Interior Styling for Editorial

No matter how beautiful your interior design appears in person, without images styled from an editorial perspective, editors may not look twice. Hear from leading interior stylists and learn their styling secrets that will get your projects noticed. Discover what editors are seeking in today’s interior images, for both digital and print. Learn insider tricks to make your project look and feel unique and get you and your brand noticed. Moderated by stylist and Dunes & Duchess designer, Stacy Kunstel with renowned interior stylists, Frances Bailey, Karin Lidbeck and Kathryn Lott.

Interior Photography

Interior photography can be equally as important in telling your story as text. Without it, there's a limited story to tell. Renowned interiors photographers Jessica Delaney, Clarence Gabriel, Katie Charlotte and Molly Rose will share their viewpoints on photography, what they have learned in the process, and what designers frequently overlook. Tim Latterner, Design Editor at Domino, will moderate this discussion and lend an editorial perspective on the importance of photographing your design projects.

New Year, New Brand

With last year in the rear-view mirror, is it time to refresh or re-evaluate your brand? Well-crafted and consistent branding can be critical to how your company is perceived as well as to your bottom line. Whether you are considering a logo or website redesign, some refreshed messaging or a complete brand overhaul, comm collective has the expert advice to guide you.

Panelist include Tiana Webb Evans of ESP Group, Roxanne Hanna of Hanna Creative Co, designer Kristen Rivoli and Anderson Somerselle of Somerselle NY.

Making your Mark Through Designer Showhouses

Why participate in a designer showhouse? comm collective has brought together showhouse enthusiasts to share how to make your mark through designer showhouses. Lucy Bamman, Interiors Editor and Stylist, led the conversation with Billy Ceglia, Courtney McLeod, and Tiffany Rene. Hear how they make the most of their showhouse participation to express their distinct brand identity and vision to build awareness and grow their business.

The Path to Product Design & Licensing

Do you dream of developing product for an established brand? Where would you even begin? What are companies looking for in prospective licensing partners? What are you hoping to gain from licensing? Renowned designers Michel Smith Boyd, Lauren Nicole and Vern Yip share their paths to product design and licensing. Moderated by Senior Marketing Director for Fabricut, Inc., Danica Jones.

City House vs. Country House

Moderator: Departures Magazine Home & Design Director, Dan Rubinstein

Panelists: Vanessa Deleon of Vanessa Deleon Associates, Beth Dotolo of Pulp Design Studio, William Hefner of Studio William Hefner and John McClain of John McClain Design. 

Navigating The Holidays: The Intersection of Design and Celebration

The holidays can be a time of great joy and sometimes great stress. As we head into the holiday season, the landscape is looking quite different this year. How will you adapt to the changes and observe the holidays through your business? Moderated by Traditional Home Senior Style Editor, Krissa Rossbund, our panelists will discuss the various facets of the holidays within the design industry, from holiday decorating and entertaining to gift-giving. Krissa will be joined by Isabel Ladd of Isabel Ladd Interiors, Melinda Marquardt of The Vale London, Lisa McDennon of Lisa McDennon Design, and Michiel Perry of Black Southern Belle.

comm collective goes to High Point Market

Take a peak into the world of High Point Market during Covid:19 and follow along as Comm Collective member Mary Beth Zaehringer talks to the Wake Forest Baptist Screen Team, Lauren Clement, Sheryl Scruggs, Lantern & Scroll and Nancy Fire about their market experience.

Let's Get Together:
Events of the Future

Do you or your organization utilize events for marketing, brand building, engagement, or charity? Over the last several months, our collective experience has changed the landscape of events forever. So what is the Future of Events, and how will we get together?

Lauren Corbin, Manager Partnerships & Brand Development of Hearst Luxury & Design Collection, lead a conversation with event enthusiasts Larry Milstein, Co-Founder of PRZM; Yasmine H. Parrish, Founder + Chief Action Officer of Muse Makers Management Inc; Lisa Smith, Co-Founder of The PR Net; and Dawn Zidonis, Executive Director + CEO of San Francisco Design Week. These experts share their expertise on producing in-person, virtual, and hybrid.

Emerging Trends in the Art World Now

The art world is experiencing significant transformation in the wake of global, life-changing circumstances. Comm Collective presents an insightful conversation exploring the fascinating trends & forecasts in the art world including: the current surge in buying art online, how artists are growing and reaching new audiences in the digital and social media realms, how they are responding to social unrest, the future of gallery representation, collaborating on commissioned works, developing licensing deals, and much more. Panelists: Uprise Gallery Art Advisor, Rachel Elliott; Artist, Lisa Hunt; Artfare Curator, Carolina Wheat-Nielsen, and Artist, Karen J. Revis. Moderator: Lisa McMahon, Comm Collective Co-founder and Brand Strategist, Lisa McMahon Communications.

2020: The Year the Market Changed

Representative from the largest furniture markets in the United States including ADAC, Dallas Market Center, High Point Market Authority, and International Market Centers fill us in on what is to come, what we can expect, and what we can get excited for!

Technology in the Kitchen

Listen to cutting-edge kitchen manufacturers and designers take a deep look at how our ever-changing world is impacting innovation in kitchen design and technology. Join the conversation with Alexandra Skobel of Monogram and designers Richard Anuszkiewicz, Jeanne Chung and Barbara Roth as they discuss current consumer demands in Kitchen design as result of COVID-19 as well emerging trends and forecasts. Samantha Hart of Meredith Premium Publishing will moderate this relevant conversation.

THE ARTIST IS PRESENT:
Collectors are Buying You & Your Art

In a time when living artists are more visible than ever, making a personal connection with your audience is just as important as the art itself. Renowned artists Hunt Slonem, Ronni Nicole Robinson and Nancy Lorenz share their individual viewpoints on where the art world is now, where it is going and how they engage with their ever-growing, art-loving community. Jacqueline Terrebonne of Galerie magazine moderates this this engaging discussion on how the art world is evolving, changing and growing.

THE NOW NORMAL: Realities, Recovery & The Road to Renewal

Panelists Patti Carpenter, Nancy Fire, Tom Mirabile, & Leigh Ann Schwarzkopf

We've all read, heard, and seen enough doom and gloom to bring the most positive and industrious among us to our knees... except, that is, for the industry experts comm collective has assembled for 'The Now Normal: Realities, Recovery & The Road to Renewal'.

Hear from Patti Carpenter; Principal & Creative Director of carpenter + company, Nancy Fire; Co-Founder & Creative Director of Design Works International; Tom Mirabile; Founder & Principal of Springboard Futures, and Leigh Ann Schwarzkopf; Principal & Owner of Project Partners Network. Our powerhouse panel of influence and insight will identify the new realities shaping consumer experience in Home categories, how they're changing lifestyles and expectations, and the innovations which will separate 'Thrivers' from 'Survivors' as our industry recovers.

The Power of Pinterest

Moderated by Cheminne Taylor Smith

Panelists Jeanine Hays, Kyla Herbes, & Scot Meacham Wood

Pinterest is a leading digital platform to drive traffic (and new business!) to your website. Our panel of Pinterest experts will share secrets and strategies to maximize this powerful marketing tool and amplify your business. AphroChic's Jeanine Hays, House of Hipsters Kyla Herbes, and SMW Home's Scot Meacham Wood will tell all with marketing strategist, Cheminne Taylor Smith leading the conversation.

PANEL PINTEREST FOLLOWERS:
@AphroChic: 8.1m monthly viewers
@HouseOfHipsters: 2m monthly viewers
@ScotMeachamWood: 502.4k monthly viewers

Influencing Media

Moderated by Clara Haneberg of Embello

Panelists Michel Smith Boyd, Jaime Derringer, Courtney Pisarik

The Tipping Point: Hiring a Communications Professional

Moderated by Monique Valeris of Good Housekeeping

Panelists Tiffany Farney, Melissa Mittag, Courtney Pisarik, Mary Beth Zaehringer

Monique Valeris, Senior Home Editor at Good Housekeeping, leads the discussion on how communication professionals are responding to the current news climate, how they are getting creative when face-to-face meetings and events are not possible, and when and why it may be time to hire a public relations team.

The Amplified Importance of Makers: Nurturing Craftsman-ship, Tradition & Small Business

Moderated by Sabine Rothman
Panelists Catherine Bailey, Brad Ford, Patrick McBride & Jomo Tariku.

Sabine Rothman discusses how, in the face of uncertainty, creativity leads design and cultural innovation. Along with panelists Catherine Bailey of Heath Ceramics, Brad Ford of Field + Supply, Patrick McBride of Tillet Textiles and Jomo Tariku of Jomo Furniture, she explores how makers weave a thread of connectivity that supports entire communities as well as local and regional economies and how to nurture and support artisans and the role they play in shaping the future..

Covid-19:
Through the Eyes of our Suppliers

Moderated by Diane Falvey of Furniture Lighting & Decor
Panelists Comer Wear, Jenny York & Gene Ogden

Editor in Chief of Furniture Lighting & Decor, Diane Falvey, discusses the effects Covid-19 has had on our trusted suppliers. Find out what these companies have been up to during lockdown, how they’re planning to combat the loss of 2020 trade shows and what heading back to the factories and offices have looked like thus far. Comer Wear, VP of Marketing with Century Furniture, Jenny Heinzen York, Director of Marketing with Currey & Co and Gene Ogden, VP of Creative with Palecek will have an honest conversation about their personal and business perspectives on Covid-19.

An Editor’s Next Step: Press Opportunities Beyond the Pages of a Magazine.

Moderated by Kayla Wall of Wall Von Enck
Panelists Michael Boodro, Anna Logan, Eddie Ross & Meeghan Truelove

The talented group of past magazine editors share details on how brands are creating their own editorial content. Michael, Meeghan, Eddie and Anna discuss how they see the future of media and editorial roles evolving and where new press opportunities are for brands and designers.

Business as Usual:
Working through a Pandemic

Moderated by Hadley Keller of House Beautiful
Panelists Katie Wozniak , Mikel Welch, & Tina Ramchandani

House Beautiful Senior Editor Hadley Keller will led our live panel discussion about the ins and outs of working through a pandemic, business as usual or is it? Interior Designers Tina Ramchandani, Mikel Welch, and Katie Wozniak of Katherine Elizabeth Designs share their viewpoints.