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Material Digital's Conference on Brand Strategy 2026

On April 23, 2026, Material Digital will host an innovative online conference titled "BRAND STRATEGY 2026: Evolving Consumer Behaviors and Updating Strategies." Under the leadership of CEO Kousuke Kawabata, attendees will explore a new approach to brand strategies suitable for the rapidly changing marketplace.

Purpose of the Conference

As consumer behavior shifts and customer touchpoints diversify, traditional marketing methods and performance metrics struggle to adequately reflect a brand's growth potential. This event is designed to encourage participants to rethink fundamental assumptions about brand strategies rather than merely extending existing practices. By focusing on new models for effective decision-making, the conference aims to initiate discussions that transcend conventional narratives based on past success stories.

The day will consist of 11 sessions delivered in a dialogue format between leading companies, facilitating the sharing of practical insights and recognizing contemporary challenges. Additionally, the keynote address will be given by Ren Serizawa, Executive Officer at Kurekushia, who will prompt participants to consider, "Is that brand strategy truly a strategy?" This engaging session will tackle critical issues surrounding brand growth.

Key Takeaways

Attendees can expect to gain valuable insights, including:

• - New decision-making frameworks that don’t rely on past successes or industry biases.
• - Perspectives on designing reproducible brand strategies.
• - Methods for assessing brand value that go beyond CPA and ROAS metrics.
• - Strategic approaches for achieving continuous growth instead of one-off campaigns.

Event Details

• - Date: April 23, 2026
• - Time: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
• - Format: Online
• - Cost: Free
• - Capacity: Online streaming available
• - Bonus: Access to recorded event videos
• - Organizer: Material Digital
• - Website: Material Digital Conference

About Kousuke Kawabata

Kousuke Kawabata, a director at Material Digital, has extensive experience in e-commerce and brand strategy. He co-founded a startup called nano color in 2010 and has spent over a decade supporting customer communication and business strategy in the e-commerce sector. His expertise lies in seamless integration of branding and marketing. He is also an adjunct lecturer at HAL and actively participates in industry conferences, enhancing the understanding of effective marketing strategies.

Overview of Material Digital

Material Digital specializes in comprehensive digital marketing consultation, aiming to enhance business growth for various companies. They focus on services like "Flipdesk" (web customer engagement tool) and various cybersecurity products, alongside providing a unified approach to raising brand awareness, attracting customers, and understanding consumer behavior.

About the Material Group

Material Group is committed to supporting businesses holistically in their communication needs. With a vision of igniting passions within individuals to change perspectives and create a vibrant world, they work closely with clients to resolve challenges and strengthen their market relationships. Their diverse team brings together unique capabilities to foster beneficial relationships between brands and stakeholders.