Where culture meets capital

Held live during BLACKWEEK in NYC, Creator Upfronts bring together today’s most impactful creators, media companies, and cultural innovators to pitch bold, purpose-driven ideas directly to the brands and investors shaping what’s next. Whether you’re presenting or investing, this is where new platforms are discovered, partnerships are forged, and culture-forward innovation takes center stage.

For Creators, Publishers, & Innovators

Pitch your next big thing to the people who can fund it.

Designed for creators with scalable ideas and platforms rooted in cultural relevance, the Creator Upfronts are your opportunity to present in front of senior decision-makers actively sourcing new talent, stories, and ventures.

Your pitch platform package includes:

  • A featured 15-minute presentation slot (Oct 7–8)
  • Curated networking with attending investors and brands
  • Promotion in the official Creator Upfronts newsletter
  • Spotlight on BLACKWEEK’s website, app, and social channels
  • Ongoing visibility among potential buyers and partners

*Note: Pitch participants must have an active Blackweek registration to confirm placement.

Who should pitch:

Creators, publishers, studios, entrepreneurs, event producers, and content founders with bold ideas and a clear point of view.

For investors, brands & agencies

Discover what’s next — and help shape what gets funded, built, and amplified.

BLACKWEEK Creator Upfronts offer a curated slate of 5–10 daily presentations designed to connect you with high-impact cultural innovators. Your presence helps move the work forward — and your participation unlocks early access to the next era of storytelling.

Investor participation includes:

    • Complimentary Executive Passes (two per attending investment lead)
    • Priority seating at all Upfront presentations (Oct 7-8)
    • Access to curated networking events with creators and founders
    • Recognition in BLACKWEEK’s Upfronts newsletter and investor roll
    • Early alignment with scalable, purpose-driven ideas

Attendance expectation:

A portion of your day will be dedicated to attending presentations. Your presence is the investment.

Why Blackweek? Why Now?

In today’s marketplace, culture isn’t adjacent to commerce — it is the commerce. BLACKWEEK is where the most forward-thinking minds in media, marketing, and innovation converge to explore how culture drives every dollar, decision, and deal.

Ready to take part?

Reserve your spot — whether you’re pitching or investing.
Questions? Contact us at upfronts@blackweek.co