Commerce Media Brand Summit 2026

March 9 - 10, 2026

The Whitley Hotel, Atlanta, GA

Shaun Brown

Shaun Brown

Founder & CEO BirdDog
Shaun Brown
Shaun Brown is a 25-year veteran of the commerce, media, and retail ecosystem, currently serving as CEO & Founder of BirdDog Agency. In this role, he sets the agency’s vision, forges strategic partnerships, and leads growth initiatives designed for the future of retail media and shopper-driven marketing. Over his career, Shaun has held leadership roles at both global and independent marketing organizations, including managing commerce divisions within IPG and playing a pivotal role at Tinuiti, where he oversaw shopper and commerce practices. Throughout these tenures, he’s built and led teams of more than 250 professionals across diverse global markets, driving innovation at the intersection of data, technology, and AI-driven media. Shaun’s leadership is grounded in a track record of award-winning work and a passion for helping brands unlock new growth through retail media, emerging tech, and strategic media integration. He is an advocate for bridging brand and commerce strategies, and believes the next frontier in retail lies in the seamless fusion of audience, data, and execution.

Day 1, Monday, March 9th

9:50 AM Keynote Panel: Winning On A Flat Budget: Maximizing Brand Growth During Lean Times

In today’s economy, teams face an impossible choice on whether to maintain reach or sacrifice performance. This keynote panel explores how the smartest companies highlight innovative approaches to budget allocation, media planning, technology adoption, and cross-functional collaboration that help brands turn budget constraints into opportunities for efficiency and impact.. These are hard-won insights from leaders who've turned budget constraints into competitive advantages.


Objectives:
  • Maximizing impact by reallocating spend from underperforming to high-return commerce media channels
  • Securing additional budget by demonstrating clear ROI and incremental revenue contribution to leadership
  • Maintaining brand presence and market share when facing significant budget cuts or economic uncertainty

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Shaun.

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