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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

Duration: 30 mins
Location: Rotonde Stage, Rotonde

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.

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Speaking
  • 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

Content streams
  • Talent & Culture
Type of experience
  • Festival Talks