Reputation MADE Leadership Event

Reputation MADE is where bold ideas meet real-world strategy.

On November 6 at UConn Stamford, join business leaders, nonprofit changemakers, and public officials for an afternoon dedicated to one thing: helping you stand out in today’s crowded, 24/7 media landscape.

Expect a day packed with energy, ideas, and connections:

🙌 Lunch & High-Impact Networking – Kick things off with great food and even better conversations.

🎙️Main Stage Inspiration – Hear from Daniel O’Keefe, Connecticut’s DECD Commissioner & Chief Innovation Officer, along with a dynamic keynote speaker (to be announced).

📍Panel: The Secret to Standing Out – Chief Marketing and Communications Officers from across Connecticut will share candid insights on what’s working right now.

🔀 Pick-Your-Own Breakout Sessions – Dive into the topics that matter most to you:

• Behind the Headlines: PR on any budget with Emmy Award-winning journalist Michelle Bonner
• Resonance > Reach: Building deeper connections with audiences with Anthony Anthony, Connecticut’s Chief Marketing Officer
• Building Effective Influencer Partnerships with Kathleen Roche, Founder of Connecticut Bucketlist
• Making a Difference One on One: Community impact with Brandon McGee, CEO of the Connecticut Social Equity Council
• Advocate for Your Cause and Company with Paul Mounds, Jr., VP of Community, Corporate, and Government Relations at Yale New Haven Health

Whether you’re looking to strengthen your brand, sharpen your storytelling, or grow your influence, Reputation MADE is designed to give you practical tools you can put to work immediately—all while expanding your network with some of Connecticut’s top leaders.

This isn’t another lecture. It’s a masterclass in communication, connection, and cutting through the noise.

Seats are limited — reserve yours today.

The event is presented in partnership between the State of Connecticut, CBIA, WTNH, WICC, and Hartford Business Journal.

Info: Discover how shifting news cycles, influencers, and the demand for authenticity are reshaping how brands and leaders earn attention today.

Info: Join top CMOs and CCOs from across Connecticut as they share strategies for breaking through today’s nonstop media cycle — from building trust to crafting messages that truly resonate. Expect candid insights, real-world examples, and practical takeaways you can use right away.

Info: Attendees will have the choice of taking part in any of the following for 30 minutes each:
• Behind the Headlines: PR on any budget with Emmy Award-winning journalist Michelle Bonner
• Resonance > Reach: Building deeper connections with audiences with Anthony Anthony, Connecticut’s Chief Marketing Officer
• Building Effective Influencer Partnerships with Kathleen Roche, Founder of Connecticut Bucketlist
• Making a Difference One on One: Community impact with Brandon McGee, CEO of the Connecticut Social Equity Council
• Turning Experience Into Influence: Leading Through Advocacy with Paul Mounds, Jr., VP of Community, Corporate, and Government Relations at Yale New Haven Health

Host or Publisher Connecticut Department of Economic & Community Development