
2026 Programme
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Dr. Marcus Collins and e.l.f. Beauty
Is There Something in the Water at e.l.f. Beauty?
Tuesday 23 June, 11:45–12:15
Overview
Speakers
Description:
In a world where marketers struggle to break through and find relevance, e.l.f. has seemed to crack the code. But the billion-dollar brand doesn’t attribute its 27 consecutive quarters of growth to the hallmarks of effective marketing—good strategy and strong creative. No, its winning formula starts with the relationship between the C-suite leadership that creates the cultural conditions necessary for creativity to thrive. There is no shortage of creativity in marketing. Instead, what we have is a deficit in internal engagement, i.e., organizational culture.
This is the most important conversation in marketing – and business at large – that you aren’t having.
Questions this session will answer:
- What makes for a healthy creative culture?
- How do marketing leaders engage the broader C-suite to foster a greater relationship between the organization and the marketing function?
- How do leaders facilitate an environment where individuals flourish and organizations thrive?
Content Stream
Talent & Culture
The people and practices behind creative organisations that thrive.
Marcus Collins
University of Michigan
Professor and Author
Kory Marchisotto
e.l.f. Beauty
President, e.l.f. Brands
Tarang Amin
e.l.f. Beauty
Chairman and CEO
Tags
- Talent & Culture
- Festival Talks