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Curiosity, Creativity, and Optimism with Yara Shahidi

Join producer and actress Yara Shahidi, host of SiriusXM’s “The Optimist Project,” and co-founder of 7th Sun Productions, for an insightful conversation on the power of authentic voices and building trust and personal connections with diverse audiences.

Having a Social Presence vs. Being Present on Social

If your brand chooses dialogue over monologue, engages authentically with its communities, remains ready to respond to its audience, and stays consistent with its own core truth, then you will have more than just a perfunctory social media presence. Instead, your brand will be part of the community and truly present.

Playing the Political Game Doesn’t Need to Be a Trap for Brands

By leveraging their position and visibility, brands can be prominent in helping drive healthy conversations, share useful information, and promote trustworthy news sources. They can help arm young voters with the insight they need to make the most of this cultural moment, proving their relevance to this audience, and forging connections that last through the election and beyond.