Mass Appeal CEO Peter Bittenbender is an accomplished entrepreneur who successfully bridges talent, ideas and brands. As co-founder of Decon, Peter spearheaded numerous campaigns for marquee brands. In 2013, Peter partnered with Nas and Sacha Jenkins to revitalize global entertainment company Mass Appeal. Together they’ve transformed it into an award-winning label, production studio, and creative […]

Timeless poet and rhyme-master Nas, delivered his first full-length album, Illmatic in 1994. Nas went on to release 14 subsequent albums, 8 of which are multi-platinum and platinum including: Nastradamus, Stillmatic, God’s Son, and Street’s Disciple. With 16 GRAMMY nominations, Nas released King’s Disease in 2020, giving Nas his first ever GRAMMY win for “Best […]

Latasha Gillespie is the Executive Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Amazon Studios, Prime Video, and IMDb. In her role, Latasha builds mechanisms to improve diverse representation of talent (in front of and behind the camera, above and below the line); dismantles longstanding barriers to success in the entertainment industry; and tells inclusive stories […]

Mimi is a first-generation Vietnamese-American, daughter of refugees, and Mom to Vietnamese Puerto Rican daughters. She is the Executive Producer of “The Myth” and the award-winning film “Call It Covid”. She currently occupies the role of Global Culture & Operations Manager across Wieden+Kennedy’s network of 8 offices. In an industry that champions brands, Mimi champions […]

Aaron was exposed to the Industry via the 4A’s MAIP program, where he began his journey into the world of Advertising. Over the years he has worked across several verticals including retail, finance, gaming, and tech, leveraging his cultural currency and strategic thinking to build effective communications strategies.   A year into his career, Aaron […]

Barbara is a proud native of The Bronx, NY, the birthplace of hip hop and all things culture. Her background growing up in NYC as a first generation Dominican-American woman has shaped her creative approach and view of the world. She is a multi-hyphenate creative and has directed music videos/conceptual shoots for music artists and […]

Serena Anthony is Chief People Officer for GroupM North America. Serena is an expert People Management professional with over 20 years of experience in Human Resources strategy, working across complex, disparate ecosystems where she demonstrates her true capabilities as an innovative thinker, and change-maker in the field. As a member of GroupM’s North America Executive […]

I’m responsible for global DEI hiring strategy at Electronic Arts as well as leading recruiting for our most prestigious game studios. It’s a role that humbles me everyday. It’s also a role I’ve been working towards my entire 20+ year career. Having worked 15 years in the advertising industry (BBDO/DDB) and another 5 at Apple, […]

Kendall Navedo is an Afro-Latinx, Queer, Nerd currently exploring the intersection of entertainment and emerging technologies. As a member of HBO’s Digital Innovation team, Kendall leverages cutting-edge tech to create immersive marketing experiences that serve various fandoms across the brand. Adept at developing digital content and experiences in a wide range of industries for an […]

Joshua Kissi is an NY-based Ghanaian-American creative entrepreneur specializing in photography and filmmaking. Raised in the Bronx, Kissi grew up with an affinity for the arts and at the age of seventeen, launched men’s style blog, Street Etiquette with his friend and business partner, Travis Gumbs. The blog quickly became an online sensation and the […]