slide presentations

africa the beautiful

The Diaspora News Network shines a light on the misconceptions around the continent of Africa. This series kicks off an ongoing series in the style of Anthony Bourdain.

Client: Diaspora News Network Type: Pitch Deck
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A scenic view of lush green mountains and a winding river in Africa, with a text overlay saying "Africa The Beautiful" and a logo for Diaspora News Network.
A woman wearing glasses and a striped blouse sitting at a bar or cafe, holding a cup and reading a magazine or newspaper, with a large window behind her.
Shanell Oliver smiling outdoors in front of the Lincoln Memorial, wearing sunglasses and a colorful beaded hairstyle.
An infographic titled 'Why Africa?' explaining that Africa is the birthplace of human civilization, with evidence of early human activity. It includes statistics: 54 countries in Africa with Algeria largest, Seychelles smallest, Nigeria most populous
Profile images and biographies of four team members: Eyram Nunekpeku, a producer; Samuel Agyepong, a cinematographer/editor; Christian Uche, an editor/cinematographer; and Greg Rogers, a creative director.
Text page titled "Our Approach" with images of people engaging in conversations by a pool, African landscapes with baobab trees at sunset, and traditional African women smiling and talking in the outdoors.
A presentation slide titled "Who We Need To Reach" listing target audiences such as middle-high school students, college students interested in African culture, and travelers who haven't visited Africa. The slide includes three circular photos: an Af
Collage with the title 'Creative Reel' at the top, a scenic photo of a sunrise over Africa with trees and mountains, a play button overlay and the text 'Africa the Beautiful Demo Reel' in the center, and on the right, a woman in a black dress raising

hip-hop 50th anniversary

In 2023, Hip-Hop turned 50. This makes it the perfect age for AARP’s target audience. Looking to celebrate this magnificent milestone, we presented a few ideas aligning the brand with the resilient art form.

Client: AARP Type: Creative Presentation
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Black and white photo of two people, woman on left with hat and scarf, woman on right with hat and cuffed sleeve, with overlaid text celebrating the 50th anniversary of AARP Hip Hops on February 10, 2023.
Black and white photo of three men wearing hats and chains, with a graphic celebrating Hip-Hop's 50th anniversary, and text about AARP pillars, Hip-Hop's 50th, and existing partnerships.
A graphic titled 'Strategic Setup' with three sections labeled 'Health', 'Wealth', and 'Self,' describing AARP's brand pillars and their impact on well-being, finance, and personal celebration.
Black and white photo of three men in a recording studio, one wearing headphones, one in a cap, and one in a beanie. Overlaid text reads 'So what's... So what's... SO WHAT'S THE SCENARIO!'.
A person with dreadlocks holds a microphone and speaks, pointing towards the camera with a serious expression. The image features the text 'Why It Works' and a list of four points about leveraging personality relationships and community connections w
An online series announcement from AARP about hip-hop's 50th anniversary featuring Dr. Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott, with a photo of her smiling at a podium wearing a black cap, turquoise top, and large hoop earrings.
A digital magazine page featuring a story about how the Coogi sweater became popular, with a photo of Biggie Smalls wearing a colorful Coogi sweater and the headline 'How the Coogi sweater became HOT!'

future favors the brave

FFB (Future Favors the Brave) is a collective of creative consultants who promise to take your brand to the next level.

Client: FFB Collaborations Type: Capabilities Deck
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Close-up of a woman wearing futuristic yellow-tinted sunglasses and a yellow leather jacket, with the text 'FFB Collaboration 2022 II Capabilities Deck' on the left side.
Collage of diverse young people, models, and street scenes with the text "The Future Favors The Brave" in the center.
A woman with short blonde hair wearing sunglasses, a floral patterned jacket, red pants, and white sneakers with red stripes, crouching with her knees bent and squatting on a floral-patterned background, adjusting her sunglasses.
A presentation slide titled 'steps in action' with words 'strategy' and 'development' and a list of strategic elements; an Instagram post showing a lightbulb with 'Creative Solutions' above it and text about campaign development and branding; the sli
Page showing a list of client brands with logos on a pink gradient background, including Puma, Nike, Fenty, Saks Fifth Avenue, Unilever, Estée Lauder, Donna Karan, Cole Haan, and Rockport, alongside text about the client pedigree and partnerships in
A woman with pink hair holding a soccer ball, with a blue and purple gradient background and the text 'How We Partner' in yellow.
Collage of diverse people and scenes related to marketing and leadership, with yellow and pink text overlays highlighting core competencies such as experienced leaders, culture connectors, consumer data, marketing & strategy insights, creative market
A female tennis player in black sportswear serves a tennis ball on a green tennis court. Adjacent to her, there is a digital graphic displaying the logo and text for "CFB Collaboration Brand Guidelines February 2022."

apollo stories

The Apollo Theater has been the home to countless moments in the world of performing arts. It’s fitting that they are finally launching their own content series.

Client: Apollo Theater Type: Pitch Deck
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Title slide for a storytelling project on Apollo 11, with the text 'APOLLO APOLLO STORIES', subtitle 'A 21st Century Storytelling Project', and date 'Dec 22, 2022'.
Collage of three childhood photos of four African-American children with descriptions of their achievements and roles, and a large red banner with cream-colored text reading 'OUR TEAM'.
Page from a magazine or presentation with the title "Our Extended Network" and five photos of children, each with a red label indicating their name and role, including Shonel Mackie, Artesia Balthrop, Ain Smith, Octavia Pride, and Ciana Allen, Esq. T
A presentation slide titled 'How do we do it' with the subtitle 'Creative First'. It discusses creative strategy development, execution matrix, and team development. The slide uses bold red and black text on a beige background, with sections explaini
Text that reads 'CREATIVE SAMPLES' with 'CREATIVE' in bold red and 'SAMPLES' in bold pink on a beige background.
Page from a magazine or brochure featuring Verizon Wireless and BHSM Campaign, with images of students using technology, and text promoting STEM education and innovation.
Text saying 'THANK YOU' in large beige font on a dark green background. Below, in red font, it says 'AVEC CHIC' and smaller beige font beneath that says 'MANAGEMENT'.

disney theater group

In 2022, Disney Theater Group was looking to see what was and wasn’t working in regards to theater attendance.

Client: Disney Theater Group Type: Creative Snapshot
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A split image showcasing a Disney theatrical performance. On the left, performers in colorful African costumes, with one wearing a lion mask, dancing on stage. On the right, a woman in a light blue gown standing amidst sparkling lights and a fantasy-
A woman in a light blue gown walking on a foggy stage with a backdrop of colorful, glowing trees and starry lights, with the text 'Social Activation Approach' overlaid.
The image depicts a lively theatrical dance scene with performers dressed as mythical or tribal characters in colorful costumes, dancing over water, with lush green foliage, large eyes in the background, and dramatic lighting creating an inspiring an
Costumed performer dressed as a tribal character with face paint, holding a staff, surrounded by stylized antelope figures, with a vibrant orange background and the title 'The Lion King' in bold white letters.
Three promotional images for Disney's The Lion King musical, featuring stage characters and quotes, with a smartphone displaying an Instagram post about the event.
Promotional poster for Disney's Frozen The Broadway Musical showing a cast member interacting with a large, elaborate reindeer puppet on a stage with a blue icy backdrop.
Page from a presentation featuring examples of American English ad copy for Disney's Frozen musical. Includes three testimonial-style quotes with images of the musical characters and scenes.

speed underground

New Balance was looking for a way to make a big splash and push their brand beyond the likes of “dad” and running shoes. Speed Undrgrnd was an idea that took Fight Club-esque settings to spark one-on-one running competitions with a night club vibe.

Client: New Balance Type: Creative Presentation
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Black background with white and red text and logos, promoting a collaboration event between Tracksmith and New Balance titled 'Speed Underground' on May 10, 2017.
Nighttime aerial view of an illuminated outdoor ice rink with New Balance branding; surrounding cityscape with buildings and parked cars.
A crowd at night at an exclusive New Balance event called 'Underground,' with smoke and colorful lights, promoting the event as an exclusive, invite-only gathering.
Black and white photo of smiling athletes at team gathering, with text overlay promoting New Balance's Speed Under Grand campaign, phase 1 focused on recruitment.
A promotional graphic for New Balance's 'Speed Underground' campaign showing two men with dreadlocks standing side by side in a dimly lit venue with stage curtains and audience in the background. The text reads 'New Balance Speed Underground' and 'Ph
UnderGround urban setting with graffiti, train tracks, and a person walking in the distance, promoting a New Balance event in major US cities, starting with NYC.
A promotional graphic featuring five diverse individuals with their names and titles, along with event details for a main event titled 'The Conversation' that emphasizes sharing experiences through influencers and taking over social media channels.
Event flyer detailing Phase 3 of a promotional event with activities like DJ sets, NYC music headliner, power station, drill challenges, sneaker kiosk, and local artwork, featuring people interacting with sneakers and merchandise.
Collage of photos depicting cityscapes of New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston, and Miami, with labels in white text identifying each city.