We kicked off a summer morning at Somerhaus with 100+ marketers, creatives, and business folks who showed up hungry for ideas (and pastries).
The July edition of Cool People Saying Smart Things delivered fast-paced insights, genuine connection, and zero fluff. Just four smart humans sharing the top trends and lessons they’re seeing in the wild.
Here’s a quick recap of what went down:
Who We Heard From:
- John Crenshaw: On how to lead (and delegate) in a digital world, what’s still worth doing in search, and how AI is reshaping marketing
- Dr. Andrew Cullison: On the moral gray areas of AI and why ethical frameworks matter more than ever
- Julie Hanser: On how trust unlocks team performance and how strength-based development can fuel culture
- Kemp Lyons: On the power of authentic brand storytelling and the return of documentary-style video
The Highlights:
- A bright, buzzing room full of real convos
- Pages of fresh ideas (without sitting through hour-long lectures)
- One killer breakfast spread with GF, vegan, and vegetarian options
- Oh, and our favorite moment? Watching attendees try to guess which speaker fact was secretly written by AI 😏
In Case You Missed It:
- Photos from the event → View here
- Slide deck with speaker takeaways → Grab it here
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Special Thanks:
To our photographer Corbin Simms for capturing the vibe, and to everyone who made it out.
You showed up, you shared, and you reminded us that Cincinnati’s creative scene is full of very cool people saying very smart things.
We’ll see you at the next one.
