# Branded Storytelling: Turning Culture into Business Impact

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**Date:** March 15, 2026 · 10:00 PM  
**Location:** The Thompson Hotel Austin / Red River Ballroom  
**Format:** Fireside Chat  
**Track:** Brand & Marketing  
**Reviews:** 0

## Speakers

- **Kristina Shepard** — EVP of Ad Sales and Partnership
- **Luis Restrepo** — Chief Marketing Officer

Culture doesn’t just influence what people watch — it shapes what they do next. In this fireside chat, NBCUniversal and Taco Bell unpack how premium storytelling, live experiences, and cultural relevance are shaping marketing strategies and driving real business outcomes. Through real-world examples, they’ll explore how the brand is challenging traditional approaches, breaking category conventions, and showing up boldly and authentically to build brand love in moments that matter. Attendees will leave with practical insights for translating cultural engagement into measurable impact.

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