Keynote Spotlight: Andy Crestodina on “AI for Content Strategy & Lead Generation” We’re thrilled to welcome Andy Crestodina, Co-Founder and CMO of Orbit Media, as the opening keynote speaker
TECHNOLOGY | CONNECTIONS | OUTCOMES
As we approach our 14th year, we’re proud to unveil the next evolution of our Napa Valley conference: the Multifamily Strategic Marketing Summit. What began as the Multifamily Social Media Summit has transformed into a leading forum for integrated marketing strategies across digital, AI, branding, and web technologies. This name change reflects the deeper, broader insights we now deliver—tailored for executives in multifamily, student housing, and senior living sectors.
See what is shaping the industry and driving it forward
Form meaningful connections with leaders in the space
Learn from some of the best minds in the industry
Explore and learn about industry tools that drive success
This summit brings together senior leaders, forward-thinking marketers, and tech innovators to explore the tools and strategies that drive resident acquisition, engagement, and retention. Join us in 2026 for high-impact learning, meaningful networking, and strategic vision—delivered in the intimate, collaborative setting Napa Valley is known for.
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CMO and Co-Founder, Orbit Media Studios
Andy is the CMO and Co-Founder at Orbit Media Studios. He has been at the forefront of digital marketing innovation for over two decades. With a deep-seated passion for SEO, analytics, AI and website optimization, Andy is highly regarded as a leading expert in the marketing field. Andy combines his expertise in analytics and SEO with a visionary approach to web strategy, leading the company to become an award-winning digital agency. Since 2001, Andy’s leadership and strategic direction have been instrumental in delivering digital solutions to over a thousand businesses. Andy’s approach to digital marketing is grounded in data-driven strategies, innovative use of AI, and a keen understanding of audience behavior. His methodologies in audience research, content creation and SEO optimization have consistently delivered quantifiable results for clients. Contributions and achievements Andy’s contributions to the field extend beyond his role at Orbit Media. He is a prolific writer, having authored 500+ articles on content strategy, search engine optimization, AI, social media and analytics. He is the author of “Content Chemistry: The Illustrated Handbook for Content Marketing,” now in its 7th edition. Andy gives up to 100 presentations per year and is a frequent repeat marketing speaker at many of the top conferences. His work as a co-instructor at Northwestern University and a digital marketing instructor at Harbour.Space University highlights his commitment to education and mentorship in digital marketing. Other achievements include: Top 100 Influencers in Content Marketing (#3), SEMrush • Top 50 B2B Content Marketing Influencers (#3), TopRank • Top 10 Online Marketing Experts, Forbes • Top 50 Marketing Influencer, Entrepreneur • Top 10 Social Media Influencers, Social Media Explorer • Top 50 Content Marketers, Outbrain • Top 100 Digital Marketers, Brand24 • Top 25 B2B Influencers, IZEA • Top 10 Online Marketers, FOX • Top 25 Marketing Influencers, LiveAgent Giving back to the Chicago community… Beyond his professional achievements, Andy is an environmentalist, deeply committed to community service. He is a certified Treekeeper with Openlands. He helped found Chicago Cause, a philanthropic initiative that has donated over $800,000 in digital marketing services to Chicago area nonprofits
Founder, Optimistic Labs
As founder of Optimistic Labs, Seth brings deep executive and creative experience in entrepreneurship, philanthropy and media. His optimistic focus and strategic approach to leveraging design thinking, storytelling, and innovation has helped some of the world’s most substantial businesses, philanthropies, and media platforms navigate transformation and growth. Prior to Optimistic Labs, Seth served as the Chief Impact Officer at Forbes, where he founded the Forbes Impact Lab and launched multiple initiatives, including the globally recognized ForbesBLK and the Faith Forward initiatives. Before Forbes, Seth was a senior director of the Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies, where he incubated and directed multimillion-dollar programs that mobilized thousands of young leaders in community-building and philanthropy. His initiatives included REALITY, a global leadership travel program that engaged over 3,000 influential millennials, fostering a vibrant network of service-oriented leaders
Keynote Spotlight: Andy Crestodina on “AI for Content Strategy & Lead Generation” We’re thrilled to welcome Andy Crestodina, Co-Founder and CMO of Orbit Media, as the opening keynote speaker
Get ready for three unforgettable days in Napa as the Multifamily Strategic Marketing Summit returns, March 18–20, 2026. This year’s agenda is packed with cutting-edge sessions, immersive workshops, and plenty
Reflecting an evolution of the Multifamily Social Media Summit with a sharpened focus on Technology, Connection, and Outcomes while preserving its right-sized, multifamily-only experience. Esteem Media has officially announced that
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