Marketing LEADERS Conference Overview
On March 10th, Willgate Inc., a leader in web marketing support based in Minato, Tokyo, will participate in the
Marketing LEADERS conference, themed "Abandoning Common Sense for Accelerated Breakthroughs." This event is organized by Expert Partners Marketing, and prominent industry figures will share their insights into innovative marketing strategies.
Keynote Discussion
The conference will feature an essential dialogue between Ryu Matsuo, Director of WACUL, and Ryo Yoshioka, Executive Officer and co-founder of Willgate. Their session will cover the crucial theme,
"CMOs Should Not Only Be Strategists: The Importance of Execution Power and Practical Examples to Drive Business."
This discussion will tackle pressing questions about how to align marketing efforts with mid-term goals in a landscape often dominated by immediate numerical targets. It will explore the execution power that distinguishes successful strategies in an era filled with similar approaches. The speakers will share experiences on leveraging AI to enhance practical efficiency and discuss effective strategies that drive business growth.
The Event Details
When:
- - March 10th to 12th: Online from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- - March 13th: In-person from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Cost:
- - March 10th to 12th: Free
- - March 13th: ¥5,000
Note: Willgate and WACUL will present on March 10th.
For registration, please visit the respective conference link.
Speaker Profiles
Ryu Matsuo (WACUL)
Ryu Matsuo graduated from Yokohama National University and joined Rakuten as an EC consultant manager. In 2015, he moved to OnSite, where he assisted major health and cosmetics companies in building their eCommerce frameworks and marketing strategies. Since joining WACUL in 2018, he has led the development of the AI Analyst AD, assuming key leadership roles as Executive Officer in 2019 and Director in 2023. Currently, he oversees various industries' digital transformation (DX) initiatives.
Ryo Yoshioka (Willgate)
Born in Okayama in 1986, Ryo Yoshioka graduated from Keio University. He started his entrepreneurial journey just three days after high school graduation. As the managing director of Willgate, which employs 159 people, he has successfully created a significant impact in the industry. Under his leadership, Willgate has achieved SEO rankings, supporting over 8,000 companies in SEO-related initiatives. The firm’s M&A intermediary service,