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Sep 30 • 1 min read
Event Recap
Minneapolis CMORoom Recap (September 29, 2026) @ Belle & Grey
Rain, shine, whatever the forecast says, Minneapolis shows up. And last night, you proved it. At Belle & Grey at Hotel Landing, the table was full of marketing leaders ready to share what’s working, challenge assumptions, and get real about what’s not. Exactly the kind of room we want to build. A few ideas we’re still thinking about: → Outcomes over activity. Clicks are one thing. Customers, meetings, and purchases move the business. → Search is bigger than acquisition. Awareness, reputation,...
Sep 28 • 1 min read
Event Recap
Atlanta CMORoom Recap (September 24, 2026) @ The Third Space
Atlanta, we’re still savoring this one. Last week at The Third Space, we sat down with a seriously impressive group of marketing leaders, and the caliber of the conversation was clear from the first course. Real challenges. Real tradeoffs. Real ideas. We talked changing consumer behavior, what value really means, the tension between short-term performance and long-term brand building, the growing influence of creators, and where AI actually belongs in the mix. In other words: plenty to chew...
Aug 27 • 1 min read
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Chicago CMORoom Recap (August 26, 2026) @ Tetto Rooftop
Last night, CMORoom Chicago went rooftop. Tetto Rooftop, a warm summer night, Chicago views, and a roof full of marketing leaders ready to get into the real stuff. A few of the highlights: → Finding incremental media spend while budgets get tighter → Keeping strategy at the center of marketing → Balancing efficiency with growth → And, somehow, why going back to school suddenly sounds pretty appealing. That’s the kind of room CMORoom is built for: smart people, interesting perspectives, and...
Aug 20 • 1 min read
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San Francisco CMORoom Recap (August 18, 2026) @ Casa Sofia
What happens when you put a room full of exceptional marketing leaders around one table? Tuesday night at Casa Sofia: big ideas, unexpected connections, new opportunities, great stories, plenty of laughs, and a few harmless scandals that will be staying in the room. “Conversation” can feel like a trite word in event marketing, but these conversations were real, candid, smart, generous, and genuinely fun. The kind that sparks new ideas, partnerships, and friendships long after the night ends....
Aug 6 • 1 min read
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NYC CMORoom Recap (August 5, 2026) @ Beauty & Essex
Brilliant leaders. Smart conversations. Honest takes. Shared experiences. Real human fun. A special thank you to David Ruiz and AdMedia for helping make nights like this possible. This team of experts are a top resource in providing brand leaders and Full-funnel Media Solutions. It’s hard to capture what happens when the cities wealth of marketing intelligence is in one room. Conversations spilled across courses, moved between tables, and somehow everyone became part of the same conversation....
Jul 13 • 1 min read
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Dallas World Cup Watch Party CMORoom Recap (July 9, 2026) @ Happiest Hour
What a match. What a room. ⚽ Watching two of the world's best teams battle it out on the World Cup stage was even better surrounded by some of the best marketing minds in the industry. From the energy of France vs. Morocco to standout food and nonstop conversation at The Happiest Hour, Dallas showed up. The room was filled with brand leaders, marketers, and conversations that carried well beyond the final whistle. Thank you to everyone who joined us. Your ideas, conversations, and energy are...
Jul 2 • 1 min read
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Minneapolis CMORoom Recap (July 1, 2026) @ Porzana
Everyone is talking about AI. Last night at CMORoom at Porzana in Minneapolis, Adam Kmiec reminded us that’s not the real story. The real story is judgment. AI can generate answers. Data can generate insights. Dashboards can generate confidence. But none of them replace asking one simple question: What’s the source? That idea sparked nearly two hours of conversation with some of the sharpest marketing leaders in Minneapolis. We talked about bias. Legacy brands. Modern growth. Search. PR....
Jul 2 • 1 min read
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NYC AdMedia + CMORoom Recap (June 17, 2026) @ Hide Rooftop
The other week in New York City, we hosted some of the smartest, funniest, and most engaging Agency Leaders we've had the pleasure of bringing together—truly second to none. The talent, creativity, and energy gathered at Hide Rooftop were, bar none, among the most dynamic in the industry. There’s nothing better than filling a room with people who aren't trying to impress each other. It was a ridiculously good time. Great conversations. Real insights. Nonstop laughs. And a few dance moves....
Jun 15 • 2 min read
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Detroit CMORoom Recap (June 11, 2026) @ Le Suprême
Last Thursday, Detroit showed up in the best way possible. Our first Detroit CMORoom was everything we hoped it would be and more. From rooftop views overlooking the city to conversations that stretched well past sunset (and into the weekend), the night was defined by energy, candor, and genuine connection. What stood out most wasn’t just the caliber of leaders in the room—it was the shared pride in Detroit itself. Throughout the evening, we heard stories of family roots, career pivots,...
