Maintaining Authenticity in an AI-Driven World

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AI this, AI that….More tools, more noise, more pressure to keep up. (Sound familiar? Welcome to marketing in 2026!) 
AI is now, without a doubt, part of the modern marketing toolkit. And while content can be created faster than ever and processes are becoming more efficient, marketing leaders are also facing growing pressure to do more and produce more.

But with that speed comes an important leadership question: how do we ensure the work we put into the world remains thoughtful, credible, and authentic?

This conversation is designed to help marketing leaders and entrepreneurs move beyond adoption and think more intentionally about how AI fits into their work, their teams, and the brands they lead.

  • When: Wednesday, April 8, 2026
  • Where: Improving (3033 Excelsior Blvd, Suite 180, Minneapolis, MN 55416)

Agenda:

  • 4:30 – 5:30 PM – Networking and happy hour
  • 5:30 – 6:30 PM – Panel Discussion
  • 6:30 – 7:00 PM – Networking & Closing

**More details on the event topic, speakers, and community are below.** 

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Description

AI has rapidly become part of the modern marketing toolkit. Content can be created faster than ever, processes are becoming more efficient, and teams are under increasing pressure to produce more across more channels.

But with that speed comes an important leadership question: how do we ensure the work we put into the world remains thoughtful, credible, and authentic?

This Real Talk Conversation will explore what it means to lead marketing in a time when AI is everywhere, but strategic thinking, authenticity, and brand voice still matter most.

Why This Conversation Matters

AI is changing how marketing gets done, but the leaders who will stand out are those who know when to use it, how to guide it, and where authenticity still matters most.

This session is designed to help marketing leaders think beyond adoption and focus on what truly differentiates strong brands in an increasingly automated world.

What We’ll Cover

  • Why AI is a tool, not a strategy
  • How marketing leaders can avoid the pressure to simply produce more content
  • Protecting brand voice and authenticity in an AI-driven environment
  • Balancing efficiency with originality
  • Leading teams and organizations through the growing expectations around AI

Who Should Attend? Hint: it’s more than just marketers.

This event is designed for professionals responsible for shaping growth, sales, marketing strategy, and direction, including:

  • Marketing Leaders (and their teams!)
  • Business Owners and Entrepreneurs
  • Marketing Consultants and Strategists
  • Sales and Revenue Leaders working closely with marketing
  • Senior Individual Contributors shaping brand and content strategy

Our community includes both B2B and B2C professionals, creating space for diverse perspectives and practical conversation.

Our Experts: We’ve brought together AI experts, strategists, and in-house leaders who are actively shaping how AI is applied inside modern organizations.

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Event Agenda:

  • 4:30–5:30 PM: Happy Hour / Networking
  • 5:30-6:30 PM: Panel Discussion
  • 6:30-7:00 PM: Networking & Closing

About Our Real Talk Conversations: 

Our Real Talk Conversations are designed to bring you a range of perspectives on today’s challenges and opportunities, while connecting you with growth-minded professionals. Our panelists aren’t here to give you the corporate line — they’re real-world storytellers, here to spark reflection, inspire new thinking, and encourage action.

More about Marketers’ Community:

Since 2018, Marketers’ Community has been a home for growth-minded marketing leaders. We support our community through curated Peer Groups, expert-led workshops, engaging events, and meaningful networking — all designed to foster connection, spark ideas, and help you lead with impact. 

The beauty of this community? You don’t have to be a marketer to join us. Our events are open to everyone, though you’ll be in great marketing company.

Ready to get involved? Join our community of 4,000+ marketing pros by subscribing to the MC Scoop newsletter or learn more about joining our Marketing Leadership Roundtables! 

 

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Event Details

Moria Fredrickson is a strategic marketing leader known for helping organizations turn complex data, technology, and customer insights into actionable growth strategies. With deep experience across marketing operations, digital transformation, and revenue-focused execution, she brings a practical, systems-oriented approach to modern marketing - bridging the gap between strategy and measurable outcomes. Moria is particularly skilled at aligning teams, streamlining processes, and leveraging technology to drive efficiency and impact, making her a trusted partner for organizations navigating today’s increasingly complex marketing landscape.

 

 

 

Lori Ryan is the founder of Lorignite, where she helps people make sense of artificial intelligence in ways that feel practical, human, and approachable. A former TV news executive producer turned tech leader, Lori has spent her career translating complex ideas into clear, relatable guidance people can actually use in real life.

Through Lorignite, she works with individuals, schools, nonprofits, and small businesses to show how AI can support everyday moments—from thinking through tough decisions and practicing difficult conversations to reducing decision fatigue and sparking new ideas. Her sessions focus on helping people feel curious and confident rather than intimidated by new technology.

 

 

Patrick Schaber is a B2B marketing leader turned AI and marketing consultant with more than 25 years of experience building revenue engines for SaaS and technology companies. After leading marketing teams inside growth-stage organizations, Patrick now runs his own consulting practice focused on helping leaders operationalize AI in practical, revenue-driving ways. He works with executive and revenue teams to move beyond AI experimentation and build structured systems that improve clarity, speed, and performance across marketing, sales, and leadership functions.

 

 

 

Greg Swan is a futurist, technologist, and senior marketing leader. Greg fuses insight, culture, and tech to help brands tell stories that stick. At FINN Partners he leads creative strategy across social, content, PR, and emerging platforms. He also writes the weekly newsletter Social Signals and is co-host of The Cave Project podcast, exploring the tensions of tech, culture, and life as they intersect. Ask him about his fax machine. Or just fax him: 316-854-0132.

 

 

 

 

 

Date: April 08, 2026

Start time: 04:30 p.m. CDT

End time: 06:30 p.m. CDT

Venue: 3033 Excelsior Blvd, Suite 180, Minneapolis, MN 55416