TTG in the Community

Join True Talent Group at one of the many events we are hosting or attending this year. Check out the list below of where we’ve been and what we’re doing. From our monthly Marketing & Creative Roundtables, to supporting our True Causes, and engaging in the wonderful community we serve, we’d love to see you and connect.

March 12, 2026, 4:30-6:00 pm

How Brands Can Dominate in AI Search Results 

NATE TOWER
President 
Perrill 

As AI-powered search reshapes how people discover brands, the rules of visibility are changing fast. In this roundtable, we’ll explore why AI search matters right now, what it takes to ensure your brand shows up in AI-generated results, and practical steps you can implement immediately. We’ll aslo discuss how to build a smart measurement plan so you can track impact, optimize for performance, and stay head as search continues to evolve. 

April, 2026, 7:30-9:00 am

2026 Q1 Creative & Marketing Trends

STACEY STRATTON
CEO & Founder 
True Talent Group 

Marketing and creative leaders are navigating a complex moment defined by lean budgets, heightened ROI expectations, rapid AI adoption, and evolving team models. As marketing continues to align more closely with growth and sales, leaders are rethinking how work gets done—blending full-time, fractional, and contract talent while using AI more intentionally. At the same time, brand experience is back in focus, as organizations simplify, reconnect with consumers, and rebalance short-term performance with long-term loyalty. This roundtable brings leaders together to share what’s changing, what’s not, and how to build the right mix for the year ahead.

Past Events

Creativity Is the New Game. 

Winning Takes a Team.

HEATH RUDDUCK
Chief Creative Officer
Padilla

 

Marketing Innovation:

Keeping Caribou on Trend

ERIN NEWKIRK
Chief Brand & Marketing Officer
Caribou Coffee

Transformation’s Dirty Little Secret:

Why Most Leaders Are Lying to Themselves

LEILANI BLOOMQUIST
Digital Transformation Consultant & Fractional Leader
Leilani Bloomquist Consulting

 

Creating Brands that Matter

LANA SLYGH
VP Brand & Integrated Marketing
Thrivent

From Local Spotlight to National Stage: Powering Business Transformation

CHRIS ILES
VP Communications & Brand Marketing
The Minnesota Star Tribune

Bridging the Gap: Crafting Customer Experiences That Truly Connect & Engage

CATHERINE BECK
VP Customer Experience
Allianz Life

Teeing Off for Success: Adapting Teams to Business Needs

CHRIS PROBST
VP Marketing & Creative
Cambria

The Secret to Retaining Talent in a Job Search Era

MICHELLE KERR STENZEL
CHRO/CAO/COO
Bench Strategy Advisors