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Faces and Places — Chicago

The Intersport Brand Engagement & Content Summit began May 28 with a Chicago White Sox doubleheader at Guaranteed Rate Field and continued throughout the following two days with compelling speakers and panels at the Renaissance Chicago Downtown.

ESPN’s Jay Williams and Connor Schell discuss the new ESPN+ show, “The Boardroom,” from Kevin Durant’s Thirty Five Ventures.david durochik
Mastercard’s Emily Neenan (left) and Riot Games’ Naz Aletaha discuss the credit card company’s Priceless campaign around esports property League of Legends.david durochik
BMO Financial Group CMO Justine Fedak discusses, “What’s Resonating with Sports Fans,” along with fellow panelists AT&T’s Mark Wright, the NBA’s Dan Rossomondo, and Adidas’ Cam Collins.david durochik
Heineken USA CMO Jonnie Cahill cautioned his fellow marketers, “Don’t get into the hunt for impressions. … it’s more important what you do next. Don’t prioritize measurability over magic.”david durochik

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