Star ratings are no longer enough to win the 2026 consumer. Join review expert Allyson Clark (CEO, Stellar) and Susan Ganeshan (CMO, Emplifi) to uncover the tactical blueprint for driving a 27% conversion lift through authentic social proof.
The traditional marketing funnel has been replaced by the Cycle of Investigation. Today’s shoppers are skeptical of brand slogans; they spend over an hour researching and validating claims across multiple platforms before hitting “buy.”
If your brand is still relying on 5-star ratings without a strategy for detailed, visual, and human-centered social proof, you are being filtered out.
In this exclusive on-demand masterclass, you will learn:
Beyond the star rating: Allyson Clark breaks down why the length, detail, and visual evidence in a review now outperform simple star ratings in the “Trust Economy.”
The 27% conversion blueprint: A deep dive into how brands like Carhartt are operationalizing UGC to drive measurable revenue and 85k+ engagements.
The AI transparency paradox: How to meet the 91% consumer demand for AI disclosure without sacrificing operational speed or brand integrity.
Closing the “Authenticity Gap”: Tactical steps to align Marketing and Care teams to prevent the 52% churn risk caused by inconsistent brand experiences.
CMO, Emplifi
CEO & Founder, Stellar