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New Amsterdam’s Ryan Eggold, David Schulner, Erika Green Swafford and CNBC’s Meg Tirrell Join Terry Clark, Will Flaherty, Justin Oppenheimer, and Lina Polimeni as Speakers for First Virtual Summit
REMOTE WORKSPACES EVERYWHERE — FEBRUARY 19, 2021 — Today, NBCUniversal announced that it will host the company’s inaugural “Health is Universal” summit for the health industry on Thursday, February 25th. Joined by New Amsterdam’s Ryan Eggold, David Schulner, Erika Green Swafford and CNBC’s Senior Health & Science Reporter, Meg Tirrell, the speaker lineup will feature marketplace experts including: Terry Clark, Chief Marketing Officer, UnitedHealth Group; Will Flaherty, VP Growth at Ro; Justin Oppenheimer, Enterprise Chief Operating Officer & Chief Strategy Officer, Hospital for Special Surgery; and Lina Polimeni, Chief Media Officer, Lilly.
The virtual event will celebrate the power of storytelling, innovation and human resilience through thought provoking panels, presentations and discussion. Featuring preeminent creative voices and health industry experts, the day’s topics of conversation will include:
MARKETPLACE INNOVATION & EVOLUTION: EXAMINING EMERGING TRENDS IN THE HEALTH INDUSTRY
In this panel discussion, CNBC’s Senior Health & Science Reporter Meg Tirrell will take a deep dive into the market trends, challenges, and opportunities moving the health industry forward. Tirrell will be joined by industry luminaries including:
- Terry Clark, Chief Marketing Officer, UnitedHealth Group
- Will Flaherty, VP Growth, Ro
- Justin Oppenheimer, Enterprise Chief Operating Officer & Chief Strategy Officer, Hospital for Special Surgery
- Lina Polimeni, Chief Media Officer, Lilly
REACHING SEGMENTS THAT MATTER: THE CAREGIVER
In this presentation, Mark Marshall, President, Advertising Sales & Partnerships at NBCUniversal will examine the growing importance and influence of The Caregiver in the world today. The session will highlight the opportunity to bring their stories to light and recognize the exceptional work that caregivers do each and every day.
THE POWER OF STORYTELLING: BRINGING THE HEALTH EXPERIENCE TO CONTENT
Everyone’s story is indelibly shaped by health and healthcare. In this panel discussion, Yusuf Chuku, Executive Vice President, Client Insights and Strategy, at NBCUniversal will lead a discussion with today’s creative visionaries about capturing impact of health on society and content. Panelists include:
- Ryan Eggold, Star, “New Amsterdam”
- David Schulner, Creator/Showrunner, “New Amsterdam”
- Erika Green Swafford, Consulting Producer, “New Amsterdam”
CLOSING KEYNOTE: TRANSFORMING CULTURAL CONVERSATION INTO ACTION
Karen Kovacs, Executive Vice President, Client Partnerships at NBCUniversal will conclude the afternoon’s event in a closing keynote that will put a spotlight on how the media and health industries can come together to celebrate the stories that matter and shape the future.
“Health is now front and center globally for both consumers and marketers. Through a year of accelerated change, we witnessed incredible feats in modern medicine that were achieved through extraordinary collaboration, speed and a commitment to the greater good. And all of this elevated the importance of on-going societal conversations. This event will bring together the most influential storytellers and marketplace experts to offer a glimpse into the future of the health industry.”
– Mark Marshall, President of Advertising Sales and Partnerships at NBCUniversal.
ABOUT NBCUNIVERSAL:
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