CMO Summit, Boston 2025 | Insights Report - GDS Group

CMO Summit, Boston 2025 | Insights Report

Article - Marketing
By Josh Porter|13th March 2025

This year’s CMO Insights Summit in Boston brought together marketing leaders from across the spectrum of industries to tackle the most pressing challenges facing CMOs today.

We heard insightful discussions, bold strategies, and industry-shaping ideas on everything from mastering AI to navigating the increasingly tricky politics of marketing.

If you missed out, or maybe just wanted a refresher, here is a wrap up of all the key takeaways from the main stage and visionary speakers like:

  • Aba Blankson, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, NAACP
  • Jessica Murphy, Vice President, Global Marketing Strategy & Operations, Hasbro
  • Boaz Paldi, Chief Creative Officer, United Nations Development Programme
  • Michael Kaye, Head of Brand, ARCHER & OkCupid
  • And many more!

Click here to view the report: CMO Summit Insights Report.

CMO Summit Report

These insights don’t end here—stay tuned for more blogs, interviews, footage from the summit, and be sure to check out our calendar of upcoming events.

We look forward to seeing how you apply these insights to push your organization forward and lead your brand through uncharted waters.

See you next time!

 

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