OCTOBER 15-17, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C.

Culture. Commerce. Content.

We are the
Voices That Move Markets

MEDIA OWNERS
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We bring together over 350 Black media owners for innovation, networking, and transformation.

CMO'S
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Gain access to the world’s top global CMOs for unparalleled insights and networking opportunities.

CREATORS
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Join Black-owned agencies, creators, and advertisers for collaboration, innovation, and transformation.

Powering the Culture:
The Rise of Black-Owned Media

About

The 2025 NABOB Black Media Summit in Washington, D.C. is the must-attend event for Black media leaders, trailblazing agencies, powerhouse CMOs, top advertisers, and culture-shaping creators.

This is where deals get done, brands get built, and the future of Black media is defined. From bold conversations to high-impact networking, attendees will gain the tools, insights, and connections to elevate their influence and accelerate their growth.

Don’t miss the summit that sets the standard—where culture, content, and commerce collide.

Power of urban radio

This year’s conference proudly features the 25th Annual Power of Urban Radio Forum & Awards Luncheon—honoring excellence in advertising and marketing to the Black consumer market. This prestigious event celebrates brands, agencies, and leaders who champion and invest in Black-owned media to drive impactful results.

LAST YEAR'S
SPEAKERS

Ron Busby

President & CEO
U.S. Black Chambers, Inc.

Jim Winston

President
NABOB

Marc Pritchard

Chief Brand Officer
Procter & Gamble

Geoffrey Starks

Commissioner
Federal Communications Commission

Ed Gordon

President & CEO
Ed Gordon Media

Tara Deveaux

President & CEO
Burrell Communications Group

Michele Ghee

CEO
Expectant Media

Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr.

President and CEO
National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA)

Monique Nelson

Chair
UniWorld Group (UWG)

JoAnn Jenkins

President and CEO
AARP

Martha Boudreau

Chief Marketing Officer
AARP

Edna Kane-Williams

EVP/Chief DE&I Officer
AARP

Mike Hulvey

President & CEO
Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB)

Laura Kutscher

SVP, Sales Director
Nielsen Audio

Shenan Reed

Chief Media Officer
General Motors

Cecilia Jato Bitz

VP Sales Director
Nielsen Audio

Lela Coffey

VP of Multicultural Business Acceleration
P&G North America

Sherman Kizart

Managing Director
Kizart Media Partners

Kevin Miller

Chief Marketing Officer
Fresh Markets

Michael Lacorazza

Chief Marketing Officer
US Bank

Mark Prince

SVP/ Head of Economic Empowerment
Dentsu

Tony Coles

President of Multicultural Business Development,
iHeart Media

Donna Hodge

SVP, Head of Media Services
Burrell Communications

Stephen Paez

EVP/ Multicultural Media Planning & Activation
Publicis

Charlyn Stanberry, Esq.

Vice President of Government Relations
National Association of Broadcasters

Chesley Maddox-Dorsey

CEO
American Urban Radio Networks

Robert E. Branson, Esq.

President and CEO
Multicultural Media, Telecom and Internet Council

Eric Austin

VP Global Marketing & Media Innovation
Procter & Gamble

Tuwisha Rogers

SVP, Business Development
Burrell Communications

Charlotte La Niear

SR. Director N.A. Multicultural Media
P&G North America

Kimberly L. Bunton

President
TKT & Associates

Ebony McMorris

White House Correspondent
American Urban Radio Networks

Michael Roca

Managing Partner
Omnicom Communications

Charles O'Neal

Chairman of the Board
U.S. Black Chambers, Inc.

Steve Roberts

CEO
Roberts Broadcasting | USBC Board Member

Antwanye Ford

Board Vice Chairman
U.S. Black Chambers, Inc.

Namon Jones

Sr. Director, Brand Partnerships
Ebony Media

Imani Greene

CEO
The Greene Group

Mark Mandell

Director of Audio
IPG Family of Agencies

Jeffrey P. Myers

Principal & Founder
PSP Consulting

Jason Hunter

Director of Sales
Circle City Broadcasting

Shawneen Thompson

Director of Sales
WHUR(FM)

Andriena Coleman

Director of DEI
Hearts & Science Ad Agency

Tiffany Murphy

Head of Media & Marketing
USBC Media/NABOB

TICKET PRICING

General Admission

$400
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Members Only Pricing

$300
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Black-Owned Agencies Brunch

$100
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Luncheon Table of 10

$3,000
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OUR AMAZING 2024 SPONSORS

PRESENTING sponsors

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event co-chairs

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