Disruption, reinvention, pushing the boundaries – these are the currency of advertising, marketing and modern business, and traits possessed by guests interviewed on the Advertising Week stage. Hear thought provoking ideas – from former heavyweight boxers to pop stars and cinematic legends – through people having an outsized impact on our world.
On this panel presented by Citi Commerce Media, Quentin George, Distinguished Partner at McKinsey & Company, joins Jeff Chwast, General Manager of Citi Commerce Media; Jack Jia, Founder and CEO of Musely; Maryam Paez, Head of Marketing & Loyalty at Paze; Jennifer Philo, Global Vice President, Digital Commerce and Partnerships at Blackhawk Network; and Joe Groter, Vice President of Commerce Partnerships at Publicis Media to discuss what financial media networks must deliver for advertisers. The conversation examines how transaction insights, relevant offers and payment capabilities can work together to serve customers.
In this episode of Uncommon Thinking, live at Advertising Week New York 2026, we explore what turns a promising test into a lasting media partnership. From easy activation and incremental results to loyalty and checkout, the panel considers the evidence and customer experience brands need before committing more of their budgets.
15 Oct 2026
The Power of the Transaction
On this panel presented by Citi Commerce Media, Quentin George, Distinguished Partner at McKinsey & Company, joins Pam Habner, Head of U.S. Consumer Cards; Jeff Chwast, General Manager of Citi Commerce Media; Elyse Lesley, Head of U.S. Consumer Cards Marketing; and Ben Mackinnon, Founder and CEO of Kard to discuss what purchasing behavior can reveal about customers. The conversation explores how Citi Commerce Media can connect audience insights with relevant advertising and offers across the purchase journey.
In this episode of Uncommon Thinking, live at Advertising Week New York 2026, we examine how transaction data can help marketers assess spending after an ad, compare results with control groups and use those findings to improve campaigns. The panel also discusses the planned acquisition of Kard and the opportunity to bring more personalized rewards and measurable outcomes to customers and brands.
15 Oct 2026
The Entertainment Evolution: What Today's Audiences Want Next
The entertainment landscape is changing dramatically, and so are the audiences that define it. From gaming and streaming to social media and digital communities, consumers are no longer simply watching or listening. They're participating, connecting and increasingly shaping the entertainment experiences themselves.
For marketers, that evolution presents both an extraordinary opportunity and a fundamental challenge. How can brands move beyond traditional advertising to become meaningful participants in the entertainment and communities that people genuinely care about?
In this special session, presented by Xbox, we explore the changing expectations of today's audiences, the growing influence of fandom and what the next generation of entertainment experiences means for brands.
This is "The Entertainment Evolution: What Today's Audiences Want Next," recorded live at Advertising Week New York 2026.
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