Cultural Cocktails: A Night of Insight, Connection, and Cultural Fluency
In a rapidly changing marketplace, understanding the cultural shifts shaping consumer behavior is no longer optional—it’s essential. That’s why Collage Group hosted Cultural Cocktails, an exclusive evening bringing together a vibrant community of industry professionals who are passionate about cultural insight and inclusive marketing. Attendees connected over drinks, shared experiences, and explored new ideas in an intimate, energetic setting designed for collaboration.
This wasn’t your typical networking event—it was a space for real conversations about the evolving American consumer and the importance of building culturally fluent brands.
Powerful Presentations That Sparked Ideas
The night featured standout presentations from some of the industry’s best:
- Jack Mackinnon, M.Ed., explored the power of inclusive storytelling and the importance of understanding evolving identities.
- Zekeera Belton highlighted emerging cultural trends and how they’re shaping expectations among diverse consumer segments.
- Karen Vega-Porcelli of Paramount Advertising shared behind-the-scenes insights into campaigns that authentically reflect multicultural audiences.
Each speaker brought fresh perspective and actionable insights—reminding everyone why cultural fluency is key to long-term brand relevance.
Looking Forward
Cultural Cocktails underscored one important truth: brands that invest in cultural insight don’t just market better—they connect better. And Collage Group is proud to lead the way, helping brands navigate America’s cultural transformation with data-driven insights and a strong sense of purpose.
To read the specifics of the presentation on today’s consumers and the future of marketing, explore more here.
If you missed this event, don’t worry—more opportunities are on the horizon. Follow Collage Group for future events, fresh research, and ways to build your own cultural fluency.
