Marc Fenty is SVP and Director of OOH at Horizon Media and co-chair and founding member of OOH UNITED, an OOH industry-wide initiative committed to advancing a culture built on diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEI&B). He is a highly respected industry veteran with 20+ years of client and team leadership experience, having devised and executed comprehensive OOH marketing strategies for a diverse range of Fortune 500 clients across many categories. In addition to leading Horizon’s various OOH teams and his DEI stewardship, he is also the OOH lead for Local Planet, Horizon’s international independent global media agency network, supporting Horizon’s clients with their global marketing needs across Asia, Europe, and Latin America.

As one of the changemakers of OOH UNITED he is committed to the shared responsibility of creating a culture that celebrates the strength that comes from differing perspectives. His work and industry perspectives have been profiled by OAAA, Geopath, World Out of Home Organization (WOO). Marc has been recognized by The Advertising Club of New York “Icons, Rockstars & Innovators” during Black History Month as a “Rockstar” celebrating changemakers in the industry and recipient of the 2023 OAAA Hall of Fame award. Prior to Horizon, Marc worked at Mediavest, Conde Nast and Paramount Studios to name a few.

Marc is a native New Yorker and was born and raised in Brooklyn and graduated from Vassar College. He enjoys life spending time with his family and friends.

Isa Johnson is the Associate Director of Agency Partnerships at Horizon Media, where she spearheads efforts to redefine the media landscape through innovation and inclusion. With over 8 years of experience in the media industry, Isa is passionate about strategic marketing, skilled in negotiation, and dedicated to effective communication. She specializes in executing digital and integrated strategies that not only reflect diverse audiences but also push boundaries, ensuring campaigns are progressive and informative.

Throughout her 5 years at Horizon Media, Isa has become known for her forward-thinking approach, leveraging her expertise to build partnerships that deliver impactful, data-driven results. Her work is fueled by a deep commitment to creating media that is representative of all voices, a focus she believes is essential to the future of the industry.

A Washington, DC native, Isa relocated to New York City to attend St. John’s University, where she earned her degree in Business Marketing. Since then, she has made NYC her home base, thriving in its fast-paced environment. Outside of her professional life, Isa is an advocate for mentorship, believing in the power of empowering the next generation of media leaders, particularly from underrepresented communities.

Tyla Thompson is the Director of Multicultural Business Solutions at Horizon Media, where she drives innovative, data-driven marketing strategies that connect brands with diverse consumers. With nearly a decade of experience in media planning and buying, Tyla has a proven track record of delivering measurable results across various sectors, including entertainment, automotive, healthcare, and consumer packaged goods. She is passionate about empowering diverse audiences and reinventing multicultural storytelling.

An advocate for talent development, Tyla invests in her team’s growth by mentoring and providing opportunities for skill enhancement. Her leadership style emphasizes collaboration and innovation, contributing to the success of her cross-functional teams.

Outside of work, Tyla is an active supporter of diversity and inclusion initiatives within the industry, often speaking on the importance of authentic connections with traditionally underserved consumers. She resides in Los Angeles, where she enjoys exploring the vibrant local culture and engaging in community events.

Maria Weaver is a transformational leader and change-maker with a proven track record in the entertainment industry. As the former Global President of Warner Music Experience (WMX), she led significant P&L growth, unified global acquisitions, and rebranded WEA to WMX, positioning the company to capitalize on emerging trends. She oversaw Warner Music Group’s consumer brands, direct-to-fan and merchandising operations, and the creation of content for major artists like Lizzo, Cardi B, Ed Sheeran, Burna Boy and more.

Previously, Maria served as Chief Marketing Officer at Comcast Advertising, where she built a powerful international marketing organization and spearheaded the rebranding of Comcast Spotlight to Effectv. She also launched Mnemonic, a creative agency, and created the Comcast RISE program to support Black-owned small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Maria co-founded Interactive One, the digital division of Urban One, overseeing marketing and digital ad sales. She also co-founded Triple Threat Films, producing award-winning projects, and held senior roles at HBO, where her marketing strategy contributed to the success of shows like The Wire.

Recognized on Billboard’s Power List and named one of Variety’s Women of Impact, Maria has won numerous Telly Awards across Warner, Comcast, and Interactive One. She serves on the board of The Frederick Douglass Family Initiative and previously served on boards such as Figure Skating in Harlem and She Runs It. Maria holds a Bachelor of Arts from Pace University and a Master of Professional Studies from Pratt Institute.

DeNora Getachew is the CEO of DoSomething.org, a 30-year old nonprofit empowering young people to change the world. She began her career working on local democracy and government reform at the New York City Council and has worked at the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law; for Public Advocate Bill de Blasio; and at state good government nonprofit Citizens Union. Throughout her career, DeNora has shaped state and local policy on a diverse portfolio of issues, including modernizing voting and campaign finance laws; increasing police accountability; and improving public education.

Craig Vaughan is a strategic leader with 25 years of corporate innovation and M&A transaction experience. In addition to closing M&A transactions, Craig has been a leader in transformational initiativesas an executive at Goldman Sachs, Sony Pictures, 21st Century Fox and Creative Artists Agency.

In 2012, Mr. Vaughan founded Vaughan Capital Advisors (“VCA”). VCA is a middle-market M&A advisory firm executing transactions in the media and tech-enabled business services sectors. VCA has closed $20B+ in transaction volume through its sector expertise, client-first approach to deal execution, and the firm’s commitment to aligning all stakeholders on a shared vision of the future.

Craig’s early career at Goldman Sachs informed his ability to lead investments in businesses with iconic brands. His projects have included financing the launch of NBAtv, the acquisition of the San Diego Padres, the corporate carveout of Essence from Time Inc., Ariel Alternatives’ acquisition of My Code and leading early-stage investments in Lyft, Dropbox, Ring, Pillpack and Casper.

Mr. Vaughan lends his philanthropic support to organizations that support arts and education. He is a board trustee at The John Thomas Dye School and the Alliance College-Ready Public Schools Foundation. Craig is on the Debbie Allen Dance Academy NMTC Board and a LA Opera Legacy Ambassador.

Craig graduated from the University of Texas with a B.A. in Finance and earned an MBA from the Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan. He holds Series 79, 62 and 63 licenses with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority. He is an avid golfer and a member of the Sigma Pi Phi business fraternity. Craig lives in Los Angeles, CA with his wife and daughter.

As Chief Data Strategy Officer, Carol directs the overall data strategy of WPP’s data products and platform business, Choreograph. She is responsible for the strategic application of data for media, creative, communication and experience optimization. Additionally, Carol is serving as the Global Data Lead for The Coca-Cola Company on behalf of WPP OpenX. She is leading a team of cross-discipline data experts (from data strategy to marketing analytics, and customer insights to platform activation) to deliver a next-generation data capability that builds marketing intelligence and drives marketing business objectives across The Coca-Cola Company ecosystem.

Carol is an agency veteran with 20+ years of experience in marketing strategy with a specialization in digital media, programmatic activation, data management, and technology platforms. Previously, Carol was at Digitas (Publicis Groupe) for 15 years where she led both the Programmatic and Media Technology capabilities globally.

Kinney Edwards is currently Head of the Creative Lab at TikTok, the in-house creative consultancy. At TikTok he is focused on guiding teams that inspire, educate and unlock the possibilities for marketers to reach their full creative potential on the platform and connect with its unique community.

LaToya Christian is a brand and consumer strategist with over a decade of experience in marketing, advertising, and media. Starting her career at Time Inc., she now serves as Managing Partner, Executive Director at GroupM, leading projects for Fortune 500 brands like Universal Pictures, Target, Google, and Circle K to drive representation, equity, and social impact. LaToya combines consumer insights, data analytics, and strategy to identify business opportunities and develop innovative marketing strategies, uncovering over $2B in untapped revenue potential for clients. Currently, she leads the New Majority Now research initiative, uniting major content and media publishers.

A sought-after thought leader, LaToya has presented at NYC Advertising Week, Cannes Lions, and SXSW, with insights featured in Forbes and MediaPost. Her industry transformation efforts have earned her a Black Star Award and an Anthem Award. She’s also been recognized for her contributions earning the title of an AdWeek Media All Star, a Cynopsis Top Women in Media and a She Runs It Game Changer, amongst others. Committed to gender equality, she supports young talent through programs like Step Up Women’s Network and the ARF Women in Analytics Board. LaToya holds a B.S. in Marketing from Hampton University and an M.S. in Integrated Marketing from New York University.

A Chicago Booth MBA alum and southside of Chicago native, Emanuel is an innovative and highly skilled organizational leader with 20+ years of strategic development, management and brand marketing expertise motivated by idea generation, innovation and an inclusive approach to team building and communication. He has led teams at prominent global organizations – The NFL, Viacom (BET Networks), Accenture, and Publicis Groupe (Burrell Communications).

Emanuel is also the creator and co-host of the creative conversation series, The Art of Storytelling now in its sixth season hosted at various Soho House locations throughout the country featuring such prominent creators as Bisa Butler, D-Nice, Raheem DeVaughn, Lenny S and many more.