# Why Boring Brands Break the Internet

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**Date:** March 16, 2026 · 10:30 PM  
**Location:** Austin Marriott Downtown / Waterloo Ballroom 4-6  
**Format:** Panel  
**Track:** Brand & Marketing track  
**Reviews:** 0

## Speakers

- **Adam Morgan** — VP of Brand
- **Izzy Sarrafzadeh** — Brand Advisor
- **Nate Skinner** — Sr. Director Of Global Brand
- **Dan Salkey** — Founder

When the default expectation is dull, entertaining content is a growth hack. This panel gathers marketers from categories often considered ‘boring’ like sunscreen, hygiene, and language apps, who have proven that irreverence, humour, and showmanship drive disproportionate returns. Learn why the blandest brands can become the boldest entertainers.

## Transcript

A transcript is available for this session: [Read transcript](/sessions/2026-03-16/pp1161352-why-boring-brands-break-the-internet/transcript)

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