Leading Brands 2024 - Agenda
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8:00 AM EDT Thursday, September 19

8:30 AM EDT Thursday, September 19

Welcome and Opening Remarks

5 minutes
Tim Hartman
Tim Hartman
CEO
GovExec
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8:35 AM EDT Thursday, September 19

Panel

Defining Your Marketing Roadmap: Understanding the Public Sector Buyer

25 minutes

Join us for an insightful discussion as we explore the key insights from this year's Marketing for the Public Sector (M4PS) Study. Our featured panelists will dive into the essential tactics, strategies, and approaches to effectively navigate the complex terrain of B2G  sales and marketing.

Join us for an insightful discussion as we explore the key insights from this year's Marketing for the Public Sector (M4PS) Study. Our featured panelists will dive into the essential tactics, strategies, and approaches to effectively navigate the complex terrain of B2G  sales and marketing.

Susan Rose
Susan Rose
Vice President of Strategic Insights and Content
GovExec
Constance Sayers
Constance Sayers
President
GovExec
Camille Tuutti
Camille Tuutti
CEO
Tuutti Frutti Strategies, LLC
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9:00 AM EDT Thursday, September 19

Panel

Leading Brands Research: Winning the Hearts of Government Buyers

45 minutes

This session will delve into GovExec's latest Leading Brands research, exploring brand familiarity and customer satisfaction among government decision-makers. Our expert panelists will discuss the study's findings, highlighting emerging "Early Risers," industry "Cyber Leaders," and established "Bonafide Leaders & Market Shakers." We'll explore trends from preliminary data, examining how brands gain recognition and the importance of brand awareness in fostering strong vendor relationships. The session will conclude with an interactive Q&A, providing an opportunity for audience engagement and deeper exploration of the study's implications for the future of government marketing.

This session will delve into GovExec's latest Leading Brands research, exploring brand familiarity and customer satisfaction among government decision-makers. Our expert panelists will discuss the study's findings, highlighting emerging "Early Risers," industry "Cyber Leaders," and established "Bonafide Leaders & Market Shakers." We'll explore trends from preliminary data, examining how brands gain recognition and the importance of brand awareness in fostering strong vendor relationships. The session will conclude with an interactive Q&A, providing an opportunity for audience engagement and deeper exploration of the study's implications for the future of government marketing.

Aaron Heffron
Aaron Heffron
President of Research & Insights
GovExec
Jared Shellaway
Jared Shellaway
Assistant Vice President, Research Services
GovExec
Melanie Holmes
Melanie Holmes
Head of Public Sector Marketing
Adobe
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9:45 AM EDT Thursday, September 19

Panel

Elevating Your Public Sector Brand: Aligning Strategies for Success

40 minutes

In today’s competitive public sector landscape, building a distinct and authentic brand is crucial for fostering long-term relationships with government decision-makers. Join us for an insightful discussion as we explore key strategies to create a lasting value proposition that resonates across the public sector. From embedding marketing and sales efforts early in the capture process to leveraging market insights for strategic alignment, this session will dive deep into the intersection of brand authority, trust, and authenticity. 

In today’s competitive public sector landscape, building a distinct and authentic brand is crucial for fostering long-term relationships with government decision-makers. Join us for an insightful discussion as we explore key strategies to create a lasting value proposition that resonates across the public sector. From embedding marketing and sales efforts early in the capture process to leveraging market insights for strategic alignment, this session will dive deep into the intersection of brand authority, trust, and authenticity. 

Cindy Auten
Cindy Auten
Senior Partner, Government Communications
ICF
Andrew Werner
Andrew Werner
SVP & Group Publisher, Federal Brands
GovExec
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10:25 AM EDT Thursday, September 19