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Mansa develops a streaming platform featuring black culture. They are removing obstacles and integrating all formats. With tales from all over the world, they're displaying both fresh talent and seasoned pros. With their "Watch Out Loud Feature," they're linking viewers with one another, and with Web3 features, they'll be connecting creators with their audiences.

TBTM is a pioneering blockchain-based Media Fintech company that rewards fans and creators for building communities around great content. Powered by AMP Global Technologies, TBTM's social-viewing platform enables users to earn brand rewards using its digital token, Kola. The company has developed a flagship TV format, The Mic, which has garnered significant global attention and accolades.

Big Cabal Media (BCM) is a digital media company focused on serving African audiences both on the continent and globally by producing high-quality media brands and original content. The company operates two prominent media publications: TechCabal, which provides in-depth coverage of technology, startups, and innovation in Africa, and Zikoko, which captures the essence of Nigeria’s youth culture through engaging storytelling across various formats. TechCabal also features a data and intelligence unit, TechCabal Insights, that aids development finance institutions, NGOs, state governments, global tech brands, and African startups in addressing challenges within the digital economy. By reflecting and amplifying the voices of African youth and providing critical insights into the tech landscape, BCM aims to highlight the potential of Africa's digital economy as a pathway to prosperity.

TBTM is a pioneering blockchain-based Media Fintech company that rewards fans and creators for building communities around great content. Powered by AMP Global Technologies, TBTM's social-viewing platform enables users to earn brand rewards using its digital token, Kola. The company has developed a flagship TV format, The Mic, which has garnered significant global attention and accolades.

Macro is a media company that creates and finances film, television, and digital content aimed at multicultural audiences, particularly Black people and people of color. It partners with storytellers and provides capital to bring diverse narratives to life across traditional and unconventional platforms. The company also offers a Zoom SDK-powered application that enhances meetings by adding collaborative overlays, real‑time time‑use analytics, and a text‑input system for questions, takeaways, action items, and insights, which can be exported to Google Docs for sharing.

BESE Inc is a digital media company based in Los Angeles, California, that specializes in creating multi-format cultural storytelling. Established in 2017, the company focuses on broadening and reshaping cultural narratives through its platform, which provides digital news content and allows the sharing of untold stories relevant to diverse cultures and nations. Targeting millennial and Gen-Z audiences, BESE distributes its stories across various social and digital platforms, ensuring seamless access to information and fostering community engagement.

Founded in 2014, Blavity is a media-tech company that serves as a hub for multi-cultural creators and influencers. It partners with these individuals to amplify their messages, reach wider audiences, and support their creative endeavors.

Gimlet Media Inc. is a digital media company specializing in the production of narrative podcasts. Founded in 2014 and based in Brooklyn, New York, the company focuses on creating high-quality audio content that engages listeners and fosters understanding among audiences. By offering a platform that allows users to share, subscribe, and download episodes, Gimlet Media provides clients with a means to deliver compelling stories and enhance their brand visibility. In 2019, Gimlet Media became a subsidiary of Spotify Technology S.A., expanding its reach within the audio streaming industry.

Remezcla is a Latin culture company operating as a digital publisher, creative agency, and entertainment platform. It runs Remezcla.com, delivering music and lifestyle content for US Latino millennials and audiences in Latin America and Spain, and it provides advertising services to major brands. Based in Brooklyn with offices in Los Angeles and Mexico City, Remezcla applies cultural insight to strategy, creative work, and execution for projects such as rebranding, digital content creation, branded experiential platforms, and tune-in campaigns. The company has collaborated with brands including ESPN, HBO, Netflix, Heineken, Tecate, and Dos Equis, and has earned recognition from industry awards bodies. Its content spans blogs, articles, documentaries, videos, and social media content on Latin food, culture, history, and people, helping brands engage US Hispanic millennial audiences.

Freethink Media, Inc. is a media publisher based in Washington, D.C., that focuses on storytelling about innovators, entrepreneurs, and activists shaping a changing world. Founded in 2010, the company aims to inform, challenge, and inspire the next generation of leaders through engaging content. Freethink publishes new articles and videos daily, highlighting passionate individuals who are addressing significant global challenges through innovative thinking. By showcasing these stories, Freethink seeks to educate its audience about contemporary innovations and encourage a sense of inspiration and possibility.

Mass Appeal Media, Inc. is a multifaceted media company that produces and develops documentaries, scripted series, and unscripted formats for the film and television industry. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in New York, it has evolved from its origins as a graffiti magazine into a prominent publisher of urban lifestyle content. The company creates and publishes music, digital video, and editorial content, while also specializing in the production of premium advertising and branded content. Mass Appeal designs and executes marketing campaigns for global brands, reflecting a rich cultural heritage that spans music, art, and fashion. Its unique perspective aims to document the cultural convergence of these elements, engaging opinion leaders and trendsetters in contemporary conversations.

Gimlet Media Inc. is a digital media company specializing in the production of narrative podcasts. Founded in 2014 and based in Brooklyn, New York, the company focuses on creating high-quality audio content that engages listeners and fosters understanding among audiences. By offering a platform that allows users to share, subscribe, and download episodes, Gimlet Media provides clients with a means to deliver compelling stories and enhance their brand visibility. In 2019, Gimlet Media became a subsidiary of Spotify Technology S.A., expanding its reach within the audio streaming industry.

Afrostream Inc, founded in 2014 and based in Ivry-sur-Seine, France, operates a video-on-demand platform that caters to the global audience interested in African and African-American content. The company offers a subscription-based service that provides unlimited access to a diverse catalog of films, TV series, independent productions, and stand-up comedies. With a focus on meeting the growing demand for black entertainment, particularly in Africa where broadband access is expanding, Afrostream serves millions of fans worldwide. The platform is accessible on multiple devices, including PCs, smartphones, and tablets, ensuring that users can stream content anytime and anywhere, thus promoting appreciation for black culture through its curated offerings.