Chicago CMORoom Recap (May 5, 2026) @ Alla Vita
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Marketing loves to say “emotion sells.” Last night proved it.
Between the incredible food, espresso martinis, and nonstop conversations, from emojis we love to what we professionally flirt with, it wasn’t just a great dinner. It was watching incredibly smart, accomplished people come together and genuinely connect.
And then Kevin Boehm joined the table.
Having Kevin with us as Guest of Honor brought a different level of perspective. His take on building iconic brands, creating experiences people truly feel, and leading with humility and intention reframed the conversation in real time.
As Kevin put it:
“We landed at the intersection of artistry and financial responsibility and proved it could be repeatable.”
That idea will stick with us.
We talk about emotion like it’s a tactic.Last night was a reminder: it’s not.
It’s what happens when the experience, the people, the intention, and the environment all align in a way people can genuinely feel.
That’s the magic of CMORoom.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for making it such a special one.
