BOMESI Accelerator Upfront

Jun 16, 2023 1:00 PM

Location:

Indigo Hotel, Avery Room
121 S Elgin Ave, Tulsa, OK 74120

Meet our inaugural cohort and the publishers who are taking their media platforms to the next level.

Live Stream Available Below

About

Meet our inaugural cohort and the publishers who are taking their media platforms to the next level.

The BOMESI Accelerator Upfront is an opportunity for the seven publishers from our program to showcase their platforms and share their missions to a room of advertisers, investors,executives, and industry leaders.

About the Program

The BOMESI Accelerator is on a mission to increase the number of Diverse and Black-owned media companies that are well-positioned to do business sustainably with the nation’s top advertisers.

We focus on infrastructure, ecosystem building, and audience development to increase deal flow and total investment to a greater number of Diverse and Black-owned media platforms, amplifying their voices to help build a more equitable future.

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This multi-year accelerator runs two cohorts per year, each focused on creating sustainable business growth for Diverse and Black-owned media platforms, amplifying their voices to help build a more equitable future. Each cohort puts seven Diverse and Black-owned publishers on an accelerated growth trajectory, supported by a host of mentors, community leaders, and partners.

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Publishers gain access to BOMESI’s expertise and network, a $25,000 non-dilutive grant, and pitching opportunities among influential figures in the industry.

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Black Owned Media Weekend

Following our invite only upfront, guests are invited to join us at Black Owned Media Weekend. You can register on the official conference site here.

Agenda

Opening Remarks

Upfront Presentations

Networking

Meet the publishers

Bauce

BK Reader

CultureBanx

The Curvy Fashionista

Luz Collective

Parle

Watch the Yard

Meet our MC

Guest Speakers

Alfred Edmond

SVP & Executive Editor

Black Enterprise

Shane Kelly

Founder + CEO

Cinematica

COVID-19 Safety

For the safety of all attendees, all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, will be expected to wear a mask for the duration of this event.

Presenters during the event (startups, emcee, expert panelists) may remove their mask while speaking, but will be required to wear a mask at all other times.

Upon Arrival

Fully vaccinated guests are required to show proof of vaccination (physical or digital)
Guests who are not fully vaccinated are required to obtain a negative COVID-19 rapid test within 72 hours of the event start time and show their negative test result (physical or digital)
All guests will be required to complete a mandatory health screening assessment questionnaire asking about:

COVID- 19 symptoms within the past 14 days
Positive COVID-19 test result within the past 14 days
Close contact with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 cases within the past 14 days

Organizers will oversee a temperature check
Anyone appearing unwell or exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 will be asked to leave the event immediately.

Social Distancing

The audience seating will be set-up following recommended social distancing guidelines to encourage social distancing. Audience members will be encouraged to adhere to social distancing guidelines when possible.
Presenters will be seated according to social distancing guidelines.

If you are not feeling well, please do not come to the event. You can instead watch the event virtually, via the event link (updated on the day of the event).

Disclaimer

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That an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present.
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That health advice and guidelines are subject to change at any time.
That you Will adhere to all host and venue instructions, directions, and advice, through written or verbal communication, at all times.

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