39
NEW! A Message from Rob Rasko - Brand and AI Safety: Expanding the Conversation
Written by Rob Rasko, President, Brand Safety Summit Series
Monday Bytes: Highlights & Top Takeaways at the Brand Safety Summit Asia from Singapore
More than 400 of the brightest minds from leading brands, agencies, platforms, publishers, and tech companies came together at the Brand Safety...
Navigating AI and Brand Safety: Insights from Eva Press, VP, Global Marketing Solutions at Meta
In a recent interview at Meta Studios in New York, Rob Rasko, President of the Brand Safety Summit, sat down with Eva Press, VP, Global Marketing...
Expanding the Conversation: Digital Safety with Elizabeth Neubauer-Donovan, Head of the Marriott Media Network, Global Ad Revenue at Marriott International
In a recent interview from Meta Studios in New York City, Rob Rasko, President of the Brand Safety Summit, sat down with Elizabeth Neubauer-Donovan,...
%20tall%20container.png?width=1281&height=728&name=OMG_Horizontal_Denim%20(1)%20tall%20container.png)
