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The Most Inspiring Women in Marketing to Watch in 2026

Marissa Kiersch brings strategy, creativity, and operational expertise to experiential marketing. At 15|40 Productions, she develops meaningful experiences that encourage genuine emotional engagement. Her work emphasizes authenticity, audience understanding, cultural awareness, and human connection. 
 

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Marissa Kiersch: Creating Experiences With Purpose

Emotional connections do not come from carefully planned actions. They emerge through spontaneous reactions that reveal genuine emotion. During weddings, while most attendees may be focused on watching the bride walk down the aisle, Marissa Kiersch watches the groom. She looks for the spontaneous reaction that occurs when the doors