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Sharon
Jacob
Founder, The Digital Buff
Sharon Jacob is a data-driven product and marketing leader, speaker, and moderator who helps brands turn customer insight into measurable growth. She’s led omnichannel strategy and performance measurement for global companies including Dyson, Johnson & Johnson, Whirlpool, Columbia Sportswear, Spotify, Chick-fil-A, and Air Canada — building campaigns and frameworks that drive brand lift, recall, and business impact. Sharon specializes in marketing analytics and modern measurement (MMM, MTA, dashboards), with a knack for translating complex data into clear, actionable stories teams can actually use. She’s also the founder of The Digital Buff, a fast-growing community of 10K+ marketers, product managers, and career-curious professionals focused on making data literacy and career growth more accessible. Working at the intersection of analytics, storytelling, and innovation, Sharon brings a fresh, practical perspective on how teams can make smarter decisions — and how AI is changing what effective marketing looks like.
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12 March 2026 15:40 - 16:10
What AI can't automate: PMM leadership in 2026
AI can write your briefs, analyze your data, and accelerate your launches. But it can't lead your team through uncertainty, earn trust at the executive table, or set the strategic narrative that guides go-to-market decisions. In this discussion, LinkedIn's Senior Director of Product Marketing Gina Kleiner, joins moderator Sharon Jacob to explore what separates good PMM leaders from great ones in 2026, from earning strategic influence across the business to leading with empathy while still driving performance.