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Kim has served as SVP and CMO of Vanda Pharmaceuticals since 2019. Previous stints include senior posts at One Main Financial and Perry Ellis. Kim also worked at agencies including TBWA\Chiat Day, BBDO and Crispin Porter + Bogusky, where he developed campaigns for Absolut, Apple, Volkswagen, Activision, Cunard and more. We spent two minutes with Kim Kim has served as SVP and chief marketing officer of Vanda Pharmaceuticals since August 2019. Previous stints include SVP and CMO of One Main Financial, the largest personal lender in the US, where he launched a national brand to create a unified strategy for a company formed through several mergers; and SVP and CMO at Perry Ellis International, a leading designer, distributor and licensor of 28 apparel brands, where he led strategic resets for several businesses (Perry Ellis, Original Penguin, Jantzen, Nike, PGA Tour, Callaway) including a shift from dependence on wholesale to owned retail and ecommerce.

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For Barstool, M.B. oversees brand partnerships across content, experiences and events. During her eight years with the company, she has helped shape initiatives with DraftKings, BodyArmor, High Noon and Chevrolet. She also played a key role in launching Pink Whitney. Earlier in her career, MB worked in sponsorship strategy and activation at SJX Partners (now MB leads partnership marketing, account management, and integrated marketing at Barstool Sports, where she oversees the execution of brand partnerships across content, experiences, and events. Over her eight years with the company, MB has helped shape some of Barstool's most impactful branded content initiatives, collaborating with major partners like DraftKings, BODYARMOR, High Noon, and Chevrolet, and playing a key role in launching breakout brands like Pink Whitney. Before joining Barstool, MB worked in sponsorship strategy and activation at SJX Partners (now part of Wasserman), supporting major properties like the PGA of America and Ryder Cup, US Open Tennis, Little League Baseball, and Cirque du Soleil.

Matt is a founding partner of Hovercraft with 20 years of industry experience directing and producing interactive, animations and immersive experiences for brands and agencies worldwide. In addition to client projects, Matt has also developed experiences in cultural institutions such as the The Smithsonian, Denver Art Museum, the Clifford Still Museum and Denver MCA. He Matt is a founding partner of Hovercraft with 20 years of industry experience directing and producing interactive, animation and immersive experiences for some of the biggest brands and agencies in the world. In addition to client projects, Matt has also directed and produced experiences in cultural institutions such as the The Smithsonian, Denver Art Museum, the Clifford Still Museum, and Denver MCA. He taught interaction design at the University of Colorado’s graduate program Boulder Digital Works from 2009 - 2013.

DéVon is the cofounder of Bomesi (the Black Owned Media Equity & Sustainability Institute) and founder/CEO of BleuLife Media Group. He built his company from a single publication, Bleu Magazine, into a multimedia platform serving diverse audiences worldwide. He partners with brands like Pfizer, Nivea, BMW and Coach. DéVon began his career at Def Jam DéVon is the cofounder of BOMESI and Founder/CEO of BleuLife Media Group. He built his company from a single publication, Bleu Magazine, into a full-scale multimedia platform serving diverse audiences worldwide, partnering with brands like Pfizer, Nivea, BMW, and Coach. DéVon began his career at Def Jam Records and went on to work with Universal and Warner Music Group, collaborating with artists including Jay-Z, LL Cool J, and Mariah Carey.

Joy has over 25 years of experience leading brand innovation, growth and commercialization across evolving markets. She currently serves as president of Vella Bioscience, a company focused on advancing women's sexual and hormonal health with rigor, clarity and empathy. She oversees strategy across brands, products, operations and external engagement, supporting women throughout their full hormonal lifecycle—from menstruation to menopause.

Seeking experiences that feel real by May 26, 2026 5:00 am Jamie is General Manager of Sports & Entertainment at Moment Factory.

The New York Knicks are making an epic return to the NBA finals after a 27-year drought. They'll meet the winner of the ongoing Oklahoma City Thunder vs. San Antonio Spurs series. The Knicks pride felt across the city's five boroughs, and beyond, is palpable. Naturally, brands are showing the NYC hoopsters major love.

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Thiago is currently deputy CCO at Digitas Health. Over the past decade, he has guided work for brands and organizations including UNICEF, Boehringer Ingelheim and Eurofarma. Campaigns like "Baby Minder," "The Unwearable Collection," "Lil Sugar: Master of Disguise," "In Transit" and "bAIgrapher" have earned international recognition. He works alongside his longtime creative partner Widerson Souza. Thiago is currently deputy chief creative officer at Digitas Health. Over the past decade, his work has touched some of the most complex and controversial issues in healthcare, for brands and organizations that include UNICEF, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Eurofarma. Campaigns like Baby Minder, The Unwearable Collection, Lil Sugar: Master of Disguise, In Transit, and bAIgrapher have earned international recognition. Prior to Digitas Health, Thiago held leadership roles at Ogilvy Health and Area 23. He works alongside longtime creative partner Widerson Souza.