12:30 pm
Sun Mar 10

Is Social Media the New Fast Food? (OFFICIAL)

Fairmont Austin
101 Red River Street, Austin, TX, 78701
0.50km S

This is an official event. More info on badges, wristbands & priority access.

Fairmont

Congressional B

101 Red River.

Speakers

Amy Moussavi

Snapchat

Zihla Salinas

Engine

Melanie Shreffler

Cassandra

Alphonzo Terrell

HBO

Will social media face the same fate as fast food restaurants, which are ebbing into irrelevance as young consumers’ take their money, mouths, and loyalty to healthier alternatives? In this session, social media professionals and digital marketers will debate the future of their industry considering questions such as: Will young consumers’ digital detox become the next wellness movement? What are platforms’ and marketers’ ethical responsibilities to create “healthy” content? What does “healthy” content look like? How will these factors impact engagement and ROI? Speakers will challenge the evolution of social media and the future of digital marketing as the industry comes under pressure to offer consumers "healthier" options.

Primary Entry: Platinum Badge, Interactive Badge

Secondary Entry: Music Badge, Film Badge

Format: Panel

Event Type: Session

Track: Brands & Marketing

Level: Intermediate