When the strikes took over Los Angeles putting TV show production on pause, Black artists were once again poised to lose the most. Declining residuals meant lower payout for artists…and somehow more for yacht-buying executives. In this conversation, led by Executive Producer/Creative Director of Acast Creative Shantae Howell, Netflix comedian Naomi Ekperigan and Comedy Central […]

The Creator Economy is expanding its horizons, reaching far beyond traditional consumer markets. A new wave of creators is emerging with platforms that resonate with professional audiences. This shift has caught the attention of businesses of all sizes and sectors. Discover how these innovative creators and their brand partnerships are redefining the landscape of professional […]

Join us in a conversation about the intersection of music, culture, and marketing. This session is proudly sponsored by Spotify. Session presented by Kate Bentsen.

For months we’ve been hearing that DEI is destroying society as we know it. What was perceived just five years ago as a critical savior and driver of societal change is now seen as the demise of equity and progress. Your rent is past due? DEI’s fault. Train goes off the track? DEI’s fault. In […]

Morris Chestnut (Host of Rebuilding Black Wall Street), Tina Perry (President of OWN TV Network & OWN OTT Streaming), Sheereen Russell (EVP, Ad Sales and Inclusive Content Monetization) and Tonya Salvant (Global Chief Marketing Officer, GroupM Motion Entertainment) share how these partners are working together alongside advertisers to represent and connect with diverse audiences through […]

17% of Black women in the U.S. are launching or running businesses, but only 3% of their businesses reach maturity. Amazon sits down with entrepreneurs including Tracee Ellis Ross of PATTERN Beauty; Toyin Kolawole of Iya Foods; and Beverly Melbranche of Caribbrew, who share actionable strategies that lead long-term success for brands of all sizes.

How can we use our influence to drive investment in and engagement with creators from diverse communities? Meta’s roundtable discussion on the power of connection reveals ways to help brands, agencies and creators find and connect with one another to co-create authentic and inspiring content that resonates with diverse audiences and unlocks growth.

Sustained support from brands helps diverse creators drive engagement, expand their reach and deliver fresh content. Leaders and creators share tangible ways to invest in underrepresented talent and strategies that expand the audiences and profitability while ensuring that external voices align with internal commitments to equity and inclusion.

At Disney, Inclusion is more than a business imperative, it is table stakes to ensure audiences and consumers see themselves reflected on-screen in the stories we tell. In an illuminating dialogue between marketing strategists and partnership leads, Disney’s Jan Coleman, Brittney Todd and Erica Hansen discuss how Disney has deepened its marketing efforts and partnerships […]