Active Brands Media Days Europe
September, 2026
| 08:30 |
Welcoming Coffee + Registration |
| 09:30 |
Opening Speech |
| 09:45 |
Local Sports Events: From Community to Measurable Growth |
| 10:25 |
Presentation |
| 10:45 |
Rethinking Sponsorship: From Mass Visibility to Targeted Impact
Samuel Barreto
Global Sr. Marketing Manager
Samuel Barreto
Global Sr. Marketing Manager
About the Speaker
Samuel Barreto is a global marketing leader, speaker, and brand strategist working at the intersection of sport,culture, and business. He currently leads global marketing initiatives at PUMA, shaping campaigns and brand narratives across international markets.
About PUMA
PUMA is a global sports brand that designs and produces athletic and lifestyle footwear, apparel, and accessories. Founded in Germany, the company is known for combining performance innovation with modern style, serving athletes across sports such as football, running, training, and motorsport. PUMA also has a strong presence in streetwear and fashion collaborations, positioning itself at the intersection of sport, culture, and lifestyle on a global scale. |
| 11:25 |
Coffee Break |
| 11:55 |
Retail Media in Sport: Marketplaces vs Physical Stores
Laura Dominguez
Senior E-Commerce Manager
Laura Dominguez
Senior E-Commerce Manager
About the Speaker
Laura is an experienced Senior E-Commerce Manager with over 8 years in the industry, currently working at OTTO, one of Germany's leading e-commerce platforms. Her focus lies in retail media and marketplace strategy, where she helps brands grow their visibility and performance in highly competitive online environments.
About OTTO
The Otto Group is a German retail and e-commerce company headquartered in Hamburg, operating globally in retail, e-commerce, financing, logistics, and mail order, with a focus on innovation and digital transformation.
Pavel Chernyshev
Head of Product
Pavel Chernyshev
Head of Product
About the Speaker
Leading Retail Media transformation at Kleinanzeigen, Germany's largest Classified brand with over 40 million monthly users. Previously, I drove a similar transformation at Leboncoin, France as part of Adevinta group. Regular speaker at eTail and guest lecturer at Boston University and Imperial College London. Previously, led Digital Marketing & Product at Rakuten, Sony and TripAdvisor.
About Kleinanzeigen
Kleinanzeigen is Germany's leading online classifieds platform, formerly known as eBay Kleinanzeigen. It facilitates free, local buying and selling of items across various categories like electronics, fashion, and real estate, with over 36 million monthly users. The platform is now part of Adevinta. |
| 12:35 |
Presentation |
| 12:50 |
Video & Creator Strategies in Sport: What Actually Drives Performance |
| 13:30 |
Lunch |
| 14:30 |
CTV in Europe: A Realistic Playbook for Sport & Outdoor Brands
Franziska Seibert
Media Director
Franziska Seibert
Media Director
About the Speaker
Franziska Seibert is Media Director at Fabletics, where she leads acquisition strategy and execution across Europe, driving scalable, social-first growth in highly competitive markets. With a strong focus on funnel optimization and creative performance, she combines data-driven decision making with high-impact storytelling to maximize customer acquisition efficiency and long-term value. At Fabletics, she has built and scaled a high-performing team and established the structures and processes needed to consistently deliver measurable growth across diverse regional markets. Prior to this, Franziska built and led the Paid Social team at DEPT Berlin, growing it into a high-performing unit and partnering with global brands such as Meta Reality Labs, eBay, and Netflix.
About Fabletics
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| 15:10 |
First-Party Data in Sport & Outdoor: From Collection to Activation
Manuel Köppl
Head of International Brand
Manuel Köppl
Head of International Brand
About the Speaker
Manuel Köppl is Head of International Brand at HAIX, where he leads global brand strategy and marketing for a premium manufacturer „100 % Made in Europe“ - operating across more than 80 countries worldwide. In this role, Manuel oversees international brand development, (sport) partnerships and cooperations, as well as community-driven initiatives that strengthen HAIX’s positioning in professional and outdoor segments.
About HAIX Group
HAIX Group is a German manufacturer of high-performance functional footwear, specialising in boots and shoes designed for demanding professional use. Founded in 1948 in Bavaria, the company has evolved from a traditional shoemaker into a global leader in safety and duty footwear for firefighters, police, military units, rescue services, forestry workers, and outdoor professionals. Today, HAIX is recognised for its strong focus on innovation, combining advanced materials, rigorous testing, and in-house research and development to deliver durable, protective, and comfortable footwear. With production and engineering based in Europe, the company emphasises quality, safety, and sustainability across its entire value chain, serving professionals worldwide who rely on performance in extreme and high-risk environments. |
| 15:50 |
Fitness Platforms as Media & Data Ecosystems
Stephanie Bakkum
Strategic Planning Lead
Stephanie Bakkum
Strategic Planning Lead
About the Speaker
Stephanie Bakkum is a brand strategist and marketing leader dedicated to building authentic and impactful brands. As Global Brand Strategy Lead at Ogilvy Barcelona, she leverages her expertise to shape brands on a global scale. After a decade shaping brands in New York City agencies, her expertise spans every strategic touchpoint – from brand and engagement to CRM, social, analytics, product and service design, and sustainability. Her diverse experience enables her to connect the dots across teams and consumer experiences, to ultimately develop and deliver integrated brand experiences.
About Ogilvy
Ogilvy is a global, integrated creative network founded in 1948 by David Ogilvy, now part of WPP, offering services in advertising, health, PR & influence, relationship design, and consulting, with 132 locations across 83 countries. |
| 16:30 |
Networking Coffee |
Welcoming Coffee + Registration
September, 2026, 8.30 AM - 9.30 AM
Opening Speech
September, 2026, 9.30 AM - 9.45 AM
Local Sports Events: From Community to Measurable Growth
September, 2026, 9.45 AM - 10.25 AM
Presentation
September, 2026, 10.25 AM - 10.45 AM
Rethinking Sponsorship: From Mass Visibility to Targeted Impact
Coffee Break
September, 2026, 11.25 AM - 11.55 AM
Retail Media in Sport: Marketplaces vs Physical Stores
September, 2026, 11.55 AM - 12.35 PM
Presentation
September, 2026, 12.35 PM - 12.50 PM
Video & Creator Strategies in Sport: What Actually Drives Performance
September, 2026, 12.50 PM - 1.30 PM
Lunch
September, 2026, 1.30 PM - 2.30 PM
CTV in Europe: A Realistic Playbook for Sport & Outdoor Brands
First-Party Data in Sport & Outdoor: From Collection to Activation
Fitness Platforms as Media & Data Ecosystems
Networking Coffee
September, 2026, 4.30 PM - 4.30 PM
