Commerce Media Brand Summit 2026

March 9 - 10, 2026

The Whitley Hotel, Atlanta, GA

Steve McGowan

Steve McGowan

Sr. Director, US Consumer Experience Mondelez International
McGowan has over +25 years of experience in Marketing & Sales. He has held successive roles in brand management, category development & planning, shopper marketing, sales strategy, category management, shopper insights, shopper activation, point-of-sale, industry affairs, media and consumer experience. He has worked at HJ Heinz, Cadbury, Kraft Foods and Mondelez International. He and his wife have 4 daughters and they reside in NJ.

Day 2, Tuesday, March 10th

12:00 PM Keynote Panel: Beyond the Algorithm: How Brands Are Winning in the Creator Economy + Commerce Media Convergence

Social media platforms are rapidly becoming full-scale commerce hubs, enabling seamless product discovery and purchase through features like shoppable posts, live shopping, and in-app checkout. This session explores how brands are using these tools, along with data-driven targeting and commerce media integration, to optimize campaign performance and increase ROI.

Objectives:

  • Leverage social platforms' native commerce tools and retail media networks to drive conversion from discovery to purchase.
  • Use first-party data and audience signals to build highly targeted, personalized campaigns that improve efficiency and ROI.
  • Incorporate creator partnerships and UGC to enhance credibility, spark engagement, and support measurable sales impact 

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

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