Annual Event Features Industry Leaders From Microsoft, Yahoo, Heineken, Paramount and More
SAN FRANCISCO, March 25, 2025 — Meltwater, a global leader in media, social and consumer intelligence, has unveiled an impressive roster of speakers for its Meltwater Summit 2025, with Academy Award-winning actress and entrepreneur Reese Witherspoon set as the celebrity keynote.
Storytelling Powerhouse Takes Center Stage
Witherspoon, renowned for her success as an actress, producer, entrepreneur and bestselling author, has built globally recognized brands including Hello Sunshine, Draper James, and Reese’s Book Club. Her keynote will focus on transforming data into compelling narratives that drive business impact, perfectly aligning with this year’s Summit theme: Insights to Impact.
“Reese Witherspoon exemplifies the transformative power of storytelling and brand authenticity in today’s market,” said Jenny Force, Global VP of Demand Generation at Meltwater. “We’re thrilled to have her share her unique perspective with our community.”
Premier PR and Marketing Event
The two-day summit, taking place May 6-7 in New York City’s Times Square, will bring together PR and marketing professionals to explore cutting-edge strategies. Building on previous years’ success with speakers like Ryan Reynolds and Trevor Noah, this year’s event will tackle critical industry topics:
- Building brand resilience in an era of disinformation
- Breaking through in today’s crowded media landscape
- Leveraging social listening for trend forecasting
- Mastering AI applications for PR and Marketing
Star-Studded Speaker Lineup
Joining Witherspoon at the summit will be executives from leading global brands:
- Barbara Peng, CEO, Business Insider
- Sona Iliffe-Moon, Chief Communications Officer, Yahoo
- Sawyer Hemsley, Co-Founder & Chief Brand Officer, Crumbl
- Melissa Layton, VP Global Communications, Crocs, Inc.
- Stephanie Cohen Glass, Director of Corporate Communications, Microsoft
- Vanessa Mbonu, VP of Marketing, NAACP
- Narek Garit, Global Measurement & Analysis Lead, Heineken
- Temeka Easter Rice, Head of Social Media, Vanguard
- John Box, CEO, Meltwater
About Meltwater
Meltwater provides media, social and consumer intelligence solutions to over 27,000 global customers. Analyzing approximately 1 billion content pieces daily, the company transforms data into actionable insights that drive business results. With 50 offices across six continents and 2,300 employees, Meltwater serves as a strategic partner for brands worldwide.
For more information:
Kelly Costello
Corporate Communications Director
pr@meltwater.com
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