Events
Retail Rally 2023
ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR TODAY'S EVENT HAS CLOSED, BUT WE WOULD STILL WELCOME YOUR ATTENDANCE! JOIN US AT WISDOM GAMING TO REGISTER ON-SITE BEGINNING AT 1:45 P.M.
Join us for Retail Rally 2023, where innovative retailers & key partners gather, learn, and celebrate!
This year's event features:
PREDICTING THE FUTURE: A LOOK AHEAD AT TOP CULTURAL TRENDS FUELING SHOPPERS' BEHAVIOR IN 2024
What topics will be hot - and not - in shoppers' hearts and mind in 2024? Weber Shandwick has deployed their AI-fueled TrendMap research tool to uncover what's gaining - and losing - attention in the year ahead. No matter what you sell, everyone will take away insights to inform your 2024 brand communications plan. Don't miss this data and possibility-fueled conversation by Weber Shandwick's Executive Vice President Brianna Gallet and Executive Vice President, Head of Strategic Planning, Central and West Matthew Clay!
2023-2024 MINNESOTA'S RETAIL CHAMPION AWARD WINNERS
Twelve organizations will be named Minnesota's Retail Champions!
PLUS BONUS SESSION, DEMYSTIFYING THE METAVERSE
The experts at Wisdom Gaming Studios help retailers reach and sell to customers in the metaverse everyday. Don't miss this bonus session where the Wisdom Gaming team will unpack the metaverse and show you what works and doesn't in this innovative area for retailers, including hands-on opportunities to learn.
This event is open to members and invited non-members. Tickets are just $25 and space is limited to 85 seated tickets and 40 standing room tickets.
About our presenters:
Brianna Gallet, Executive Vice President
Brianna leads the consumer marketing team for the Minneapolis office of Weber Shandwick and has 15+ years of experience leading and executing integrated marketing campaigns spanning categories from consumer health, retail, consumer tech to CPG. Brianna has spearheaded everything from rebrands, event and sponsorship activations, CSR programs, new store openings and more, all with the goal of driving consumer awareness and engagement through earned, owned and influencer channels. Brianna currently oversees teams supporting clients like Sleep Number, Shoe Carnival and 3M.
Matthew Clay, Senior Vice President, Strategy
Matthew leads Brand Planning across CPG and Retail brands within Weber Shandwick's Central Region and currently leads Earned and Advertising strategy across all Kellogg brands. A self-described CPG-holic, Matthew spent 3 years in-house at Target in Minneapolis leading Holiday campaign and owned Brand strategy & creative development for Good & Gather, Up&Up and Smartly.
The Team at Wisdom Gaming Studios
The team at Wisdom Gaming Studios will be on hand to share their decades of experience in online success and the metaverse.
Date and Time
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM CDT
1:45 p.m. - Registration
2:00 p.m. - 2024 Consumer Insights
2:45 p.m. - Minnesota's Retail Champions Awards
3:30 p.m. - Demystifying The Metaverse
4:30 p.m. - Conclude & Happy Hour
Location
Wisdom Gaming Studios
Mall of America
4th floor, southeast side of the mall
Fees/Admission
$25/ticket Space is limited! There are 85 seated tickets available for this event and 40 standing tickets.