Schedule Viewer 2023

Use the filters to find the speakers and sessions that present solutions to your greatest content marketing challenges and plan your personal CMWorld experience.

Note that rooms do fill up and seating is first come, first serve, so arrive early to sessions that you would like to attend.

Sep 26 Tuesday | 7:30 am

Registration Opens

Location: Hall B

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference

Session Type: Registration

Sep 26 Tuesday | 9:00 am

Government Masterclass: A Content Marketing Strategy to Build Public Trust

Speaker: Joanne Sweeney  (Public Sector Marketing Institute)

Location: Room 151B

Pass Type: Main Conference Plus

Audience Level: Intermediate

Conference Theme: B2B

Session Type: Industry Masterclass

Track: Workshops

Manufacturing Masterclass: 5 Steps to Becoming a Leading Technical Brand

Speakers: Morgan Norris  (TREW Marketing), Wendy Covey  (TREW Marketing)

Location: Room 151A

Pass Type: Main Conference Plus

Audience Level: Intermediate

Conference Theme: B2B

Session Type: Industry Masterclass

Track: Workshops

Technology Masterclass

Speaker: Cathy McKnight  (The Content Advisory)

Location: Room 152B

Pass Type: Main Conference Plus

Audience Level: Intermediate

Session Type: Industry Masterclass

Track: Workshops

Where Will You Be in 5 Years?

Speaker: Nicole Martin  (Pace)

Location: Room 146C

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus

Audience Level: Intermediate

Conference Theme: B2B

Session Type: Industry Masterclass

Track: Workshops

Sep 26 Tuesday | 10:45 am

Core Concept Workshop: 5-Steps to Creating a World-Class Brand Magazine (with a 25x ROI!)

Speakers: Susan Gates  (Redbird), Emily Reaman  (California Closets)

Location: Room 152B

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus

Audience Level: Intermediate

Conference Theme: B2C

Session Type: Workshop

Track: Workshops

Core Concept Workshop: Content Conundrum: Writing For Google's Helpful Content System

Speaker: Sherry Bonelli  (early bird digital marketing)

Location: Room 151B

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus

Audience Level: Intermediate

Conference Theme: B2B

Session Type: Session

Track: Workshops

Core Concept Workshop: I'm online...Now what? Effective Content Creation And Improvement Tips From Analytics

Speaker: Pierre DeBois  (Zimana)

Location: Room 152A

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus

Audience Level: Beginner

Conference Theme: B2C

Session Type: Workshop

Track: Workshops

Core Concept Workshop: Tarantino Your Content: A Modern Take on the Inverted Pyramid

Speakers: Mariah Obiedzinski  (Stamats), Allison Kapson  (MedStar Health)

Location: Room 151A

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus

Audience Level: Intermediate

Conference Theme: B2C

Session Type: Workshop

Track: Workshops

Core Concept Workshop: Turn Sh*t into Rainbows: The Art of Transforming Terrible Ideas into Terrific Content

Speakers: Amy Higgins  (Lyra Health), Monica Norton  (Yelp)

Location: Room 152B

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus

Audience Level: Intermediate

Conference Theme: B2B

Session Type: Workshop

Track: Workshops

Sep 26 Tuesday | 1:15 pm

Deep Dive Workshop: 7 Steps To Document Your Content Marketing Strategy

Speaker: Michael Brenner  (Marketing Insider Group)

Location: Room 151A

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus

Audience Level: Advanced

Session Type: Workshop

Track: Workshops

Deep Dive Workshop: Advanced Marketing Writing

Speaker: Jonathan Kranz  (Kranz Communications)

Location: Room 152B

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus

Audience Level: Advanced

Conference Theme: B2B

Session Type: Workshop

Track: Workshops

Deep Dive Workshop: Beyond SEO Best Practices

Speaker: Dale Bertrand  (Fire&Spark)

Location: Room 151B

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus

Audience Level: Advanced

Conference Theme: B2B

Session Type: Workshop

Track: Workshops

Deep Dive Workshop: Mapping content data to business metrics for more strategic insights

Speaker: Noz Urbina  (Urbina Consulting)

Location: Room 152A

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus

Audience Level: Advanced

Conference Theme: B2B

Session Type: Workshop

Track: Workshops

Deep Dive Workshop: Winning Habits of Customer-Centric Marketers

Speakers: Sydni Craig-Hart  (Smart Simple Marketing), Wil Hart  (Smart Simple Marketing)

Location: Room 146C

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus

Audience Level: Advanced

Conference Theme: B2C

Session Type: Workshop

Track: Workshops

Sep 26 Tuesday | 4:30 pm

First-Time Attendees: Welcome Session

Location: Room 146B

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference

Session Type: Session

Sep 27 Wednesday | 6:00 am

#CMWorld Running Club

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference

Session Type: Session

Sep 27 Wednesday | 7:00 am

Registration Opens

Location: Hall B

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference

Session Type: Registration

Sep 27 Wednesday | 7:30 am

Breakfast

Location: Hall B

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference

Session Type: Session

Sep 27 Wednesday | 8:20 am

Welcome to Content Marketing World 2023

Speaker: Stephanie Stahl  (Content Marketing Institute)

Location: CMWorld Keynote Stage

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference, Digital Pass

Session Type: Keynote

Sep 27 Wednesday | 8:30 am

Keynote - Coming Soon!

Location: CMWorld Keynote Stage

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference, Digital Pass

Session Type: Keynote

Sep 27 Wednesday | 9:00 am

Keynote - Coming Soon!

Location: CMWorld Keynote Stage

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference, Digital Pass

Session Type: Keynote

Sep 27 Wednesday | 9:30 am

Keynote - Coming Soon!

Location: CMWorld Keynote Stage

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference, Digital Pass

Session Type: Keynote

Sep 27 Wednesday | 10:00 am

Coffee & Networking on the Expo Floor

Location: Hall B

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference

Session Type: Networking

Sep 27 Wednesday | 10:30 am

At long last: the perfect client brief

Speaker: Koen Denolf  (The Fat Lady)

Location: Room 144

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference, Digital Pass

Audience Level: Intermediate

Conference Theme: B2B

Session Type: Session

Track: Content Planning & Operations

Data-Driven Personalization: How to Create More Relevant Content Through CX, AI, and Data

Speaker: Zontee Hou  (Convince & Convert)

Location: Room 146A

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference, Digital Pass

Audience Level: Intermediate

Conference Theme: B2B

Session Type: Session

Track: Content Experiences

Evidence-based SEO Strategies: Busting "SEO Best Practices" And Other Marketing Myths

Speaker: Dale Bertrand  (Fire&Spark)

Location: Room 145B

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference, Digital Pass

Audience Level: Advanced

Conference Theme: B2B

Session Type: Session

Track: SEO/Search

How Content Marketers Can Deal With the Content Clueless in Positions of Authority or Leadership

Speakers: Divya Bisht  (Spinutech), Jeneanne Ballos  (Digital River Media), Annie Murmann  (Digital River Media)

Location: Room 146B

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference, Digital Pass

Audience Level: Intermediate

Conference Theme: B2C

Session Type: Session

Track: Core Concepts

Shine Bright Like a Diamond: 7.5 Content Marketing Lessons from Rihanna

Speaker: Ahava Leibtag  (www.ahamediagroup.com)

Location: Room 151A

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference, Digital Pass

Audience Level: Intermediate

Conference Theme: B2B

Session Type: Session

Track: Content Creation & Development

Story Revolution: Data-Driven Personalization In Action

Speaker: Tiffany Grinstead  (Nationwide)

Location: Room 152A

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference, Digital Pass

Audience Level: Intermediate

Conference Theme: B2B

Session Type: Session

Track: Sales Enablement

The 10 Best Customer Behavior Triggers You've Never Heard Of

Speaker: Nancy Harhut  (HBT Marketing)

Location: Room 146C

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference, Digital Pass

Audience Level: Intermediate

Conference Theme: B2C

Session Type: Session

Track: Demand Generation

Using Data-Inspired Content Pillars to Elevate Your Content Marketing

Speaker: Brian Piper  (University of Rochester)

Location: Expo Hall Stage

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference, Digital Pass

Audience Level: Intermediate

Conference Theme: B2C

Session Type: Session

Track: Analytics & Data

Where Science Meets Marketing: Experimentation and Risk Taking to Achieve Breakthrough Results

Speaker: Phyllis Davidson  (Forrester)

Location: Room 147B

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference, Digital Pass

Audience Level: Intermediate

Conference Theme: B2B

Session Type: Session

Track: Big Ideas

Sep 27 Wednesday | 11:20 am

2023 Revenue Growth Playbook: Content, Connection & Retention

Speaker: Deanna Ransom  (A.R.I.A. Partners)

Location: Room 146C

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference, Digital Pass

Audience Level: Intermediate

Conference Theme: B2B

Session Type: Session

Track: Demand Generation

6 Steps To Future Proof Your B2B Content Marketing

Speaker: Michael Brenner  (Marketing Insider Group)

Location: Room 143

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference, Digital Pass

Audience Level: Beginner

Conference Theme: B2B

Session Type: Session

Track: Content Strategy - General

Content is at the Heart of Modern Marketing

Speakers: Melissa Bouma  (Manifest), Mark Kats  (Manifest)

Location: Room 146A

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference, Digital Pass

Audience Level: Intermediate

Conference Theme: B2C

Session Type: Session

Track: Content Experiences

Everyone Thinks They Can Write: 
5 steps for adding mystery and discipline to what you do so your stakeholders will leave you alone to be a content professional

Speakers: Emily Baker  (General Motors Financial), Brian Hale  (General Motors Financial)

Location: Room 144

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference, Digital Pass

Audience Level: Intermediate

Conference Theme: B2B

Session Type: Session

Track: Content Planning & Operations

Podcast lessons from the Social Pros

Speakers: Daniel Lemin  (Convince & Convert), Anna Hrach  (Convince & Convert), Leanna Pham  (Convince & Convert)

Location: Room 146B

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference, Digital Pass

Audience Level: Beginner

Conference Theme: B2B

Session Type: Session

Track: Core Concepts

Podcasting Potholes - Business Podcasting Is Different - Avoid These Mistakes

Speaker: A. Lee Judge  (Content Monsta)

Location: Room 151B

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference, Digital Pass

Audience Level: Intermediate

Conference Theme: B2B

Session Type: Session

Track: Visual & Audio Experiences

SEO Memorial Service: A Fond Farewell To Things That Don't Matter Anymore

Speaker: Ryan Brock  (DemandJump)

Location: Room 145B

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference, Digital Pass

Audience Level: Intermediate

Conference Theme: B2B

Session Type: Session

Track: SEO/Search

Using Predictive Analytics for Proactive Response Strategies

Speaker: Darren Bosik  (APCO Worldwide)

Location: Expo Hall Stage

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference, Digital Pass

Audience Level: Intermediate

Conference Theme: B2C

Session Type: Session

Track: Analytics & Data

We <3 Sales: How digital marketers can show ROI by supporting their sales teams

Speaker: Pam Didner  (Pam Didner)

Location: Room 152A

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference, Digital Pass

Audience Level: Intermediate

Conference Theme: B2B

Session Type: Session

Track: Sales Enablement

You Can Do Both: Drive Thought Leadership... And Sell Products

Speaker: Christine Michel Carter  (Lexia Learning)

Location: Room 151A

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference, Digital Pass

Audience Level: Beginner

Conference Theme: B2C

Session Type: Session

Track: Content Creation & Development

Sep 27 Wednesday | 12:00 pm

Lunch

Location: Hall B

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference

Session Type: Networking

Sep 27 Wednesday | 12:45 pm

Dessert + Content Innovation Sessions

Location: Session Rooms

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference

Session Type: Networking

Sep 27 Wednesday | 1:45 pm

Blockbuster research: Mining for content beyond the data

Speaker: Craig Coffey  (Eaton)

Location: Room 151A

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference, Digital Pass

Audience Level: Intermediate

Conference Theme: B2B

Session Type: Session

Track: Content Creation & Development

How to Humanize AI-Generated Content: Best and Worst Practices

Speaker: Jeff Coyle  (MarketMuse)

Location: Room 144

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference, Digital Pass

Audience Level: Intermediate

Conference Theme: B2B

Session Type: Session

Track: Content Strategy - Intermediate

It's Not a Sales or Marketing Issue. It's a Brand Issue. No BS Brand Tactics for Revenue Leaders Who Want to Win

Speaker: Kate DiLeo  (The Brand Trifecta)

Location: Room 152A

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference, Digital Pass

Audience Level: Intermediate

Conference Theme: B2B

Session Type: Session

Track: Sales Enablement

Making Work Flow: How to Build Critical Content Operations to Scale Your Strategy

Speaker: Ali Orlando Wert  (Appfire)

Location: Room 144

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference, Digital Pass

Audience Level: Intermediate

Conference Theme: B2B

Session Type: Session

Track: Content Planning & Operations

Sasquatch, Closet Pants and Hot Mics: 5 Tips for Launching a Podcast About an Unsexy Topic

Speaker: Scooter Hendon  (GM Financial)

Location: Room 151B

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference, Digital Pass

Audience Level: Intermediate

Conference Theme: B2B

Session Type: Session

Track: Visual & Audio Experiences

Story Mapping for the B2B Buyer Journey

Speaker: Carmen Hill  (Chill Content, LLC)

Location: Room 146B

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference, Digital Pass

Audience Level: Beginner

Conference Theme: B2B

Session Type: Session

Track: Core Concepts

You're Doing SEO All Wrong: How to Optimize Content for Search Intent

Speaker: Lee Odden  (TopRank Marketing)

Location: Room 145B

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference, Digital Pass

Audience Level: Intermediate

Conference Theme: B2B

Session Type: Session

Track: SEO/Search

Sep 27 Wednesday | 2:35 pm

How a B2B Manufacturer Uses a B2C Approach to Grow Audience and Increase Market Share

Speakers: Pete Grasso  (Heatcraft Refrigeration Products), Tim Fletcher  (Heatcraft Refrigeration Products)

Location: Room 143

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference, Digital Pass

Audience Level: Intermediate

Conference Theme: B2B

Session Type: Session

Track: Content Strategy - General

How to Create Your Next Big Idea: Understanding Analytics to Drive Your Social Strategy

Speaker: Brittani Sievers  (Southland Industries)

Location: Expo Hall Stage

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference, Digital Pass

Audience Level: Beginner

Conference Theme: B2C

Session Type: Session

Track: Analytics & Data

Killer Content in a Niche Industry

Speakers: Ellen Lichtenstein  (AgentSync), Regina Stephenson  (AgentSync)

Location: Room 151A

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference, Digital Pass

Audience Level: Beginner

Conference Theme: B2B

Session Type: Session

Track: Content Creation & Development

The always-on world: Digital Marketing Transformation

Speaker: Colleen Smith  (Avid Technology)

Location: Room 146A

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference, Digital Pass

Audience Level: Intermediate

Conference Theme: B2C

Session Type: Session

Track: Content Experiences

The unglamorous, completely essential guide to the most important element of long-term content marketing success: Operationalization.

Speaker: Courtney Fowler  (Revmade)

Location: Room 144

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference, Digital Pass

Audience Level: Intermediate

Conference Theme: B2B

Session Type: Session

Track: Content Planning & Operations

Using Personality Traits to Improve Targeting

Speaker: Andi Robinson  (Hijinx Marketing)

Location: Room 146B

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference, Digital Pass

Audience Level: Intermediate

Conference Theme: B2C

Session Type: Session

Track: Core Concepts

Video Strategy Session: an interactive plan for video marketing success

Speaker: Tony Gnau  (T60 Productions)

Location: Room 151B

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference, Digital Pass

Audience Level: Intermediate

Conference Theme: B2B

Session Type: Session

Track: Visual & Audio Experiences

Sep 27 Wednesday | 3:15 pm

Coffee & Networking on the Expo Floor

Location: Hall B

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference

Session Type: Networking

Sep 27 Wednesday | 4:00 pm

Keynote - Coming Soon!

Location: CMWorld Keynote Stage

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference, Digital Pass

Session Type: Keynote

Sep 27 Wednesday | 4:30 pm

Keynote - Coming Soon!

Location: CMWorld Keynote Stage

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference, Digital Pass

Session Type: Keynote

Sep 27 Wednesday | 5:00 pm

Expo Hall Reception

Location: Hall B

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference

Session Type: Networking

Sep 27 Wednesday | 7:00 pm

CMWorld Party

Location: National Portrait Gallery

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference

Session Type: Networking

Sep 28 Thursday | 6:00 am

#CMWorld Running Club

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference

Session Type: Session

Sep 28 Thursday | 7:00 am

Registration Opens

Location: Hall B

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference

Session Type: Registration

Sep 28 Thursday | 7:30 am

Breakfast

Location: Hall B

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference

Session Type: Session

Sep 28 Thursday | 8:20 am

Welcome Back to Content Marketing World

Speaker: Robert Rose  (Content Marketing Institute)

Location: CMWorld Keynote Stage

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference, Digital Pass

Session Type: Keynote

Sep 28 Thursday | 8:25 am

Keynote

Speaker: Avinash Kaushik  (Croud)

Location: CMWorld Keynote Stage

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference, Digital Pass

Session Type: Keynote

Sep 28 Thursday | 8:55 am

Coffee & Networking on the Expo Floor

Location: Hall B

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference

Session Type: Networking

Sep 28 Thursday | 9:25 am

5 Ways Marketers Sabotage Their Success

Speakers: Jenny Magic  (Better Way to Say It), Melissa Breker  (Breker Group)

Location: Room 145B

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference, Digital Pass

Audience Level: Intermediate

Conference Theme: B2B

Session Type: Session

Track: Teams & Culture

BUI Buying Under the Influence: How to Tap the (Powder) Keg of Creator Marketing

Speaker: Jennifer Harmon  (Convince & Convert)

Location: Room 151B

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference, Digital Pass

Audience Level: Beginner

Conference Theme: B2C

Session Type: Session

Track: Social Media/Influencer Marketing

Content Auditing for Equality

Speakers: Julia Corbett  (Accenture), Ian Zimmerman  (Accenture)

Location: Room 151A

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference, Digital Pass

Audience Level: Beginner

Conference Theme: B2C

Session Type: Session

Track: Content Management & Optimization

How to create social content to secure media placements and organic influencer support

Speaker: Adrienne Sheares  (ViviMae Labs)

Location: Room 152B

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference, Digital Pass

Audience Level: Intermediate

Conference Theme: B2B

Session Type: Session

Track: Storytelling Techniques

Navigating the Marketing Singularity : How to Survive and Thrive in the Age of Marketing AI

Speaker: Christopher Penn  (Trust Insights)

Location: Expo Hall Stage

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference, Digital Pass

Audience Level: Beginner

Conference Theme: B2B

Session Type: Session

Track: AI in Marketing

The Future of Brand: What's next and what it means for content marketing

Speaker: Marcus Collins  (Ross School of Business, University of Michigan)

Location: Room 147B

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference, Digital Pass

Audience Level: Advanced

Conference Theme: B2C

Session Type: Session

Track: Big Ideas

The Trust Gap: How to Overcome Buyer Hesitation, Build Advocacy, and Cultivate Trust in a Skeptical World

Speaker: Marcus Sheridan  (IMPACT)

Location: Room 144

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference, Digital Pass

Audience Level: Intermediate

Conference Theme: B2C

Session Type: Session

Track: Content Strategy - Intermediate

Who Owns Brand Voice?

Speaker: Kelly Johnson  (Lever)

Location: Room 146A

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference, Digital Pass

Conference Theme: B2B

Session Type: Session

Track: Brand Strategies

Sep 28 Thursday | 9:55 am

Forget the Red Pen: How Human Editors (With or Without an AI Assist) Can Keep Audiences Reading

Speaker: Ann Gynn  (G Force Communication)

Location: Room 146B

Session Type: Session

Track: Content Development/Writing

Sep 28 Thursday | 10:15 am

3 Things I Learned From Repositioning a Tech Unicorn

Speaker: Inbar Yagur  (Lusha)

Location: Room 146A

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference, Digital Pass

Audience Level: Intermediate

Conference Theme: B2B

Session Type: Session

Track: Brand Strategies

Behind-the-Scenes with The Well: How Content Marketing World's 2x Best Strategy winner is integrating AI, leveraging TikTok and driving revenue

Speaker: Andrew Hanelly  (Revmade)

Location: Room 144

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference, Digital Pass

Audience Level: Intermediate

Conference Theme: B2C

Session Type: Session

Track: Content Strategy - Intermediate

Beyond ChatGPT: How to Master AI for Content Design

Speaker: Amy Balliett  (Material)

Location: Expo Hall Stage

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference, Digital Pass

Audience Level: Intermediate

Conference Theme: B2C

Session Type: Session

Track: AI in Marketing

Cut the BS: B2B Influencer Marketing Strategies That Actually Work

Speaker: Ashley Zeckman  (Onalytica)

Location: Room 143

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference, Digital Pass

Audience Level: Intermediate

Conference Theme: B2B

Session Type: Session

Track: Content Strategy - General

Everything I needed to know about social media I learned in the sewer.

Speaker: John Gonzalez  (Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District | NEORSD)

Location: Room 151B

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference, Digital Pass

Audience Level: Intermediate

Conference Theme: B2C

Session Type: Session

Track: Social Media/Influencer Marketing

From marketing expense to profit center: How we monetized our community of 160,000 B2B travel leaders

Speaker: Sarah Kneisler  (Hyatt)

Location: Room 152A

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference, Digital Pass

Audience Level: Advanced

Conference Theme: B2B

Session Type: Session

Track: Content ROI

Putting minorities in the lead rather than an after-thought

Speakers: Sally Bock  (Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center), Norberto Zylberberg  (Socialisssima)

Location: Room 146C

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference, Digital Pass

Audience Level: Intermediate

Conference Theme: B2C

Session Type: Session

Track: Purposeful Marketing

The Big Opportunity in Email Marketing: Augmenting and Optimizing Your Welcome Series

Speakers: Dennis Shiao  (Attention Retention), Ashley Guttuso  (Ashley Guttuso Consulting)

Location: Room 151A

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference, Digital Pass

Audience Level: Beginner

Conference Theme: B2B

Session Type: Session

Track: Content Management & Optimization

Your Content Marketing Strategy Needs to Include Event Content

Speaker: Allison Crooker  (VMware)

Location: Room 143

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference, Digital Pass

Audience Level: Beginner

Conference Theme: B2B

Session Type: Session

Track: Content Strategy - General

Sep 28 Thursday | 11:05 am

5 Surprising Ways to Use AI for SEO (and 2 Ways You Shouldn't!)

Speaker: Alli Berry  (The Arena Group/TheStreet)

Location: Expo Hall Stage

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference, Digital Pass

Audience Level: Intermediate

Conference Theme: B2C

Session Type: Session

Track: AI in Marketing

9 Free Actions to Improve Content Marketing in an Unpredictable Economy

Speaker: Penny Gralewski  (DataRobot)

Location: Room 143

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference, Digital Pass

Audience Level: Beginner

Conference Theme: B2B

Session Type: Session

Track: Content Strategy - General

Boost your B2B Content with Original Research

Speakers: Stu Richards  (Bredin), Sharifah Niles-Lane  (Citizens)

Location: Room 146B

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference, Digital Pass

Audience Level: Intermediate

Conference Theme: B2B

Session Type: Session

Track: Content Development/Writing

Content That Converts. Discoverable and Engaging Content (And Yes You Can Have Both!)

Speaker: Jacqueline Loch  (SJC Communications)

Location: Room 144

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference, Digital Pass

Audience Level: Intermediate

Conference Theme: B2C

Session Type: Session

Track: Content Strategy - Intermediate

Influencer Marketing Isn't Just For Gen Z Instagrammers

Speaker: Mike Allton  (The Social Media Hat)

Location: Room 151B

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference, Digital Pass

Audience Level: Intermediate

Conference Theme: B2B

Session Type: Session

Track: Social Media/Influencer Marketing

Same Team! How to build consensus before your next content campaign by partnering with your haters and solving problems beyond your own goals (and wildest dreams)

Speaker: Krystle Kopacz  (Revmade)

Location: Room 145B

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference, Digital Pass

Audience Level: Intermediate

Conference Theme: B2B

Session Type: Session

Track: Teams & Culture

Why Digital Experience is Critical for Go-To-Market Excellence, No Matter the Economy

Speaker: Randy Frisch  (Uberflip)

Location: Room 152A

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference, Digital Pass

Audience Level: Intermediate

Conference Theme: B2B

Session Type: Session

Track: Content ROI

Sep 28 Thursday | 11:45 am

Lunch

Location: Hall B

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference

Session Type: Networking

Sep 28 Thursday | 12:45 pm

Keynote - Coming Soon!

Location: CMWorld Keynote Stage

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference, Digital Pass

Session Type: Keynote

Sep 28 Thursday | 1:55 pm

7 Benefits of Podcasting for B2B Brands: From Brand Differentiation to Lead Generation

Speaker: Bernie Borges  (iQor)

Location: Room 146A

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference, Digital Pass

Audience Level: Intermediate

Conference Theme: B2B

Session Type: Session

Track: Brand Strategies

A Blueprint for B2B influencer marketing

Speaker: Justin Levy  (Demandbase)

Location: Room 151B

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference, Digital Pass

Audience Level: Intermediate

Conference Theme: B2B

Session Type: Session

Track: Social Media/Influencer Marketing

Approaching 212*F - The Content Marketing Boiling Point

Speakers: Sharon Stenger  (Prudential), Tammy Pienknagura  (Adobe)

Location: Room 144

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference, Digital Pass

Audience Level: Intermediate

Conference Theme: B2C

Session Type: Session

Track: Content Strategy - Intermediate

Content Ecology: Why (and How) to Reduce, Reuse, Upcycle, and Recycle Your Content

Speakers: Regina Lynn Preciado  (Content Rules, Inc.), Val Swisher  (Content Rules, Inc.)

Location: Room 151A

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference, Digital Pass

Audience Level: Intermediate

Conference Theme: B2B

Session Type: Session

Track: Content Management & Optimization

Keeping Your Voice: The Little Mermaid as a Cautionary Tale for AI Content Marketing

Speaker: Jill Grozalsky Roberson  (Velir)

Location: Expo Hall Stage

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference, Digital Pass

Audience Level: Intermediate

Conference Theme: B2B

Session Type: Session

Track: AI in Marketing

Selective Outrage - How to Prepare Your Content for the World We Live In

Speaker: Ruth Carter  (Geek Law Firm)

Location: Room 146C

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference, Digital Pass

Audience Level: Intermediate

Conference Theme: B2C

Session Type: Session

Track: Purposeful Marketing

So … what's your impact story? Telling human-centric brand stories that move the needle

Speakers: Megan Gilbert  (Fortune Media), Lauren Chomiuk  (Fortune Media), Matthew Jaffe  (Salesforce)

Location: Room 152B

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference, Digital Pass

Audience Level: Intermediate

Conference Theme: B2B

Session Type: Session

Track: Storytelling Techniques

Sep 28 Thursday | 2:45 pm

7 Lessons from 7 Years (and Many Sleepless Nights) Building a Global Content Strategy

Speaker: Chloe Thompson  (Reward Gateway)

Location: Room 144

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference, Digital Pass

Audience Level: Intermediate

Conference Theme: B2B

Session Type: Session

Track: Content Strategy - Intermediate

Captivate and Convert: How Interactive Audio Dramas Can Revolutionize Product Placement

Speaker: Paul McNeil, Ph.D.  (MB Usable Security, LLC)

Location: Room 152B

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference, Digital Pass

Audience Level: Beginner

Conference Theme: B2C

Session Type: Session

Track: Storytelling Techniques

How AI has Impacted My Content Marketing Experience

Speaker: Catherine McPhillips  (Marketing Artificial Intelligence Institute)

Location: Expo Hall Stage

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference, Digital Pass

Audience Level: Beginner

Conference Theme: B2B

Session Type: Session

Track: AI in Marketing

How to Use Testing to Create a Constant Competitive Advantage

Speaker: Karen Hopper  (Razorfish)

Location: Room 151A

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference, Digital Pass

Audience Level: Intermediate

Conference Theme: B2C

Session Type: Session

Track: Content Management & Optimization

How to motivate your creative teams without the usual incentives

Speaker: Kathryn Schmieding  (NYS Digital & Media Services Center)

Location: Room 145B

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference, Digital Pass

Audience Level: Beginner

Conference Theme: B2C

Session Type: Session

Track: Teams & Culture

How to take the next step in content marketing and turn your strategy into a subscription based streaming service model

Speakers: Carlijn Postma  (NewDegree), Michiel Schoonhoven  (NXTLI)

Location: Room 152A

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference, Digital Pass

Audience Level: Intermediate

Conference Theme: B2C

Session Type: Session

Track: Content ROI

Know and Be Known: Truly Understand Your B2B Customers to Earn their Trust

Speaker: Morgan Norris  (TREW Marketing)

Location: Room 146A

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference, Digital Pass

Audience Level: Intermediate

Conference Theme: B2B

Session Type: Session

Track: Brand Strategies

Make Inclusion The Default: Discover actionable tips and strategies to make your content more inclusive while avoiding FOMU (yes, FOMU).

Speaker: Purna Virji  (LinkedIn)

Location: Room 146C

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference, Digital Pass

Audience Level: Intermediate

Conference Theme: B2B

Session Type: Session

Track: Purposeful Marketing

The Missing Piece of Your Content Strategy (Spoiler: It's Empathy)

Speaker: Carmen Collins  (Intuit QuickBooks)

Location: Room 146B

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference, Digital Pass

Audience Level: Intermediate

Conference Theme: B2C

Session Type: Session

Track: Content Development/Writing

Sep 28 Thursday | 3:35 pm

Artifcial Intelligence: A Turning Point for Marketing Team Structure and Strategy

Speaker: Meghan Keaney Anderson  (Jasper)

Location: Expo Hall Stage

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference, Digital Pass

Audience Level: Intermediate

Conference Theme: B2B

Session Type: Session

Track: AI in Marketing

Bridging the Brand Gap Between Engagement and Experience

Speaker: Adam Pierno  (Arizona State University)

Location: Room 146A

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference, Digital Pass

Audience Level: Intermediate

Conference Theme: B2C

Session Type: Session

Track: Brand Strategies

Content repurposing through PR – How to use an earned media approach to get more from your owned media

Speaker: Michelle Garrett  (Garrett Public Relations)

Location: Room 151A

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference, Digital Pass

Audience Level: Beginner

Conference Theme: B2B

Session Type: Session

Track: Content Management & Optimization

Ending Fraternity Hazing Through Earned Media

Speaker: Kristyn Wilson  (Adept)

Location: Room 146C

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference, Digital Pass

Audience Level: Beginner

Conference Theme: B2C

Session Type: Session

Track: Purposeful Marketing

Finding Science Stories that Audiences Can't Resist

Speakers: Melissae Stuart  (American Chemical Society), Jesse Harris  (ACD/Labs)

Location: Room 152B

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference, Digital Pass

Audience Level: Intermediate

Conference Theme: B2B

Session Type: Session

Track: Storytelling Techniques

Nurture Your Network: How Content Marketers Market Themselves

Speaker: Amy Fair  (SpyCloud)

Location: Room 145B

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference, Digital Pass

Audience Level: Intermediate

Conference Theme: B2B

Session Type: Session

Track: Teams & Culture

Sep 28 Thursday | 4:15 pm

Coffee & Networking on the Expo Floor

Location: Hall B

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference

Session Type: Networking

Sep 28 Thursday | 4:25 pm

Content Marketing Awards

Location: CMWorld Keynote Stage

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference

Session Type: Keynote

Sep 28 Thursday | 4:50 pm

Keynote - Coming Soon!

Location: CMWorld Keynote Stage

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference, Digital Pass

Session Type: Keynote

Sep 28 Thursday | 6:00 pm

#CMWORLD Community Meetup

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference

Session Type: Networking

Sep 28 Thursday | 9:00 pm

Late Night Drink & Draw

Location: Location TBD

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Main Conference Plus, Main Conference

Session Type: Networking