In this important conversation, our panelists will explore the future of diverse-owned media. Topics of discussion will include challenges in securing a fair share of RFPs, balancing scale versus impact, the impact of ad blockers, data bias, rising benchmarks for competition, and the double standards that limit the operational scope of diverse-owned companies. This conversation will address the challenges, biases, and obstacles that must be confronted to ensure the survival and growth of the media industry’s diverse segment.

Anyone with a checkbook can invest, and many do. While this helps, true investment involves more than just writing a check. It requires consistency, care, and concern for how the investment is used and its impact on those it affects. In this candid conversation, Shenan Reed, Global Chief Media Officer of General Motors, will join REVOLT CEO Detavio Samuels for a fireside chat on the necessity of supporting sustainable growth and fostering equitable representation for diverse-owned media and marketing companies.

The gaming industry in exploding, but the profile of the typical gamer has changed. This isn’t the nerd in the basement, staying up all night drinking Red Bull and eating power bars. Gamers are actaul the cool kids and have started their own subculture at the center of this cultural repositioning are diverse gamers, who bring their own swag and style to the sport. In this panel discussion sponsorsed by Dentsu, we will dive into the gaming industry and discuss how diverse gamers are reshaping it.

Over the past few decades, there has been minimal progress in TV and Hollywood towards embracing storytelling that portrays the Black experience in a modern context, free from tropes and stereotypes. While there have been breakthroughs and an increase in Black content, are we truly making progress relative to our significant impact on pop and world culture? In this panel, moderated by Detavio Samuels, CEO of Revolt, Charles King, Stacie King, and Coodie and Chike will discuss the future of Black storytelling. They will explore what constitutes a Black story and examine what it will take to move beyond generalizations that perpetuate stereotypes in Black entertainment.

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The discussion centers on the role of Black leaders in the boardrooms of Agency Holding Companies and their influence on long-term corporate strategies. Black representation is no longer a nice-to-have; it is essential for corporate performance, good governance, and sustainability. We are honored to bring together leading Black Board Directors to discuss how they are driving change in the corporate boardroom.

America is diversifying rapidly, making it increasingly challenging for brands to communicate authentically to all audiences. How can culture, and a brand’s understanding of it, help build meaningful equity with consumers in a way that is both authentic and impactful? In this keynote, Alia Kemet, CMO of Shipt, will explore the key principles of building a culture-first brand, why it matters, how to activate a brand through culture, and—most importantly—how to measure its impact.

DE&I is undergoing a significant transition. Driven by political agendas that seek to downplay or diminish the need for a level playing field for individuals from diverse backgrounds, we are witnessing a troubling reduction in corporate America’s commitments to maintaining vital DE&I roles and programs. DE&I departments are being downsized or eliminated, and supplier diversity programs are also facing scrutiny under this new wave of opposition. In this panel, sponsored by Diageo, we will examine the forces impacting DE&I and explore how it must evolve to endure and thrive.

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 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 its so popular amongst diverse influencers, celebrities and athletes.