Veronica Ferrari is a writer, consultant, and cultural insights analyst who has worked with major brands and agencies worldwide identifying trends using social media intelligence. She is one of the Top 25 Pioneers in Social Intelligence according to the SIL Insider 50 2023 list. She is currently head of insight at InsightX, a leading intelligence and reputation risk agency with clients in business, sport, and culture. Veronica also writes about publishing, social media, Brazil, and tech for a variety of media outlets. After leaving Italy eight years ago, she has lived and worked in London, Rio de Janeiro, and now France.

From decentralised autonomous organisations (DAOs)  run on Discord to city-wide mutual aid groups, people are finding safety and optimism in numbers. For growing numbers of people, collective action is emerging as the only viable solution to compounding crises and deepening alienation.

World Builders

Once a signifier of luxury or novelty, custom products and services are now within reach of the everyday consumer, thanks to the rise of artificial intelligence, algorithm-led platforms, and the COVID-era digitisation boom. Today, everyone wants to be the main character of their brand experience. 

Personal Worlds

Rachel Quin is a creative and award-winning marketer with a wide range of experience and a passion for digital marketing. She has nearly a decade of experience working across fast-paced industries from technology and events to publishing. Her expertise lies in digital marketing strategies, content creation, and developing creative campaigns.

United States

Publishing

Technology

Publishers Weekly

PodNews

Interview with Rachel Quin conducted by the author

Marie Claire

New York Post

myvision.org

Following a desire among audiobook listeners to engage with fellow readers and get closer to authors and publishers, podcast network Lemonada Media has partnered with Apple Books to elevate the book listening experience. How will this collaboration appeal to community-oriented book lovers?