She's Got Next
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Date
Thu, Oct 17
Time
10:05AM – 10:50AM
Stage
Impact stage
Address
Spring Studios
50 Varick St,
New York, NY 10013
Speakers & Moderators
Hall of Fame Athlete, Olympic Gold Medalist & WNBA Champion
Journalist, ESPN
Swin Cash
Hall of Fame Athlete, Olympic Gold Medalist & WNBA Champion
This panel, moderated by WNBA Champion and Olympic Gold Medalist Swin Cash, will address the growing popularity of women’s sports. Despite this rise in popularity, biases continue to impact women athletes of color, hindering their ability to reach their full potential. We will discuss how to ensure that athletes of color receive their fair share of credibility and opportunity, acknowledging their significant contributions to the women’s sports industry.
The Future of Diverse-Owned Media
Sponsored by
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Date
Thu, Oct 17
Time
9:15AM – 10:00AM
Stage
Impact stage
Address
Spring Studios
50 Varick St,
New York, NY 10013
Speakers & Moderators
CEO & Founder, ReachTV
EVP, Commercial Strategy, My Code
This discussion explores the pivotal role Black leaders play in shaping the future of Agency Holding Companies and influencing long-term corporate strategies. Black representation in the boardroom is not just about diversity—it’s a critical driver of corporate performance, governance, and sustainability. We are proud to convene a distinguished panel of Black Board Directors who are at the forefront of transforming corporate leadership and fostering inclusive, innovative business practices.
This Blackweek discussion is proudly sponsored by P&G. We’re grateful for their generous support and commitment to right-sizing industries to help create more opportunity for equity and ownership.
The Power of Cultural Reinvention—How Diverse Creators are Taking Over Talk
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Date
Wed, Oct 16
Time
9:50AM – 10:35AM
Stage
Impact stage
Address
Spring Studios
50 Varick St,
New York, NY 10013
Speakers & Moderators
Shannon Sharpe
3X Super Bowl Champion & Pro Football Hall of Famer
Joy Allen-Altimare
CMO, Saucony
Aaron Walton
CEO, Walton Isaacson
Shannon Sharpe has gone from Hall of Fame Football star to Hall of Fame Youtuber. His recent interview with Katt Williams shut down the internet. In this fireside chat moderated by Joy Allen-Altimare, CMO of Saucony, we will examine the growing trend of Black-hosted talk shows, podcasters, and pundits. We will examine why this is becoming so lucrative and why it’s so popular amongst diverse influencers, celebrities, and athletes.
Egbavwe Pela
Egbavwe
Pela
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Egbavwe leads media strategy and strategic innovation for some of CMI Media Group’s largest clients. He has over 20 years of media experience across multiple industries including retail, higher education, and pharma. He has focused on media transformation through innovative thinking and a data driven approach for scaling and optimizing media plans. This has included working across many HCP and patient/consumer audiences including oncology, HIV, respiratory, immunology, and vaccines. Egbavwe also leads the CMI Media Group Inclusive Media Center of Excellence, which helps the company’s clients to ensure they are reaching all audiences where and how they want to be reached.
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Broken Promises
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Date
Wed, Oct 16
Time
9:00AM – 9:45AM
Stage
Breakthrough stage
Address
Spring Studios
50 Varick St,
New York, NY 10013
Speakers & Moderators
Philonise Floyd
Activist, Brother of George Floyd
Tru Pettigrew
Author, Activist, Former Chief Diversity Officer, Minnesota Timberwolves
Aaron Walton
CEO, Walton Isaacson
It’s been over four years since the murder of George Floyd and the subsequent promises made by corporate America. In this impactful conversation, George Floyd’s brother, Philonise Floyd, will discuss his ongoing efforts to continue his brother’s legacy and the critical need for brands to uphold their commitments, as the future of our country may depend on it.
Michael Kassan
Michael
Kassan
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Kassan founded MediaLink in 2003 to be a transformational partner to the world’s leading media, marketing, and technology companies. Bringing these groups together while balancing strategic insight with pragmatic execution, MediaLink guides its clients through an increasingly fragmented media landscape.
Drawing on a combination of experience, relationships, and insights, Kassan writes extensively as a noted blogger and serves frequently as a moderator and keynote speaker at global industry conferences. He has built instrumental partnerships with the Consumer Electronics Show and the Cannes Lions. He also produces and hosts a radio show on WOR 710 AM and Clear Channel’s iHeartRadio, “Medialinked — Inside Advertising and Media with Michael Kassan.”
Kassan currently serves as Chair of the UJA-New York Marketing Communications Committee as well as on the Boards of the American Advertising Federation, the Ad Council, and the Hollywood Radio and Television Society. He served as Chairman of the California State Senate Select Committee on the Entertainment Industry.