


Grounded World is a purpose-driven communications consultancy that thrives at the intersection of brand experience, commercial innovation and social impact. They believe that by breaking down the boundaries between purpose and profit, they can empower business leaders to accelerate change and lead the way.
Next Marketing, Inc. is an independent, award-winning marketing services agency based in Atlanta, GA. Founded in 1993, this agency is comprised of two business units: Experiential & Channel. Their Experiential Marketing team brings brand stories to life through engaging experiences that drive real business results. Their strategically-tactical approach ensures that their creative solutions are actionable and result in outcomes that support sales and marketing objectives. From sponsorship and event activations to mobile marketing tours and digital amplification, they have developed, executed and measured B-to-B and B-to-C campaigns for some of the world's most recognized brands. Their Channel Services team is recognized as experts at ensuring their clients get more value (and less headache) from their Joint Marketing Programs. Through their experienced people and proven processes, they improve compliance and utilization, while minimizing risk. Their proactive involvement throughout the lifecycle of each marketing activity yields fewer escalations and faster reimbursement.
The XD Agency is a strategic communications agency hyper focused on experience design. They create transformative business value for their clients through immersive experiences that are emotional and real. They develop smart content and strategies to bring out the best in experiential programs and portfolios.











