From the rise of social media to the boom in AI, SXSW has always been where industry-defining conversations begin. (Twitter even made its debut there in 2007.) And this year, Avenue Z is excited to be in the running to lead those conversations—with four powerful sessions on the future of AI search, performance media, and brand visibility.
We need your vote to make it happen.
The SXSW PanelPicker is open now, and every vote counts. If these topics resonate with you, or if you want to see the experts shaping what’s next for AI and marketing on stage, cast your vote today.
Avenue Z’s Proposed Panels
1. Conversation Culture: A Live AI Search Audit for Brands
n this live workshop, we’ll conduct real-time AI search audits of participating brands to show how they appear (or disappear) across ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and other AI-native platforms. You’ll learn how visibility in AI search directly impacts lead generation, revenue, and reputation—and walk away with an audit framework and tactics to grow brand authority where it matters most: in the conversations AI remembers.
👉 Click here to vote for “Conversation Culture”
2. Battle of the Brands: Meet the eCommerce 100 Leading AI Search
Search is now a battleground – and AI is the new gatekeeper. In this panel, meet the eCommerce brands dominating AI search visibility across ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini. Hear directly from the marketers shaping culture, owning conversations, and architecting content that ranks. Learn how they’re leveraging PR, performance, and community to lead the next era of brand discovery – and what your brand can do to compete.
👉 Click here to vote for “Battle of the Brands”
3. The Fintech 100: See Who’s Winning In AI Search Visibility
Search is swiftly shifting to AI, and it’s architected. Join Avenue Z and leaders from top fintech brands in The Fintech 100 AI Visibility Report for a behind-the-scenes look at which companies are winning visibility in AI search – and why. We’ll break down how brands use comms, culture, and content to show up in ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity, and how structured content, trusted media, and developer docs are the new ranking factors. Discover why niche players are outperforming giants, and what your brand can do next.
👉 Click here to vote for “The Fintech 100”
4. The Algorithm Is the Audience: Brand Building with AI Conversation Culture
Search is no longer transactional; it’s cultural. It’s conversational. It’s AI. As AI engines like ChatGPT reshape brand discovery, visibility now depends on presence in conversation, not just position on a SERP. This session unpacks how brands driving culture, comms, and community validation see increased visibility in AI search. Learn how to train the algorithm, embed it in the discourse, and win in a world where search is the conversation.
👉 Click here to vote for “The Algorithm Is the Audience”
Meet the Speakers
Bristol Jones – VP & Managing Director, Avenue Z Miami
PRWeek’s Women to Watch and Business Insider’s Rising Stars of PR honoree, Bristol leads fintech comms at Avenue Z, turning complex innovation into mainstream narratives with 500+ media placements. Connect on LinkedIn
Dr. Jonathan Snow – Co-Founder & Chief Innovation Officer, Avenue Z
A four-time DTC founder and AI commerce innovator, Jonathan has generated $350M+ in performance media revenue while advising top brands and investment firms. Connect on LinkedIn
Tina Fleming – Senior Director of AI Optimization, Avenue Z
An AI and search strategist, Tina has spent a decade helping Fortune 500s and startups improve their visibility in an algorithm-driven world. Connect on LinkedIn
Whitney Hart – Chief Strategy Officer, Avenue Z
With 18+ years in global strategy, Whitney blends AI, blockchain, and finance expertise to help brands anticipate the next big shift in digital visibility. Connect on LinkedIn
Why Your Vote Matters
SXSW is where industry-defining conversations happen and this year, we’re bringing the future of AI-driven brand visibility to the stage.
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