BOMESI Digital Publishing Accelerator
Fall 2023 Cohort
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Congratulations to our second cohort of graduates! You can read more about our time together at CES 2024 here.
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The BOMESI Accelerator is focused on increasing 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.
We have identified high quality Diverse and Black-owned media companies that will be able to take their business to the next level through the accelerator. Our curriculum is largely focused on leveling up business fundamentals, deepening an understanding of monetization strategies and advertising sales, and audience growth.
Program
Focus
Areas
Lead Mentors
Keith Clinkscales
Founder & CEO
KTC Ventures
Michele Ghee
CEO
Expectant Media
BOMESI Co-Founders
DéVon Christopher Johnson
Founder & CEO
BleuLife Media Group
Rhonesha Byng
Founder & CEO
Her Agenda
Judges
Reggie Gustav
Senior Brand Manager
Jameson at Pernod Ricard
Kehinde Akiwowo
Senior Director
She Media
Jonathan Jackson
Advisory Board Member
sparks & honey
Darian Symone Harvin
News Curator
DarianSymone.com
Charles Chapman
Manager, Multicultural Marketing for GM
Jeannine Shao Collins
Chief Client Officer
Kargo
Vanessa Vining
Founder & CEO
The Cultural Effect, Inc.
Vernée Norman
Lifestyle Design & Career Strategy Coach
Jade Contreras
Client Services Manager
Kargo
Mike Gifis
Founder and Partner
Marcy Damn
Kristina Rios
Client Services Manager
Kargo
Partners
Founding Partners
Program Partners
Industry Partners
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