On Nov. 6, 2025, industry leaders gathered at Spark Foundry for the ThinkLA Diversity Summit: From Representation to Action, an inspiring event that brought together 150 marketing and media professionals to explore pioneering diversity-driven innovation strategies for success in 2025. The summit moved beyond traditional conversations about representation to focus on actionable approaches that fuel creativity, growth, and measurable impact across the entertainment and marketing landscape.
The day featured compelling discussions across three key topic areas: Culture is Commerce: The Business of Diversity in Entertainment Marketing, Representation = Revenue: From Strategy to ROI, and Leading Change: Agency Perspectives on Diversity in Marketing. Fireside chats with industry innovators Asha Shivaji of SeeMe Index, and Tommy Johnson of OpenInfluence provided attendees with real-world insights into how diversity initiatives translate into business results. Two dynamic panels brought together voices from leading organizations including Tubi, The Walt Disney Studios, Vevo, Complex NTWRK, Starcom, Sensis, Orci, Peony Talent, and BARU Advertising, who shared their perspectives on implementing inclusive practices that drive meaningful change.
Attendees left the summit equipped with practical tools, strategic frameworks, and renewed inspiration to shape a more equitable and forward-thinking future for the marketing and entertainment industries. We extend our sincere gratitude to our presenting sponsor MyCode, panel host VIZIO, and underwriters Complex and VEVO for their support in making this important event possible.
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10:00 AM | Registration and Coffee
11:00 AM | Program Begins
12:15 PM | Lunch Break
12:45 PM | Program Resumes
2:00 PM | Networking
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