In the ever-evolving world of influencer marketing, meaningful connections and face-to-face conversations remain irreplaceable. This fall, Popular Pays embarked on an ambitious journey to bring together the brightest minds in influencer marketing through an exclusive dinner series spanning three major cities: Chicago, Dallas, and New York.
Fostering Industry Innovation Through Intimate Gatherings
Our vision was simple yet powerful: create intimate spaces where industry leaders could connect, share insights, and explore the future of influencer marketing together. Each dinner was carefully curated to facilitate deep discussions on emerging trends, innovative campaign strategies, and industry challenges.
Chicago: Setting the Stage
We kicked off our series in September in the Windy City, where marketing innovators from diverse backgrounds gathered for an evening of rich discussion and networking. The event brought together leaders from major brands and agencies, including Zachary Walker, Lia Stewart, and Colin Richardson, among others. The conversations ranged from current industry challenges to forward-thinking solutions, setting a high bar for our subsequent events.
Dallas: Southern Hospitality Meets Marketing Innovation
October saw us in Dallas, where we combined an engaging cocktail hour with an intimate dinner setting. The evening featured dynamic discussions with marketing pioneers like Caroline Alvarado, Julian McGhee, and Liz Foster. The mixture of cocktail hour and dinner created an ideal environment for both casual networking and deeper industry discussions.
New York: Culminating in the Big Apple
We concluded our fall series in New York City, bringing together an impressive group of marketers who contributed fresh perspectives and energetic discussions to the table. With guests including Karenna Insanally, Neil Russo, and Brett Dashevsky, the conversations spanned everything from creator trends to innovative campaign strategies, demonstrating the wealth of knowledge present in the room.
Impact Beyond the Evening
These dinners were more than just networking events – they represented our commitment to fostering a community of thought leaders in the influencer marketing space. Each gathering provided:
- A platform for open dialogue about industry challenges and opportunities
- Connections between professionals facing similar challenges
- Insights into emerging trends and best practices
- A space for authentic relationship building
Looking Forward
The success of our fall dinner series has only strengthened our commitment to building and nurturing the influencer marketing community. These gatherings have laid the groundwork for ongoing conversations and collaborations that will continue to shape the future of our industry.
We're grateful to all our attendees who brought their expertise and enthusiasm to these events, and to our partners at Smooth Media for their invaluable support in making each dinner a success. Special thanks to our Events & Partnerships Manager, Margot Simon, for her exceptional planning and coordination across all three cities.
As we look to the future, we're excited to continue fostering these valuable connections and conversations. Stay tuned for announcements about upcoming Popular Pays events – we're just getting started.
Popular Pays is committed to driving innovation and excellence in influencer marketing through technology, community, and collaboration. To learn more about how we're shaping the future of creator partnerships, visit popularpays.com
