Variety and Canva Return With Interview Studio for Marketers During Advertising Week
Variety will return for the second year to host an Executive Interview Studio, presented by Canva, during Advertising Week, featuring three days of programmed interviews with leading marketers.
The studio will take place from October 8-10 in New York featuring conversations moderated by Variety editors. The studio will cover timely subtopics across branding, storytelling, audience engagement, innovation and more.
This year’s studio participants include:
Variety and Canva are also partnering to host an invitation-only welcome dinner on October 8 for senior marketing, branding and advertising leaders, many of which are participating in Variety Studio Interviews.
“Advertising Week is the ideal venue to genuinely connect with marketers driving innovation,” said Fenot Tekle, global head of communications at Canva. “The conference is built on the idea that diverse marketers bring valuable insights and bold ideas, all with integrity and authenticity—values that align with Canva’s mission to democratize design and creativity. We’re delighted to return this year, and our partnership with Variety’s Creative Studio presents an exceptional opportunity to learn from industry leaders and share insights globally.”
Executive conversations from the studio will be published on Variety.com and across Variety’s social platforms.
“We are thrilled to bring back Variety’s Interview Studio at Advertising Week for the second year, offering a platform for some of the brightest minds in marketing and entertainment to share their insights,” says Dea Lawrence, Variety’s chief operating and marketing officer. “With the incredible support of Canva, this year’s lineup is truly exceptional, from accomplished industry veterans to visionary new leaders. We’re excited to host these important conversations around branding, storytelling, and innovation, which are shaping the future of audience engagement and advertising.”
The studio will take place from October 8-10 in New York featuring conversations moderated by Variety editors. The studio will cover timely subtopics across branding, storytelling, audience engagement, innovation and more.
This year’s studio participants include:
Variety and Canva are also partnering to host an invitation-only welcome dinner on October 8 for senior marketing, branding and advertising leaders, many of which are participating in Variety Studio Interviews.
“Advertising Week is the ideal venue to genuinely connect with marketers driving innovation,” said Fenot Tekle, global head of communications at Canva. “The conference is built on the idea that diverse marketers bring valuable insights and bold ideas, all with integrity and authenticity—values that align with Canva’s mission to democratize design and creativity. We’re delighted to return this year, and our partnership with Variety’s Creative Studio presents an exceptional opportunity to learn from industry leaders and share insights globally.”
Executive conversations from the studio will be published on Variety.com and across Variety’s social platforms.
“We are thrilled to bring back Variety’s Interview Studio at Advertising Week for the second year, offering a platform for some of the brightest minds in marketing and entertainment to share their insights,” says Dea Lawrence, Variety’s chief operating and marketing officer. “With the incredible support of Canva, this year’s lineup is truly exceptional, from accomplished industry veterans to visionary new leaders. We’re excited to host these important conversations around branding, storytelling, and innovation, which are shaping the future of audience engagement and advertising.”