Media & Information

Esteemed specialists working in the fields of media education, digital media, multimedia and radio services

Sherontelle Dirskell

Sherontelle Dirskell

Sherontelle Dirskell is a Celebrity Publicist, Entrepreneur, Motivational speaker, and Author of “My
Now Entrepreneur”. Made guest appearances: Rachel Ray TV show, Steve Harvey, multiple appearances on Dr. Oz and a host of national radio shows.
For 10 years she has been freelancing in the entertainment industry, as a publicist in music public
relations. Offering a full-time service as a liaison between music artists, labels, and media outlets, through PR campaign building, music release promotions, media training, and social media campaigns. She has worked with industry icons such as Grammy nominated artist Dave Tolliver of the group Men at Large, Tyrese Gibson, 2x Grammy Winning Producer Focus, Multi-Platinum
Producer Jimi Kendrix, DJ coalition (Cx1Djs), and other high-profile clients, executives, and companies.
Sherontelle found her love for public relations and motivational speaking after recently appearing on a radio show “Lady Flava Show” where she gave insight to listeners on how they too can find their “Passion and Purpose”. She has found a great passion to live her life inspiring others to live beyond their limited beliefs. Her mission is to empower men and women to live beyond their fears, pursue their dreams, and step into their greatness.
As a strong advocate for enriching people lives, her love for motivational speaking as grown.
She has had the most rewarding accomplishments and her skills and abilities in the field of public relations; further proves her commitment to her mission in life and to continue to be a great asset to developing a world of love, peace, empathy and understanding.

Sherontelle Dirskell is a Celebrity Publicist, Entrepreneur, Motivational speaker, and Author of “My Now Entrepreneur”. Made guest appearances: Rachel Ray TV show, Steve Harvey, multiple appearances on Dr. Oz and a host of national radio shows. For... Show more

Hanna Gnann

Hanna Gnann

Hanna Gnann is a digital marketing professional with 15 years of experience in building brands. She is a Marketing Manager at Accenture | SolutionsIQ where she is responsible for external brand communications, which includes management on social media. She is also the producer of the Agile Amped podcast.

Hanna has spent most of her career leading teams through mentoring and motivating others, and she’s a huge proponent of equality at work, especially for women in technology, and much of my blogging centers around that topic.

Hanna Gnann is a digital marketing professional with 15 years of experience in building brands. She is a Marketing Manager at Accenture | SolutionsIQ where she is responsible for external brand communications, which includes management on social medi... Show more

Gregory Kirkham

Gregory Kirkham

Gregory Kirkham is the author of LeadFormula™, and The Formula Series™, and is an operations executive and COO who builds the infrastructure that lets companies scale. Over nearly two decades he has been brought into agencies, founder-led businesses, and growth-stage ventures when expansion outpaces structure, designing the SOPs, client success systems, forecasting, and accountability frameworks that turn early traction into a durable operating model.
His range spans operations, revenue operations and design, and media. Among other ventures, he built and chairs a podcast network that produced roughly 2,500 episodes reaching more than 1.6 million viewers, an operation he uses as a case study in building content and audience systems with the same rigor he brings to any function. He has built and led teams, stood up sales organizations and sales enablement operational structures, and operated as an embedded partner across a portfolio of companies ranging from solar, to law firms, and more.
He speaks on operational architecture, scaling founder-led businesses, revenue operations, and the honest economics of media as a growth channel. He is a U.S. Navy veteran and holds an MBA in entrepreneurship.

Gregory Kirkham is the author of LeadFormula™, and The Formula Series™, and is an operations executive and COO who builds the infrastructure that lets companies scale. Over nearly two decades he has been brought into agencies, founder-led businesses... Show more

Julia Portela

Julia Portela

Julia is a podcast host who views pop culture as entertainment and a lens for understanding the world. Her work centers representation, community, and the belief that engaging critically with the stories we love can be both meaningful and fun

Julia is a podcast host who views pop culture as entertainment and a lens for understanding the world. Her work centers representation, community, and the belief that engaging critically with the stories we love can be both meaningful and fun Show more

Juliana Castro Varon

Juliana Castro Varon

A designer, writer and technologist, Juliana Castro Varón is the senior design editor of AI Initiatives at The New York Times, and a cartoonist for The New Yorker. She’s the founder and now board member of Cita Press, a publisher of dozens of books by women, currently sponsored by Educopia and funded by Mellon. Juliana has received fellowships from Fulbright and Harvard, where she’s an affiliate at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society.

A designer, writer and technologist, Juliana Castro Varón is the senior design editor of AI Initiatives at The New York Times, and a cartoonist for The New Yorker. She’s the founder and now board member of Cita Press, a publisher of dozens of books b... Show more

Ben Felder

Ben Felder

Ben Felder is an Oklahoma City-based editor for Investigate Midwest, a non-profit news organization that covers corporate agriculture and other powerful players in the U.S. food system.

Ben Felder is an Oklahoma City-based editor for Investigate Midwest, a non-profit news organization that covers corporate agriculture and other powerful players in the U.S. food system. Show more

Angel Paredes Barato

Angel Paredes Barato

Passionate Engineering Manager at Datadog, mentoring aspiring engineers and advocating for the importance of soft skills in achieving success. Sometimes I like to define myself as "proud holistic hobbyist".

Passionate Engineering Manager at Datadog, mentoring aspiring engineers and advocating for the importance of soft skills in achieving success. Sometimes I like to define myself as "proud holistic hobbyist". Show more

Krešimir Ćorluka

Krešimir Ćorluka

I'm just an SEO who loves to experiment with how search works and how to rank.

I love weird ways to get our clients 2x, 5x and 10x results which we get by combining some secret sauce backlinking strategies, content and technical SEO (depending on the website).

Also love to share my findings on LinkedIn and the biggest SEO Facebook group in the region - SEO Hrvatska. We started the group a few years ago and it has gone up to 2500 members, which we are really proud of.

I'm no stranger to organizing SEO meetups, events and conferences, as well as being a speaker at other companies' events.

I'm just an SEO who loves to experiment with how search works and how to rank. I love weird ways to get our clients 2x, 5x and 10x results which we get by combining some secret sauce backlinking strategies, content and technical SEO (depending on... Show more

Dave Hansen-Lange

Dave Hansen-Lange

Dave guides teams to build websites. But it’s not just about replicating design. He aims to provide the unique tools content creators need to make changes to their sites while anticipating their future needs. As a seasoned facilitator, he shepherds client strategy while breaking down silos between Four Kitchens’ engineering, design, and project management teams. When it comes to the end user experience, his mission is build uncomplicated systems that allow site editors to do their best work.

Dave guides teams to build websites. But it’s not just about replicating design. He aims to provide the unique tools content creators need to make changes to their sites while anticipating their future needs. As a seasoned facilitator, he shepherds c... Show more

Olga Anyutsa

Olga Anyutsa

Communication and advocacy professional focused on advancing digital rights, civic space, and citizen engagement through strategic storytelling and media advocacy in Africa.

Communication and advocacy professional focused on advancing digital rights, civic space, and citizen engagement through strategic storytelling and media advocacy in Africa. Show more

Danielle Windecker-Hilton

Danielle Windecker-Hilton

I am a senior PR and marketing leader with nearly two decades of experience helping brands define their voice, build influence and connect with the audiences that matter. Having worked across both Canada and the UK, I bring an international perspective to shaping narratives that cut through the noise and deliver meaningful, measurable impact.

I believe communication is one of the most powerful tools a business can use. The right message, delivered strategically, can build trust, raise awareness, navigate complexity and drive commercial growth. This belief underpins my work at Sycamore, where I partner with ambitious brands to turn clear thinking and compelling storytelling into tangible results.

My expertise spans public relations, brand strategy, media relations, crisis communications, business development and partnership growth. I have led campaigns that secure national media coverage, strengthen reputations and support long-term business success. I am as comfortable setting strategy at board level as I am getting hands-on to land coverage or deliver a high-stakes launch.

As a speaker, I am known for being calm, clear and solutions-focused, combining strategic insight with practical, real-world experience. I bring structure, creativity and momentum to every conversation, with a strong belief in collaboration and the power of communication to unlock growth.

I am a senior PR and marketing leader with nearly two decades of experience helping brands define their voice, build influence and connect with the audiences that matter. Having worked across both Canada and the UK, I bring an international perspecti... Show more

Koti Ange Laurentia DA

Koti Ange Laurentia DA

DA Koti Ange Laurentia est une jeune communicante d’entreprise et de relations publiques de formation. Elle possède des compétences en production de contenus web, gestion des réseaux sociaux et capitalisation de projets. Elle est également membre du Réseau des Héroïnes du Faso, une organisation de jeunes filles qui utilise le digital pour promouvoir l’égalité des genres et défendre les droits des femmes. Fort de son dynamisme et de son leadership, elle a été élue « Héroïne de l’année 2022 ». Par ailleurs, depuis 2023, elle assure la création de contenus et la gestion des réseaux sociaux pour le programme Young Leading Conference, un événement propulsé par le Réseau des Héroïnes du Faso et mobilisant des milliers de jeunes autour du numérique.

DA Koti Ange Laurentia est une jeune communicante d’entreprise et de relations publiques de formation. Elle possède des compétences en production de contenus web, gestion des réseaux sociaux et capitalisation de projets. Elle est également membre du ... Show more

Bbker Sy

Bbker Sy

Consultant, spécialiste en relations publiques et communication de crise, il accompagne les organisations publiques et privées dans la gestion de leur image, la maîtrise des enjeux réputationnels et la communication en contexte sensible. Son expertise couvre la stratégie de communication, la gestion des situations de crise, les relations médias et l’élaboration de dispositifs de communication adaptés à des environnements complexes.
Habitué à intervenir sur des problématiques liées à la gouvernance, à l’information et à la perception publique, il travaille aux côtés de dirigeants, d’institutions et d’acteurs de la société civile pour renforcer la crédibilité des messages, anticiper les risques et préserver la confiance des parties prenantes.

Consultant, spécialiste en relations publiques et communication de crise, il accompagne les organisations publiques et privées dans la gestion de leur image, la maîtrise des enjeux réputationnels et la communication en contexte sensible. Son expertis... Show more

Jinah Kim

Jinah Kim

Jinah Kim's research focuses on the American Century in Asia, decolonizing Korea, and legacies of US militarism in the Asia-Pacific. She is the recipient of the 2020-2021 National Endowment for the Humanities Award and the 2020 California Civil Liberties Grant.

Jinah Kim's research focuses on the American Century in Asia, decolonizing Korea, and legacies of US militarism in the Asia-Pacific. She is the recipient of the 2020-2021 National Endowment for the Humanities Award and the 2020 California Civil Liber... Show more

Alessandro Berti

Alessandro Berti

Alessandro è un ricercatore postdoc in Algoritmi Quantistici presso l'Università di Pisa.
Nel tempo libero, Alessandro è co-host presso il PointerPodcast, un podcast rivolto agli appassionati di innovazione e tecnologia.

Alessandro è un ricercatore postdoc in Algoritmi Quantistici presso l'Università di Pisa. Nel tempo libero, Alessandro è co-host presso il PointerPodcast, un podcast rivolto agli appassionati di innovazione e tecnologia. Show more

David Wilder

David Wilder

David Wilder, with decades of experience, is a creative leader specializing in storytelling across various platforms, including broadcast, digital, social, print, and mobile. His multidisciplinary approach and background in directing successful campaigns for national brands like Discovery, National Geographic, PBS, TBS, TNT, AMTRAK, and Comcast, as well as national nonprofits and political campaigns enable him to help agencies, companies, and teams transform creative ideas into successful campaigns.

Outside of work, David is passionate about design, technology, and storytelling in all forms—from emerging digital platforms to the timeless power of a great visual identity. He’s also the founder of It’sWilder, a creative studio where he continues to explore motion, branding, and iOS app design.

David Wilder, with decades of experience, is a creative leader specializing in storytelling across various platforms, including broadcast, digital, social, print, and mobile. His multidisciplinary approach and background in directing successful campa... Show more

Chris Byrne

Chris Byrne

Based near London, UK I've spoken at various events including the Brighton SEO conference:

My slides & video from my talk at the Brighton SEO conference (they asked us to record ourselves) in September 2021:

https://www.seolondonsurrey.co.uk/blog/voice-search-insights-and-trends-from-google-keyword-research

My notes, video and slides from my online talk at the Search Advertising Show conference in July 2021:

https://www.seolondonsurrey.co.uk/blog/search-advertising-show-conference-brighton-july-2021

My video, notes and slides from my online talk at Brighton SEO in March 2021: https://www.seolondonsurrey.co.uk/blog/how-to-identify-your-competitors-paid-sponsored-links-quickly-and-easily .

In 2009 I taught a seminar on the subject of the use of hip hop / 'urban'​ culture in marketing and advertising on the Intercultural Communication module of the BA Communications course at the American International University London's campus in Richmond. I've trained many companies in SEO and digital marketing related topics including the Federation of Master Builders.

I'm available for public speaking.

Based near London, UK I've spoken at various events including the Brighton SEO conference: My slides & video from my talk at the Brighton SEO conference (they asked us to record ourselves) in September 2021: https://www.seolondonsurrey.co.uk/bl... Show more

Leyonce Baha

Leyonce Baha

Je m’appelle Leyonce Baha. Je suis entrepreneur, spécialiste en marketing et communication, ainsi qu’agent publicitaire. Je suis CEO des ETs ZOE, fondatrice de VoiceTPOT Empower, et leader principal de VoiceTPOT TV Média.

Ma carrière se concentre sur le marketing digital, les nouvelles technologies et la communication, avec un accent particulier sur la puissance transformatrice de l’intelligence artificielle. Mon objectif est de stimuler la croissance économique mondiale tout en promouvant l’éducation et la transformation sociale, notamment chez la jeunesse.

Je m’appelle Leyonce Baha. Je suis entrepreneur, spécialiste en marketing et communication, ainsi qu’agent publicitaire. Je suis CEO des ETs ZOE, fondatrice de VoiceTPOT Empower, et leader principal de VoiceTPOT TV Média. Ma carrière se concentre ... Show more

Bobbie Carlton

Bobbie Carlton

Bobbie Carlton is the founder of Carlton PR & Marketing, Innovation Nights and Innovation Women, or, as she calls them, the day job, the night job and the dream job. Carlton is an entertaining, tell-it-like-it-is speaker who speaks extensively (and passionately) about public speaking and how it can be the driving force behind career growth and business success. She's a TEDx speaker; an entertaining startup event host; she's spoken at the United Nations; she's shared the stage with storytelling legend (and NPR's Snap Judgment host) Glynn Washington; and she's been on the main stage for some of the world’s best-known conferences for technical and professional women. Carlton has been featured on CBS News, in the Wall Street Journal, Boston Globe, USA Today and other major media. She was previously the head of global PR at two different enterprise software companies and the head of marketing for a brand devoted to providing positive role models for preteen girls. She’s inspired thousands of technical, entrepreneurial and executive women to take control of their own speaking careers and has worked with event managers around the world to deliver diverse and inclusive events.

Bobbie Carlton is the founder of Carlton PR & Marketing, Innovation Nights and Innovation Women, or, as she calls them, the day job, the night job and the dream job. Carlton is an entertaining, tell-it-like-it-is speaker who speaks extensively (and p... Show more

S. David Ramirez

S. David Ramirez

S. David Ramirez, CFEE, is an award-winning marketing technologist based in San Antonio, Texas. He is the founder and principal consultant of SDMRamirez, LLC, a micro-agency serving events, entrepreneurs, and ecosystems across North America. He is a subject matter expert, speaking about marketing and technology at top-tier conferences like Adweek Magazine's Social Media Week North America, the Hospitality and Finance Technology Professionals conference, and the Meeting Professionals International World Education Summit. He serves on the faculty for the National Event Management School and the Texas Event Management Institute. He is a board member of the International Festivals and Events Association Foundation. Mostly, he's a nerd; talk to him about anime, craft beer, and science fiction.

S. David Ramirez, CFEE, is an award-winning marketing technologist based in San Antonio, Texas. He is the founder and principal consultant of SDMRamirez, LLC, a micro-agency serving events, entrepreneurs, and ecosystems across North America. He is a ... Show more

Ximena Orjuela

Ximena Orjuela

Ximena is a Public Relations professional with over 10 years of experience collaborating with startups and scaleups across a wide range of areas. She has supported communities and is an organizer of mad_in_api, a Google Cloud community in collaboration with Google Spain. She has also worked on the organization, management, and execution of acceleration programs for startups such as "Google for Startups" in Latin America.

As a WTM ambassador, her goal is to be a supportive voice for the neurodiverse population in the IT industry, particularly for women. She draws on her personal experience of having a circle of neurodiverse family members working in the IT industry.

Ximena is a Public Relations professional with over 10 years of experience collaborating with startups and scaleups across a wide range of areas. She has supported communities and is an organizer of mad_in_api, a Google Cloud community in collaborati... Show more

Samuel Scott

Samuel Scott

After his careers in journalism and marketing, Samuel Scott is now a vaccinated professional keynote marketing speaker and member of Toastmasters International as well as the writer of The Promotion Fix column for The Drum. Born and raised in the United States, he now lives in Tel Aviv.

After his careers in journalism and marketing, Samuel Scott is now a vaccinated professional keynote marketing speaker and member of Toastmasters International as well as the writer of The Promotion Fix column for The Drum. Born and raised in the Uni... Show more

Andriani Manetta

Andriani Manetta

A pioneering marketing and communications strategist specializing in Artificial Intelligence, robotics, and digital transformation. Serves as Marketing Director of Sophia the Robot (Hanson Robotics) for Greece, Cyprus, and Australia, leading collaborations that connect technology, ethics, and culture while promoting responsible innovation.

As Founder and CEO of Victorious Network, Greece’s first AI-driven marketing and communications agency, she develops strategies that merge creativity, sustainability, and intelligent systems to drive meaningful impact across industries.

A graduate of the Oxford Executive Program in Artificial Intelligence, she is also an active mentor and international speaker, supporting women, startups, and innovation ecosystems through mentorship and participation in hackathons. Her guidance focuses on leadership, ethical innovation, and the responsible use of AI.

Her work bridges human creativity with emerging technologies, redefining how innovation serves society and inspires future digital leaders. She is currently developing AIsLAND 2026, a visionary global initiative connecting technology, sustainability, and culture.

A pioneering marketing and communications strategist specializing in Artificial Intelligence, robotics, and digital transformation. Serves as Marketing Director of Sophia the Robot (Hanson Robotics) for Greece, Cyprus, and Australia, leading collabor... Show more

Preksha Baid

Preksha Baid

A passionate graphic designer with a strong foundation in brand strategy, storytelling, and design rising from the city of joy - Kolkata. My journey began with a digital marketing internship in Class 11, shaping my creative path. Since then, I’ve gained hands-on experience in fashion, events, and marketing, including a full-time
internship at Spaceage Multiproducts Pvt. Ltd., where I
honed my skills in business operations and branding. I
specialize in event management and crafting impactful campaigns that emotionally connect with audiences. Inspired by travel and diverse cultures, I bring fresh,
innovative perspectives to my work.

A passionate graphic designer with a strong foundation in brand strategy, storytelling, and design rising from the city of joy - Kolkata. My journey began with a digital marketing internship in Class 11, shaping my creative path. Since then, I’ve gai... Show more

Telma Negreiros

Telma Negreiros

Telma Negreiros is an executive leader, author, keynote speaker, and executive coach with over 25 years of international experience in communications, technology, and corporate transformation.
A former CEO and Vice President, she has led global teams across Europe and the U.S., living and working in Amsterdam, Berlin, Lisbon, and New York — cities that have shaped her dynamic, cross-cultural approach to leadership and innovation.
Telma is the creator of the 7 Steps to Success™ Leadership Method and The Identity Rewire Code™, two acclaimed frameworks that empower leaders to build clarity, confidence, and impact. Her work bridges AI-driven strategy, inclusive leadership, and intentional communication, guiding organisations to thrive in an era of disruption and transformation.
Through her global keynotes and training programs, Telma helps leaders communicate with authenticity, lead with empathy, and transform with purpose.
Her belief: real transformation begins when leadership becomes unapologetically human.

Telma Negreiros is an executive leader, author, keynote speaker, and executive coach with over 25 years of international experience in communications, technology, and corporate transformation. A former CEO and Vice President, she has led global team... Show more

Ana Sarmiento

Ana Sarmiento

Ana Sarmiento is a Growth Product Manager and AI evangelist with over a decade of experience bridging technical innovation and human-centered design. She has led projects in personalization, data strategy, and automation, helping cross-functional teams translate data into decisions. Ana is also the founder of Cabana Media, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting AI literacy in underserved communities, where she creates programs that empower seniors, immigrants, neurodivergent and BIPOC individuals to engage with AI as creators, not just consumers. Her mission is to build technology that tells stories, drives equity, and inspires the next generation of builders.

Ana Sarmiento is a Growth Product Manager and AI evangelist with over a decade of experience bridging technical innovation and human-centered design. She has led projects in personalization, data strategy, and automation, helping cross-functional tea... Show more

Susan Moore

Susan Moore

Susan Moore is the Senior Community Engagement Manager at IIBA. Before joining IIBA, she spent over 20 years as a business analysis professional in finance, insurance, and utilities, working in both the business and technology.

She holds IIBA’s Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) and Agile Analysis Certification (AAC), along with a few more business analysis and agile badges.

As the host of IIBA’s podcast, Business Analysis Live!, Susan talks with business analysis professionals from around the globe to share their insights and experiences.

When she’s not immersed in all things business analysis, you’ll find Susan dancing, traveling, or cheering on her alma mater, the University of North Carolina. #GoHeels

Susan Moore is the Senior Community Engagement Manager at IIBA. Before joining IIBA, she spent over 20 years as a business analysis professional in finance, insurance, and utilities, working in both the business and technology. She holds IIBA’s C... Show more

Brandon Birkmeyer

Brandon Birkmeyer

Brandon is a personal branding specialist and a former Coca-Cola and Apple advertising executive with over 22 years of experience at Madison Avenue advertising agencies advising top FORTUNE 100 companies on brand strategy. In 2018, he launched the Brands On Brands podcast, consistently ranked as a Top 5 Branding Podcast on Apple Podcasts. This session comes from Brandon's new book, Front & Center Leadership, published July 31st, 2024!

Find Brandon’s speaking reels for keynotes and workshops at brandonbirkmeyer.com/speaking.

Brandon is a personal branding specialist and a former Coca-Cola and Apple advertising executive with over 22 years of experience at Madison Avenue advertising agencies advising top FORTUNE 100 companies on brand strategy. In 2018, he launched the Br... Show more

Ashira Prossack

Ashira Prossack

Ashira Prossack is an Internationally recognized Communication coach, trainer, and speaker. She helps professionals of all levels become better communicators in the workplace.

Ashira is an experienced coach, teacher, and leader with 17 years of coaching experience, 14 years of teaching experience, and 15 years in leadership. She is also a certified English as a Second Language teacher specializing in adult education. She brings this teaching experience to her communication coaching and training, combining best practices in both education and coaching to deliver a transformative experience to her clients.

Ashira has worked with individuals and organizations of all sizes ranging from startups to Fortune 100 companies including Microsoft, ABC, Samsung, IBM, PepsiCo, PwC, DHL, and NYPD. She was a regular contributor for Forbes and is a sought after thought leader featured in multiple industry publications. Ashira was named one of the top communication coaches in 2022 and 2023 by Coach Foundation.

Ashira Prossack is an Internationally recognized Communication coach, trainer, and speaker. She helps professionals of all levels become better communicators in the workplace. Ashira is an experienced coach, teacher, and leader with 17 years of c... Show more

João Victor Girard

João Victor Girard

Even before graduating from college, João Victor has been an aficionado for media streaming and transmission protocols. One of them is connecting mobile devices and TVs by his own sound-based protocol. Working at Globo, many of his dreams have been propelled, and a new one emerged, Android development.

Even before graduating from college, João Victor has been an aficionado for media streaming and transmission protocols. One of them is connecting mobile devices and TVs by his own sound-based protocol. Working at Globo, many of his dreams have been p... Show more

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