11:15 AM - 11:45 AM (CDT)
Patience Is a Virtue: Why Slow-Burn Brand Strategies Win
Featuring Ben O’Meara, Chief Brand Officer, Huckberry
Moderated by Jeff Beer, Senior staff editor, Fast Company
In a culture obsessed with overnight virality, some brands are winning by moving slower—and smarter. In this panel, you’ll hear from marketing execs of Austin-based favorites Yeti and Huckberry about the power of patience in brand building. Rather than chasing trends or gaming algorithms, both companies have invested in community, storytelling, and product integrity—earning loyalty the old-fashioned way. You’ll learn how sometimes the boldest strategy to stand out isn’t to move fast—it’s building something worth sticking with.