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The 23rd MIST · Grand Theme 2026

Nurturing Intention

Resonant Storytelling in a Hyper-Connected Market.

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The Big Idea

In a market that never stops talking, intention is what makes a brand worth hearing.

We live in a hyper-connected market — every scroll is a battle for attention, and audiences are fluent in being marketed to. In that noise, the brands that endure are not the loudest. They are the most intentional.

The 23rd MIST invites young marketers to nurture intention: to build campaigns rooted in purpose and tell stories that genuinely resonate — turning connection into meaning, and meaning into trust.

Breaking It Down

Three movements of
the grand theme.

01

Nurturing Intention

Marketing begins with why. We champion strategy that is deliberate, ethical, and human — intention as the foundation of every decision.

02

Resonant Storytelling

A story only matters when it lands. We explore narratives that move people emotionally and culturally — not just impressions, but resonance.

03

Hyper-Connected Market

Audiences live across infinite channels. We navigate fragmentation, AI, and culture at speed — connecting with intention instead of noise.

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Be Part Of It

Bring your most
intentional ideas.