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The Power of Touch: Embracing the Resurgence of the Physical

Join us at this Blend event where together with a cross-industry group of leaders we’ll discuss how brands can design cutting-edge, tangible experiences that integrate into omnichannel strategies and data collection. You will be able to share your experiences and learn from other enterprise leaders who are now winning by incorporating physical touchpoints into their omnichannel strategies.
Event Location
Gibson’s Steakhouse
Event Date
December 9, 2025
Event Time
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
About this event

In a world that’s more digital than ever, physical touchpoints are making a powerful comeback.
This dinner in Chicago explores The Return of Touch — how tactile marketing, sensory experiences, and human connection are reshaping modern branding.
With a cross-industry group of leaders, we’ll look at how brands are integrating physical and digital moments to build emotional connection, strengthen loyalty, and create standout omnichannel experiences.

The Power of Touch: Embracing the Resurgence of the Physical/ Quad #2
Our speakers
Colin Cosell
Head of Community - New York & Boston

Colin Cosell is a professional emcee, announcer, and executive communications expert with more than 25 years of experience across television, radio, film, stage, and corporate events. When he’s not at the lectern or moderating executive panels, Colin serves as the Public Address Announcer for the New York Mets, Army Football, the Premier Lacrosse League, and numerous other professional and collegiate teams. Over the course of his career, Colin has earned three Emmy Awards and has announced to more than 30 million attendees worldwide. His greatest source of pride, however, are his wife, Julia, and their little girl, Eloise.

Tim Maleeny
Chief Client Strategy & Integration Officer, Quad

As Chief Client Strategy and Integration Officer, Tim Maleeny is responsible for helping Quad’s existing and prospective clients design custom marketing solutions that leverage our world-class capabilities across production, creative, media, intelligence and technology. By tapping into the company’s MX Solutions Suite to build fully integrated campaigns, Tim helps clients streamline their marketing, optimize their budgets and drive growth.

Prior to joining Quad’s leadership team, Tim was Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer for Havas, a global communications company. He has held a variety of leadership roles across the marketing industry, including Head of Strategy for Ogilvy, Managing Partner at Deloitte, and Executive Director of Brand & Marketing Strategy at R/GA. His work for clients and brands has won top honors at the Cannes Festival of Creativity, the Effie Awards, WARC, The One Show and the Jay Chiat Awards.

Tim is an active mentor across the marketing community, connecting great people wherever he finds them. This is his ninth year as a mentor for Women-in-Power, the cross-industry fellowship sponsored by 92NY, and last year Tim was named one of the ANA’s Talent Champions.

A bestselling author of six novels and multiple short stories, Tim currently lives in Tribeca with his wife, two daughters, and far too many books.

Key themes & Discussion topics

How physical and digital can work together to create future-focused brand experiences

Consumer trends driving demand for tactile, sensory, and experiential marketing

Strategies for balancing digital efficiency with the intimacy of real-world moments

How to design physical touchpoints that support omnichannel strategy and data collection

Event Agenda
01
Cocktails & networking

6:00 – 6:30 PM

02
Opening remarks & panel discussion

6:30 – 7:00 PM

03
Dinner & guided discussion

7:00 – 8:45 PM

04
Event wrap-up & group reflection

8:45 – 9:00PM

Why should you attend?

You want fresh, practical ideas for creating memorable, sensory-driven brand experiences.

You’re looking to understand how leading brands are using physical touchpoints to drive loyalty and engagement.

You want to learn from cross-industry leaders who are already innovating in this space.

You’re ready to rethink how physical activations fit into your wider marketing and customer journey.

Who should attend
Senior marketing leaders focused on brand, experience, or customer engagement

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Venue
Event Location Light
Gibson’s Steakhouse
1028 N Rush St
Chicago
IL 60611
United States
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