Keith Clinkscales
Media Executive and Magazine Publishing Entrepreneur; Urban Marketing Expert
Keith Clinkscales is a dynamic, innovative and courageous producer and media executive. He has been recently named the CEO of Revolt Media. Previously, Clinkscales founded Vanguarde Media, Inc. with a mission to give voice to the relevant issues, interests and concerns of today's urban audiences. Clinkscales is a Harvard M.B.A. and was the first African American named as a president at Time, Inc., where he served as president and CEO of VIBE magazine. Under Clinkscales' leadership, VIBE was the fastest growing publication to reach profitability in Time Warner history. Clinkscales lectures extensively at media and entertainment industry events, and to marketers who desire to tap into the power of urban culture. He offers guidance to corporations looking to grow market share by expanding into the urban marketplace and to those looking to understand the impact of urban culture on the ever-changing American media landscape.
Keith is a dynamic, innovative and courageous producer and media executive. He has been recently named the CEO of Revolt Media.
Keith has developed and produced content across multiple media platforms. Keith is also the CEO of Shadow League Digital, which operates The Shadow League. The Shadow League is a digital sports platform with the unique mission of delivering sports news with the real…Insights, commentary and analysis.
A national speaker and industry leader lauded for his ability to steer organizations to success by leveraging connections and building relationships. Keith is known industry-wide for captivating audiences with engaging delivery and expertise with topics focused on the power of culture and its impact on shaping America’s history.
Keith’s work has been the recipient of two National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Excellence in Journalism Awards. He also received two Peabody Awards – one for the ESPN 30 For 30 Documentary Series and the other for the four-hour documentary special Black Magic. For ESPN the Magazine he worked to develop the Body Issue initiative, he also received a National Magazine Award for his work on The Magazine. Clinkscales has received numerous honors, most recently named one of the Top 50 Minorities in Cable by Cableworld Magazine. Prior to his time with ESPN, he received National Magazine Award nominations for his work with VIBE Magazine.
Keith has developed and produced content across multiple media platforms. Keith is also the CEO of Shadow League Digital, which operates The Shadow League. The Shadow League is a digital sports platform with the unique mission of delivering sports news with the real…Insights, commentary and analysis.
A national speaker and industry leader lauded for his ability to steer organizations to success by leveraging connections and building relationships. Keith is known industry-wide for captivating audiences with engaging delivery and expertise with topics focused on the power of culture and its impact on shaping America’s history.
Keith’s work has been the recipient of two National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Excellence in Journalism Awards. He also received two Peabody Awards – one for the ESPN 30 For 30 Documentary Series and the other for the four-hour documentary special Black Magic. For ESPN the Magazine he worked to develop the Body Issue initiative, he also received a National Magazine Award for his work on The Magazine. Clinkscales has received numerous honors, most recently named one of the Top 50 Minorities in Cable by Cableworld Magazine. Prior to his time with ESPN, he received National Magazine Award nominations for his work with VIBE Magazine.
Topics:
- Urban America - Exploring the Next Great Market Boom
- Creating Broad Growth with Niche Markets-Going Beyond Race
- Race in America - From Civil Rights to Economic Rights
- Power Diversity Market-Focused
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