# A New Era of Brand-Creator Partnerships

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**Date:** March 14, 2026 · 10:30 PM  
**Location:** Austin Marriott Downtown / Waterloo Ballroom 1  
**Format:** Panel  
**Track:** Brand & Marketing track  
**Reviews:** 0

## Speakers

- **Josh Line** — Chief Marketing Officer
- **Carly Gomez** — Svp, Chief Marketing Officer
- **John Sullivan** — Chief Marketing Officer
- **Lia Haberman** — Creator Economy And Influencer Marketing Expert And Author Of The Icymi Newsletter

Successful brand–creator relationships have moved beyond one-off sponsored posts. Now, brands are building long-term collaborations grounded in authenticity — not just treating creators like media buys. Join Lia Haberman as she discusses the future of this evolving landscape with brand leaders Carly Gomez, Josh Line and John Sullivan. They’ll discuss current trends like co-creation and employee brand ambassador programs as well as the future of where they think these relationships are heading.

## Transcript

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