
This episode of Marketing Matters features Shannon Sheay Montoya, the global head of B2B marketing and sponsorships at Yahoo. Key topics include Yahoo's current market position, storytelling in marketing, and recent physical activations at events like South by Southwest and Cannes Lions.
Shannon discusses Yahoo's 30th anniversary and its significant audience reach, noting that 90% of the US internet population visits Yahoo monthly. She emphasizes the importance of brand awareness and the company's ongoing product innovations.
The conversation shifts to storytelling as a marketing strategy, with Shannon sharing personal anecdotes and examples of successful campaigns that leverage emotional connections to create lasting memories.
Shannon describes a recent event at South by Southwest, where Yahoo created an immersive experience called "disco necked" to engage influencers and taste makers. This event showcased Yahoo's brand identity and aimed to foster joyful moments.
Finally, Shannon highlights Yahoo's presence at the Cannes Lions festival, discussing how they transformed a beach into a nostalgic motel experience to connect with advertisers and showcase their products creatively.
Shannon Montoya discusses Yahoo's marketing strategies, storytelling, and recent event activations at South by Southwest and Cannes Lions.

Yahoo is still a top five internet property.Yahoo Turns 30 Years Old: Marketing Strategy Through Storytelling and Experience
Yahoo has a general sentiment around it that’s joy and celebratory.Yahoo Turns 30 Years Old: Marketing Strategy Through Storytelling and Experience
We’re in the business of creating memories that move people and markets.Yahoo Turns 30 Years Old: Marketing Strategy Through Storytelling and Experience
People are craving these in-person moments.Yahoo Turns 30 Years Old: Marketing Strategy Through Storytelling and Experience
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These are things that people are going to share for generations.Yahoo Turns 30 Years Old: Marketing Strategy Through Storytelling and Experience