AudFest 2021

AudPop, the video diversity leader, is hosting our 5th annual AudFest 2021. This year’s 3-day virtual video conference brings together video leaders building, growing, and innovating in the video economy. AudFest 2021 celebrates and champions diversity and innovation in video by bringing together our community of businesses, brands, agencies, technology partners, entrepreneurs, and video talent to talk about all things video. This year's virtual event allows attendees and sponsors to dive deep into video marketing, creativity, and story. You will leave AudFest inspired and armed with ways to grow your brand, passion, and life through video.

https://www.audpop.com/audfest/

#AudFest2021 Conversations

Wednesday, 11/3/21:

The Science of Storytelling: Changing Hearts & Minds An Institute for Family & AudPop Case Study: 10 am PT

We know that stories can change the world, but why? While humans have always intuitively connected through stories, join this panel for a conversation that digs deeper into understanding how stories evoke emotion and compel people to action. This panel will discuss why storytelling is such a powerful agent of change and ideas for how to bridge from storytelling to movement-building.

Moderated by Amanda Manna, Vice President + Head of Strategic Narrative, Singularity Group

Storytelling that Scales: Creating Video Campaigns that Don't Suck: 12 pm PT

Even before the pandemic, consumption of video content was exploding and the trend shows no signs of slowing down. But, not all video is created equal. For video that converts, you need to authentically build and engage an active audience. Hear from leading brands and marketers to learn their approach to compelling storytelling through video campaigns that convert.

• Michelle Huie, CEO, Vim & Vigr
• Stacy Katz, Creator, What the What?!?
• Regan Walsh, VP of Programming at Renegade, Author "Heart Boss", Keynote Speaker

Moderated by Chris Carfi, Marketing + Content Strategist

The Rising Tide of Brand, Community & Story: 2 pm PT

Hear from the best in the business about the radical new role the community is playing in building brands, and how the art of storytelling is key to unlocking this power. Learn why community has become the most sought-after brand offering today. Grasp how brands can and must mine the power of user stories to succeed with the next generation of customers.

• Amy Jo Martin, NYT Bestseller, Investor, Founder + CEO Renegade Global & Renegade Accelerator, Keynote Speaker, Why Not Now? Podcast Host
• Sandra Lopez, VP/GM, Intel
• Amanda Malko, CMO, G2
• Aidan McLaughlin, Head of Branded Content & Storytelling, Indeed
• Tiffani Carter Thompson, VP Marketing, Thrive Causemetics

Moderated by Lynn Casey, Owner + CEO, Shine Scout

Thursday, 11/4/21:

​Video is Eating the World: 10 am PT

Marketers need powerful, engaging storytelling and platforms more than ever before. The future of sales will continue to rely on an explosion in video storytelling and actionable analytics, across evolving platforms and technologies. Join us to learn about emerging trends and new innovations in data-driven video storytelling from the marketers who are building the future of sales through video.

• Farah Allen, Founder + CEO, The Labz
• Maya Brewster, Chief Product Officer, VaynerX
• Josh Halpern, Global Head of Government Affairs, Big Commerce
• Jason Holland, President - Global Business, Firework
• Kyle Kaczmarek, Co-Founder + Chief Executive Officer, KDMG, Inc.
• Kelly McDonald, Co-founder/CPO, Cipio

Moderated by Julian Luthold , CEO, Get Global

Mission-Driven Stories are Saving the World : 12 pm PT

Stakeholders of all types increasingly expect businesses and other organizations to create positive impact along with profitable growth. As a result, purpose-driven leaders are challenged to create and share their future-focused vision for a better world, and the role their organizations want to play in making it happen. Join us to learn from entertainment execs, agency leaders and non-profits leaders about the growing influence of stories for inspiring change, and the role storytelling plays in their strategy for bringing audiences along into the future.

• Emily Best, CEO, Seed & Spark
• Stephanie Bonin, Field Organizer, Economic Security Project
• Claire Daughtery, Branded Content Partner, Facebook
• Nia Weeks, Co-Founder, Detangled


Moderated by Jaclyn Lindsey, CEO, Kindness.org

Brands & Agencies: Exploding Impact & Growth through Story: 2 pm PT

Video, story creation, and the storytelling medium is set to dominate the near future. Hear why these companies believe in the power of story and video to build community through narrative. Learn what video sells, which stories are resonating the most today and why, and how communities are utilizing stories and video

• Megan Murray, Executive Producer, DELL
• Mandy Sugrue, Social Impact, Communications, Facebook
• Jamie Crist, Sr. Director of Partnerships, Super Coffee
• Rhi Cook, Director of Product Marketing at Spora Health
• Cliff Skeete, Global Executive Creative Director at VistaPrint
• Jami Crist, Sr. Director of Partnerships, Super Coffee
• Colin Mcrae, Executive Producer, Shopify

Moderated by Paige Williams, Founder & CEO, AudPop

Friday, 11/5/21

Making Media that Matters & Finding Our Audience Media: 10 am PT

The status of video, story creation, and why the storytelling medium is set to dominate the near future. Hear why these companies believe in the power of story and video to build community through stories. Learn what video sells, which stories are resonating the most today and why, and how communities are utilizing stories and video.

• Alex Batoff, CEO, Get Sh!t Done Podcast
• Jamie Davila, Producer
• Emily Dell, Writer/Director and Content Producer
• Quincy Newell, COO, Hidden Empire Film Group
• Isabel Rafferty, Co-Founder + CEO, Canela Media


Moderated by Nichelle S. Carr, Advising Chief Content Officer, AudPop

The Next Generation of Creators: Making Meaning and Building Economy through Storytelling: 12 pm PT

New platforms are enabling creatives to build a business around their passion. In this panel, learn from AudPop pros how they are finding inspiration to create compelling stories while leveraging the platform to connect with marketers in need of video. By making authentic connections with brands, these filmmakers are building partnerships that can bring their voice to a bigger audience.

• Morgann Gicquel, Filmmaker, AudPop
• Carla Lee, AudPop filmmaker, Creator + EP, NICETAN
• Radha Mehta, Filmmaker, AudPop
• Dustin Murphy, Filmmaker, AudPop

Moderated by Lynn Casey, Owner + CEO, Shine Scout

Sponsored by Indeed, AudPop, Startout, Inspired Classroom, and ShineScout