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How Red Lobster Orchestrated a Brand Comeback

At the 2025 ANA Masters of Marketing Conference, Red Lobster CMO Nichole Robillard and BarkleyOKRP CEO Katy Hornaday pulled back the curtain on the bold, inside-out transformation fueling one of the most closely watched comebacks in the restaurant industry. From operational overhauls and menu innovation to cultural repositioning and creative campaigns, they shared what it takes to restore trust, reignite guest love, and rebuild a brand in real time.