Track: Marketing and Communications: Shaping the Cultural Narrative

In an era defined by shifting demographics, digital saturation, and skepticism toward traditional advertising, the next frontier in marketing isn’t just about grabbing attention about earning trust, co-creating with culture, and building connection at scale. 

The Marketing & Communications track at the 2025 NAMIC Annual Conference invites attendees on a journey that transforms marketing from a transactional tool into a force for cultural relevance, brand resilience, and inclusive innovation. 

Marketing that moves culture forward answers the call from today’s media, entertainment, and technology industries: How do we connect with younger, more diverse, more values-driven audiences—authentically and impactfully?