Winning in the Attention Economy

Gary Vaynerchuk, chairman, VaynerX; CEO, VaynerMedia; CEO, VeeFriends and Allison Ellsworth, co-founder, Poppi

February 26, 2026   |     2:00PM ET

Free to attend.

Registration required.

In today’s media landscape, mastering digital marketing and social media is essential for business growth. This episode explores building a brand in the current attention economy, what it means to be authentic, and how to nurture a loyal following. It features insights from two prolific founders who have turned social-first strategies into powerful brand-building engines that drive real results.

Speakers

Gary Vaynerchuk
Chairman, VaynerX; CEO, VaynerMedia; CEO, VeeFriends
Allison Ellsworth
Co-founder, Poppi
Mike Hofman
Editor-in-chief, Inc.
Rita McGrath
Academic director in executive education, Columbia Business School
Rebecca Deczynski
Senior editor, Inc.
April Arnold
Senior director of HR, Business Cards & Payments, Capital One