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Stagwell at SXSW 2024
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Stagwell is headed to SXSW 2024! Join us and our agencies from March 9-11 for a series of happy hours, panel discussions, fireside chats, dinners, and more. Make sure to check out the full list of events below and reach out to sxsw2024@stagwellglobal.com with questions.
SATURDAY, MARCH 9
CULTURE EQUITY IN WOMEN’S SPORTS
Sport is a driving force in entertainment, culture, business, technology and more. Research shows that 96% of CEOs have played sports, which is no surprise given that athletic participation builds confidence, instills the power of teamwork, and sets individuals up for success. The last decade has seen increased popularity of female sporting events and a greater awareness of pay equity for women in sports. Yet, data shows that there is an alarming number of girls quitting sports due to low body confidence.
This panel will explore the relevant media and cultural influences impacting efforts to level the playing field for girls and women in sports – from grassroots, to collegiate to professional athletes.
Date: Saturday, March 9th, 2024
Time: 5:30 – 6PM CT
Location: Female Quotient Equality Lounge
Address: Waller Creek Boathouse (74 Trinity St., Austin, TX 78701)
RSVP for the Equality Lounge here.
SUNDAY, MARCH 10
WHAT’S IN A LEGACY? PROTECTING BRAND INTEGRITY WHILE STILL PURSUING GROWTH
Join Freddy Dabaghi, Managing Director at Crispin Porter + Bogusky and Sarah Crockett, Global Chief Marketing Officer at Nature’s Sunshine for a 1:1 fireside chat discussing how to protect brand integrity while pursuing growth and building a legacy.
Date: Sunday, March 10th, 2024
Time: 12:45PM CT
Location: Brand Innovators, Patio Stage
Address: Lambert’s Austin – (401 W 2nd St Austin, TX 78701)
Register for the Brand Innovators Marketing Leadership Summit at SXSW here.
BRAND TRANSFORMATION IS BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION
Join Michelle Froah, Global Chief Marketing & Innovation Officer, ETS and Michael Treff, CEO of Code and Theory for a 1:1 fireside chat discussing how brand transformation is business transformation.
Date: Sunday, March 10th, 2024
Time: 3:30PM CT
Location: Brand Innovators, Patio Stage
Register for the Brand Innovators Marketing Leadership Summit at SXSW here.
ATHLETE AS A BRAND: CREATIVE AUTHENTIC CONNECTIONS
Join Brandon Marshall, former NFL Player, Beth Lester Sidhu, Chief Brand and Communications Officer at Stagwell and Kalen Thornton, VP of Sports, Entertainment and Gaming at PepsiCo for a panel discussion on the best ways to create authentic relationships with athletes so they can make the most out of their own personal brand while driving new values for consumers.
Date: Sunday, March 10th, 2024
Time: 4 – 5PM CT
Location: Four Seasons, Ballroom CD
View full panel details here.
SXSW OFFICIAL COCKTAIL PARTY | STAGWELL x SPORTICO
Join us and our partners at Sportico to celebrate the SXSW Sports track and the return of SPORT BEACH 2024.
Date: Sunday, March 10th, 2024
Time: 5 -7PM CT
Location: Four Seasons, Back Lawn
Let us know you are coming here.
IS SPATIAL THE NEW SOCIAL? PRIVATE DINNER WITH STAGWELL & ON_DISCOURSE

I guess we’re calling it Spatial now? Join Stagwell, together with ON_Discourse, for an invite-only dinner with leading innovators during SXSW 2024 for some rigorous debate and excellent local food.
Date: Sunday, March 10th, 2024
Time: 7:30PM CT
Location: Shared upon RSVP
Want to learn more? Reach out to sxsw2024@stagwellglobal.com
MONDAY, MARCH 11
AR: TRANSFORMING SOCIAL INTERACTIONS & LIVE EVENTS
Join Fotoulla Damaskos, EVP, Brand Strategy & Innovation at NRG, Evan Entler, Vice President, Digital Media at Minnesota United FC, Dana Ware, Chief Creative Officer at ARound, Gerald Youngblood, Chief Marketing Officer at Lenovo for a dynamic panel delving into Augmented Reality’s (AR) transformative role in social interactions and live events.
Date: Monday, March 11th, 2024
Time: 11AM -12:30PM CT
Location: Fairmont Austin (101 Red River Street f6, Austin, TX 78701)
View the full panel details here.
ASSEMBLY & DOTDASH PRESENT | METAMORPHOSIS @ SXSW
Join Assembly and Dotdash Meredith for “Metamorphosis,” as we unveil new research that promises to reshape the way we understand and engage with consumers. Just as in nature, where caterpillars become beautiful butterflies, consumer behavior experiences its own form of metamorphosis driven by a variety of factors like technological advancements, societal changes, economic shifts, and environmental concerns. Whether you’re a marketer, business strategist, or innovator, “Metamorphosis” offers invaluable insights and actionable data that will equip you with the knowledge to stay ahead in an ever-changing market.
Date: Monday, March 11th, 2024
Time: 1 – 7PM CT
Location: Soho House (1011 S Congress Ave Building 2, Suite 100, Austin, TX 78704)
Register for the event here by March 6 to secure your spot.
PANEL & COCKTAIL HOUR | REDSCOUT x PREACHER
Join Redscout and Preacher for Stories of Surviving & Thriving SXSW – a panel and cocktail reception featuring Andrew McLean, CEO of Lands End, Didi Bethurum, Chief Communications Officer at Meow Wolf, Que Gaskins, Former CBMO at NBPA, Susan Lavington, COO at Brady United Against Gun Violence, and more.
Date: Monday, March 11th, 2024
Time: 3 – 5:30PM CT
Location: Preacher Gallery
RSVP here: PREACHER X RED SCOUT PRESENT STORIES OF SURVIVING AND THRIVING (splashthat.com)
If you want to connect with Stagwell in Austin, TX during this year’s SXSW, please reach out to sxsw2024@stagwellglobal.com.
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