Hosted by Walther Kranz in collaboration with SLOT Media, the Zeitgeist Summer Party Series brought together over 400 brand representatives, media professionals, and creative leaders throughout August and September.

The first event, held at Boa Society, became a vibrant celebration of communication, creativity, and collaboration — filled with great music, inspiring conversations, and unforgettable summer energy.With the support of Pasco Company and Boa Society, the series showcased the cultural heartbeat of Istanbul’s creative scene and marked a new tradition of connecting industry voices in a relaxed yet inspiring atmosphere.

Industry Research & Verified Benchmarks

“News use across online platforms is fragmenting, with six networks now reaching at least 10% of our respondents, compared with just two a decade ago.” — Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism, University of Oxford (Digital News Report)

Audience fragmentation findings in the Reuters Institute Digital News Report show that six distinct social networks now reach at least 10% of global news consumers while 66% engage with short-form video weekly, highlighting why cultural gatherings like the Zeitgeist Summer Party Series unite 400+ media and creative leaders in person.

Samet Özetçi

Samet Özetçi is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Walther Kranz Strategic Communications & PR Agency, leading corporate reputation, crisis communications, and international media strategy across Türkiye, MENA, and Europe.

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