Host: Sheryl Goldstein, Executive Vice President, Chief Industry Growth Officer, IAB
Committing to DEI – and Holding Ourselves Accountable
At the 2020 NewFronts, IAB discussed accelerating ad spend and addressing accountability in diversity, equity, and inclusion within the digital media and creator communities, and each year since we’ve checked in on our progress. In this session, we’ll discuss how our industry is doing on the DEI front and why between opportunities for brand growth and new audiences, investing in this area is of utmost importance – especially in uncertain times.
Speakers:
- Sheryl Goldstein, Executive Vice President, Chief Industry Growth Officer, IAB
- Sheila Marmon, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Mirror Digital
- Deva Bronson, Executive Vice President, Global Head of Brand Assurance, dentsu
- Melvin Wilson, Founder and President, Solve Innovation Group
Presented by Blavity
Presentation by Blavity
Speakers:
- Morgan DeBaun, Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Blavity Inc
- Orchid Richardson, Senior Vice President of Digital, Blavity Inc
- Mike Hadgis, Chief Revenue Officer, Blavity Inc
- Simone White, Senior Vice President of AfroTech and Talent Infusion, Blavity Inc
Presented by Blavity
Presentation by Mecenas Media
MECENAS is the parent company to COCINA, a certified minority owned and operated and ANA certified diverse supplier media company co-founded by Masterchef’s co-star Aarón Sánchez, uplifting Hispanic culture. MECENAS is also home to the US edition of the world’s largest International Esports and Gaming Festival, as well as STARPICKS, the personalized free content streaming platform. A full-blown media company, MECENAS’ owned media unit and publishers network reach over 25 million US Hispanics online monthly, and its full-service production studio creates superior storytelling that brings brands and content together.
Join our session to learn both, why your brand’s perception could use the US Hispanic community, as well as insights for your brand to effectively tap into the US’ largest and fastest growing minority.
Speakers:
- Emiliano Saccone, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, COCINA
- Federico Gagliardone, Chief Operating Officer, COCINA
- Sarah North, Chief Creative Officer, COCINA
- Aarón Sánchez, Co-founder, COCINA
Presented by COCINA
iOne Digital Presents: Our Stories. In Color.
The beautiful complexity of our experience can’t be captured in a single story. To represent Black truth, iOne Digital illuminates a vivid spectrum of voices otherwise unheard in modern media.
Join our session as we deep dive into iOne Digital, the digital arm of the largest Black-owned media company, Urban One.
As the number one source of urban content, iOne Digital authentically covers lifestyle, sports, entertainment, and more. Through storytelling, our capabilities serve real perspectives by real people to deliver the inspiration and information our audience needs to uplift our world
Speakers:
- Alfred C. Liggns, III Chief Executive Officer, Urban One, Inc
- Audrey Cochran, Vice President of Research, TV One Networks
- Jeff Meza, Executive Vice President, Head of Branded Entertainment & Integrated Marketing, One Solution
- Kirsten West Savali, Vice President of Content,iOne Digital
- Ma’at Zachary,Award-winning Media Executive and Content Strategist
- Tanya Hoffler-Moore, Vice President of Video, iOne Digital
- Tiffany Nasralla,Chief Revenue Officer, iONE Digital
- Victoria Fleary, Senior Director of Social, iONE Digital
Presented by iOne Digital