Photos & Recap from CMORoom @ Adalina Prime (Jan 29, 2026)

🥂 CMORoom Chicago kicked off 2026 in a big way.

Last night’s CMORoom dinner at Adalina Prime was one of our most well-attended gatherings yet—and a powerful reminder of why this community exists.

A defining moment came from Clive Sirkin, who perfectly captured the spirit of the room: “The highest return on investment is investing in relationships.”

The conversation flowed exactly how CMORoom is meant to—honest, executive-level, and forward-looking:

→ AI truths vs. myths—and where leaders should actually be paying attention

→ The reality of transformation amid shifting macro and consumer pressures

→ How modern search strategy has evolved beyond keywords into systems, signals, and sophistication

→ Why community, trust, and shared insight still outperform tactics alone

Grateful for the perspectives, the energy, and the relationships built. Chicago set the tone—2026 is officially underway.