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Future of Brand Summit: Empowering Women and Storytelling

9/30/2025

Summary

Story summary

Variety will host Future of Brand Summit on Oct 7 in New York, with Michael Strahan and Christian Siriano.
Jarrod Martin, Acxiom CEO, stresses creating meaningful customer experiences at the summit.
AT&T launched Athena to boost visibility for women’s sports, partnering with Deloitte and Cisco.
The Nigeria Summit 2025, co-created by CT Productions and The Guardian Nigeria, will celebrate storytelling.

History

Historical Context

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), enacted in 1990, marked a significant step towards inclusivity for individuals with disabilities in various sectors. This legislation has inspired organizations like AT&T to promote diversity, exemplified by their Athena initiative for women's sports. Events like the Future of Brand Summit in New York, featuring Michael Strahan, continue to foster discussions on inclusive branding and customer experiences.

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Story summary

Variety will host Future of Brand Summit on Oct 7 in New York, with Michael Strahan and Christian Siriano.
Jarrod Martin, Acxiom CEO, stresses creating meaningful customer experiences at the summit.
AT&T launched Athena to boost visibility for women’s sports, partnering with Deloitte and Cisco.
The Nigeria Summit 2025, co-created by CT Productions and The Guardian Nigeria, will celebrate storytelling.

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