The B Word: How to Get Creative with Marketing Budget

Event ID: PP1162506

Fri, Mar 13, 2026 | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Venue: Waterloo Ballroom 4-6 (Austin Marriott Downtown)

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Summary

Sometimes the biggest constraints come from inside the house — executive leadership or clients who only see spreadsheets instead of brand-building impact. This session explores strategies for persuasion, covering the skills needed to sell your big idea and get others to buy into your vision. This candid conversation will dive into: the need to spend big for big results, how to get executives to buy in, and ways to execute bold marketing strategies, even in harsh economic times.

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