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Rockstar — Darren Martin Jr.   Darren Martin Jr. is a strategist, writer, producer and instructor specializing in integrated marketing, media production, and inclusive communications. He is the founder and president of Streamlined Media & Communications (SMC), which houses two divisions: StreamLined and Bold Culture. StreamLined delivers multicultural communications strategy, media production, and investment across…

Rockstar — Theo Gibson   Theo Gibson is an ECD at JOAN and is known as an award-winning creative, brand strategist and content specialist with over sixteen years of experience in the marketing industry. His never-ending mission to see the beauty and obscurities in life and challenge conventional thinking has led him to work with…

The new initiative aims to ensure SMBs and mid-market brands aren’t left behind in the digital marketplace HOUSTON, Feb. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Direct Digital Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: DRCT) (“Direct Digital Holdings” or the “Company”), a leading advertising and marketing technology platform operating through its companies Colossus Media, LLC (“Colossus SSP”) and Orange 142, LLC (“Orange 142”), today…

The U.S. gaming market is valued at $58.7 billion, with Black gamers making up 15% of the player base. Despite their strong presence, their segment potential remains largely untapped. In honor of Black History Month, it is important to recognize the growing influence and economic power of Black gamers, a demographic that has yet to…

  What if I told you that you already have the tools to break your own cycle of self-sabotage? If you attended my recent workshop at the Women Now conference, you may have a clue about what I’m referencing. So, let me ask you—how do YOU self-sabotage? Here are some possible signs: Do you avoid…

Innovator — Micheline Grace Lewis   Micheline Grace Lewis serves as Chief People Officer, DDB Americas. The addition of Micheline to the network amplifies DDB’s vision to nurture talent, strengthen learning and development, and promote an inclusive culture through regular communications, and strategic & innovative HR and DEI&B initiatives.   Most recently, Micheline worked as the…

Rockstar — Khari Motayne   Khari Motayne is a vice president at CMI Media Group, where he drives innovative campaigns connecting breakthrough pharmaceutical and biotech treatments with diverse audiences. With nine years of experience across healthcare, finance, entertainment, and retail, he has crafted impactful omnichannel strategies that engage communities and grow businesses, from startups to…

  NEW YORK, February 4, 2025. OUTFRONT Media Inc. (NYSE: OUT) today announced the appointment of Nick Brien as Interim Chief Executive Officer, effective February 10, 2025. With a dynamic blend of industry expertise and decades of leadership experience, Brien is uniquely positioned to lead OUTFRONT Media into its next chapter of innovation and growth.…

  New feature sets the stage for more automated, programmatic OOH creative approval workflows; accelerates campaign turnaround, enabling media owners to access untapped revenue     MONTREAL, Feb 5, 2025 – Live from its annual customer summit, Broadsign Connect, in Barcelona, Spain, Broadsign today unveiled a preview of an artificial intelligence (AI) powered creative categorization and approval feature coming…

  OVERVIEW At CES 2025 (Jan. 7-10), things felt different. Wildfires raged in Los Angeles, while technology giants like Meta shared updates that threatened to overshadow the exhibitors, brands, and marketers that descended upon Las Vegas for the annual trade show. According to the Consumer Technology Association, CES “drew in 4500+ exhibitors & 141K+ attendees,…