New Generation Latinos have been central to my personal and professional life for over 20 years. In 2001 I created one of the first Latino social networking communities, iCaramba.com. I continued my work in the space over the next 5 years launching LatCom Communications and growing it into a leading 360 media and entertainment company helping Fortune 500’s reach New Generation Latinos through live events, magazines, digital and original content. In 2006, I sold LatCom to Batanga Media (now VIX). Concurrently, I founded and chaired the New Generation Latino Consortium, an organization dedicated to hosting business conferences (including the first ever TEDx Latino event) and fielding innovative research studies focused on the NGL audience. Being the father of two New Generation Latino sons has only deepened my connection to NGL's mission of refreshing the narrative in the Latino media and entertainment space, while shining a positive light on our community. Contact Phone: 917-345-4025 Email: dchitel@nglmedia.com

I've been an entrepreneur for the last 15 years, the last 7 of which I've spent working in the U.S. Hispanic market. I've always had a passion for working with media outlets that leverage innovative approaches and technology to create platforms that help to elevate the voice of under-represented communities. The Hispanic market is a complex market consisting of so many different stories that deserve to be told. At NGL Collective we pride ourselves in helping to weave advertising partners into the telling of those stories in authentic ways that celebrate this multi-faceted market. It's important to acknowledge the ways in which the Hispanic experience in the U.S. is a diverse one, and that for brands to reach this audience effectively, they cannot look for a one-size-fits-all approach. This is why it’s important that a company like NGL Collective exists. We help brands develop a multi-pronged marketing strategy that navigates the nuances of the Hispanic market and reaches their target audience effectively in all the places and all the ways they are consuming video. Contact Phone: 646-320-8520 Email: bleff@nglmedia.com

As the Chief Brand Officer at mitú, I oversee all the social brands for mitú and NGL, including: we are mitú, FIERCE, crema, Things That Matter, Somos mitú, and now Hispanic Kitchen, Latina Moms, and Hispanicize. Our social brands connect with millions of Latinos across various social platforms to fulfill our mission of representing, entertaining, and super serving our communities. We’re committed to showcasing both the collective and unique experiences of Latinos that are fully American and are closely tied to their culture. As a U.S. born Latina, I always admired mitú as a company that accurately captured my experiences. With 17 years of experience in media and marketing, I jumped at the opportunity to become part of the mitú team in 2019 when I made the switch from the agency to the publisher side. I love working with a team of talented and passionate Latinos that are as dedicated to mitú’s mission and success as I am. Contact LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/vanessa-vigil

I've spent more than 15 years as a director and producer in the U.S. Hispanic, urban, and youth markets. As an award-winning documentary filmmaker, music video veteran, and episodic TV director, I've been at the helm of 100+ hours of content, including television shows, commercial work, and digital content. My content on YouTube alone has reached over 750 million views. Working in Hispanic media allows me to bring my own cultural experiences and nuances to content that I love to create. For me, each new project represents an exciting challenge on how to reach the Latino market in a more effective and innovative way. Today’s consumers and viewers are savvier and more diverse than ever. NGL Collective has made it our mission to never stop innovating—by creating content and media solutions that resonate with audiences everywhere. Our team's passion, sensibility, and experience has prepared us well for the latest evolution in Hispanic and multicultural media. We live and breathe the New Generation Latino experience. For us, it’s not about the latest catchphrase or industry jargon—it’s about authenticity and capturing the cultural experience of what it means to be a Latino in today’s world. Contact Phone: 646-345-1744 Email: bdejesus@nglmedia.com

Multi-faceted performer and Emmy Award winner John Leguizamo’s notable career defies categorization. Possessing boundless energy and creativity, Leguizamo’s work spans the genres of film, theatre, television, literature and beyond. As writer and performer, Leguizamo created the Off-Broadway sensation Mambo Mouth, in which he portrayed seven different characters (Obie, Outer Critics Circle, Vanguardia Awards). His second one-man show Spic-O-Ramaenjoyed extended sold-out runs in Chicago and New York (Dramatists’ Guild Hull-Warriner Award for Best American Play, Lucille Lortel Outstanding Achievement Award for Best Broadway Performance, Drama Desk Award for Best Solo Performance). His third solo show Freak completed a successful run on Broadway in 1998. A special presentation of Freak, directed by Spike Lee, aired on HBO (Emmy Award for Outstanding Performance in a Variety or Music Program and nomination for Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Special). In Fall 2001 Leguizamo returned to Broadway with Sexaholix…a Love Story, directed by Peter Askin (Outer Critics Circle Award nomination for “Outstanding Solo Performance” and Tony Award nomination for Best Special Theatrical Performance). Sexaholixaired as an HBO Special in Spring 2002 and toured widely. Other stage credits: A Midsummer Night’s Dream and La Puta Vida at the New York Shakespeare Festival and Parting Gestures at INTAR. Presently, Leguizamo delights younger fans as the voice of Syd in each of the Ice Age movies. He has been seen in countless films including Love in the Time of Cholera opposite Javier Bardem and Benjamin Bratt, The Happening opposite Mark Wahlberg, Righteous Kill opposite Robert Deniro and Al Pacino, The Babysittersopposite Cynthia Nixon and The Take opposite Rosie Perez as well as Miracle at St. Anna, Land of the Dead, The Groomsmen, Lies & Alibis, Assault on Precinct 13, Sueno, Spin, Moulin Rouge, Summer of Sam, King of the Jungle, Spawn, William Shakespeare’s Romeo + Juliet, Dr. Doolittle, Carlito’s Way and Casualties of War. John recently returned to Broadway with his latest one-man show Latin History For Morons, inspired by the near total absence of Latinos in his son’s American history class. In LHFM John embarks on a frenzied search to find a Latin hero for his son’s school project. NGL Collective is John’s second venture in partnership with CEO, David Chitel. Their first company, iCaramba.com (later LatCom Communications) was sold to Batanga Media in 2006.

I am a 20+ year media industry veteran who has led sales teams at top Hispanic media companies, most recently NBC Universal. I consider myself a thought leader and entrepreneur who has spent much of my time establishing the value and definition of the U.S. Hispanic bicultural and modern Latino audience, including the launch of Mun2, one of the first English language TV networks for this audience. NGL Collective plays an important part in providing access to the Hispanic marketplace in ways that the traditional media companies don’t. NGL’s approach to the market is unique in that we use many outlets to reach the fragmented Latinx market, instead of fighting upstream to draw those millions to one particular digital location. And when we add our targeting and data capabilities, advertisers hit the mark with very little waste. Contact Phone: 917-749-7514 Email: jbernard@nglmedia.com

I've worked in the Hispanic Digital Advertising Industry for more than 18 years, holding executive positions at several top Corporations including Telefonica, Microsoft Digital Advertising/ Ybrant Digital and Grupo Clarin / Medula. Over this timeframe I've been able to develop a unique profile, combining deep knowledge of both the Latam and U.S. Hispanic Market, working with both publishers and advertisers to develop high level strategy. The diversity of ethnicities within the Hispanic market makes it challenging to reach this population in the right environment and using the right tactics. I've always welcomed this challenge and feel that I can add a lot of value in finding the right approach for publishers and brands to take advantage of this $3B opportunity. I'm excited to be a part of NGL Collective, a top player in the U.S. Hispanic market with a diverse offering that really focuses on creating value by developing specific solutions for each client. NGL has a clear long term vision for how we want to be positioned in the market, and a talented team to get there in the future. I'm excited about continuing my career at NGL, learning from so many talented people and adding my own value from past experience to help take the organization to the next level.

A seasoned marketer and communicator, John brings over 20 years of insights and experience in developing and executing strategic and innovative multi-platform campaigns for blue-chip brand partners. Previously at NBCUniversal, he held a VP position with the network partnerships team at Telemundo Enterprises where he oversaw the programming genres of both Reality and Tentpole Specials for four years before being tapped to help create a partnerships team to work across the entire NBC network portfolio. Prior to NBCU, John worked as a General Market Account Director at Walton Isaacson, was the Director of Integrated Marketing at VIACOM’s MTV TR3s where he helped relaunch the cable channel for young urban bilinguals and began his career by honing his marketing acumen at The Bravo Group for over a decade, where he held multiple account management posts and formed their department of Business Management. John has built best-practice initiatives in the Banking, QSR, Auto, Government, CPG, Pharma, Telecomm, Insurance and Retail industries for blue chip clients such as AXE, Lexus, Mazda, Banco Popular, State Farm, T-Mobile, McDonald’s, The New York Times, Samsung and Target just to name a few. John has been recognized with marketing awards from Telemundo Enterprises for his work on AT&T, Coca-Cola and Gain, a Gold Ex Award for the AXE One Night Only experiential music program and a Gold Effie and 4A’s Multicultural O’Toole Award for his work with The U.S. Postal Service. An east-coast native, John lives the U.S. bi-cultural Hispanic experience first hand. Fluent in Spanish, he has roots that extend to both Puerto Rico and Costa Rica. He received his Marketing BBA from the accredited Hagan School of Business at Iona College in Westchester, New York where he also attended grad school specializing in both Corporate Communications and Public Relations and where he held posts as a former Director of Undergraduate Admissions along with holding a Board of Directors seat with their Alumni Association.

I am the VP of Brands at mitú where I lead the Community Team to define the social media and editorial strategies across all of mitú’s brands; we are mitú, FIERCE, crema, Things That Matter, and Somos mitú. I became part of the mitú team seven years ago after working at an entertainment-focused media outlet that highlights Latinos in mainstream media. I joined mitú to create an impact on the voice that is representative of millions of US-Latinos who are first generation like me. During my time at mitú, I was one of the first editors to launch mitú, I founded FIERCE, and helped bring to life crema, Things That Matter and Somos mitú. Currently, I am working on establishing mitú’s newest brands so they are just as recognizable as the flagship mitú brand. I hope to help grow the company to have a bigger presence at in-person events like schools, music festivals, panels and sporting events. Contact LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/wendybarba1

As the VP of Creative Strategy at mitú, I oversee the creative development and execution of content for all mitú verticals. I work closely with my fellow department leaders to continuously refine all functional and strategic processes related to content creation. With over a decade of experience as an advertising and creative professional, I got my start on the agency side developing national Spanish-language campaigns for the traditional US Hispanic Market. Five years ago, I joined the mitú team to be able to create content that more closely reflects my own experiences as a Latino - born in Mexico City, raised in the US on mainstream pop culture, fully acculturated but still deeply connected to my heritage. Understanding that kind of nuance and intersectionality is the key to creating for modern diverse Latino audiences. And embodying that in your content starts with cultivating and celebrating different POVs and identities in your own organization. That’s why I’m thrilled to work every day with the team of passionate and diverse creators at mitú. We truly understand this audience because we are this audience. Contact LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/diego-saucedo-andrade

I am a strategic professional experienced in developing integrated marketing initiatives in partner and client-facing roles working for multi-platform media companies such as Univision Communications, Discovery Communications and Yahoo!. Working at such expansive media companies seasoned me in managing end-to-end cross-platform marketing strategies with out-of-the-box thinking to deliver measurable results. In my 15+ years as a marketer, I’ve secured over a $100M in revenue especially focused on 5 growth verticals for the Hispanic market (Auto, Pharma, Finance, Consumer Products & Studios). I strive to be a culturally relevant leader able to drive excellence working with cross-functional teams in highly collaborative projects and campaigns. I’ve developed keen strategic skills used to translate digital and social media data and analytics into effective marketing solutions that focus on brand storytelling and content creation that especially resonates with Hispanics. I’m originally from Guayaquil, Ecuador, and have been adopted by the Miami community for almost 20 years. I am proud to be part and represent the thriving US Hispanic segment. It is a privilege to use my inherent knowledge about Hispanics, our passion points, and marketing to help clients craft an emotionally relevant multicultural message for their brands. I’m a Golden Panther through and through, completing my undergraduate and MBA at Florida International University.

I have been in the media industry for over 18+ years having held positions in both agency and sales roles. I started off my career working at Mindshare as an Assistant Media Buyer and working my way up the ranks to become an Associate Media Director working on several accounts during my tenure at the agency. After spending 10 years working on the agency side of the business, I then made the move to work in a sales capacity as an Account Executive at BET Networks for 3 years and most recently working at Univision as a Multiplatform Account Executive selling cross-channel marketing opportunities in linear, digital, social and integrated media programs. Throughout my career I have had a passion in working in Multicultural media and I am excited to continue my career with the talented team at NGL Collective. NGL Collective provides an opportunity to evolve within the industry with the ability to capture a highly desired audience segment in the young U.S. Hispanic population. With the LatinX audience growing within the U.S. it is critical for advertisers to tap into NGL’s offerings in the Hispanic marketplace to reach a fragmented audience rather than relying on traditional media companies. NGL’s refreshed and modern approach to reaching Latinos through data and targeting capabilities has put us in the forefront of effectively communicating to our target audience in all places they consume video across multiple platforms. Contact Phone: 718-930-7266 Email: balburquerque@nglmedia.com

I have over 20 years of successful multi-platform media experience on both the agency and sales side of the U.S. advertising business, most recently at NBCUniversal selling opportunities in linear, digital, social, and integrated custom content programs. I am passionate about the Hispanic marketplace and look forward to the continued evolution of this multi-faceted group that I am proud to be a part of. Over 55 million strong and spanning multiple generations and language preferences, Hispanic, Latino, or Latinx…however we choose to call ourselves on any given day almost does not matter since what brings us together as a community is our culture, and we are a force. And, this is what NGL Collective understands best, and why I am excited to continue to level up my career as part of this collaborative and creative team. Our authentic approach to Hispanic and Multicultural marketing will continue to provide effective and culturally relevant client solutions that span our Media, Studios, Social, and Live verticals with the ultimate objective to help brands drive ROI alongside data and targeting. Contact Phone: 914-826-6340 Email: eleonkelly@nglmedia.com

I have been in the media world for over 15 years getting my start on the agency side in Chicago working across major brands in multiple verticals. After being given the opportunity to lead digital planning I left the agency side to dive in feet first to the digital publisher world getting my start in account management. More than 10+ years ago I shifted my focus to sales and have been specializing in the US Hispanic marketplace for over 6 years. My passion in my professional life is being able to help connect brands with their Latino audiences in ways that matter and are truly impactful. NGL Collective allows me to have a career with purpose as they are revolutionizing the way advertisers are speaking to their Latinx consumers. Contact Phone: 773-655-1073 Email: abarthel@nglmedia.com

I have over 20 years experience in media, 8 of which have been with leading Hispanic publishers. I consider myself a thought leader on issues related to digital and social media. The world of Hispanic media is enjoyable to me as it provides a close knit advertising community and less cluttered space than the general market. No other Hispanic media company can offer the range of solutions in the way we do – from custom video with multiple distribution points to programmatic media on digital and TV. We have solutions for any brand looking to target this multifaceted demographic. It feels good to be a part of NGL Collective, a place that is committed to representing a diverse group of Latinos here in the US. Because NGLC isn’t affiliated with a broadcasting company or publisher, we have the freedom to be in every sandbox – so come play with us! Contact Phone: 310-612-3659 Email: ckaplan@nglmedia.com

Advertising is in my DNA. Growing up in my dad’s ad agency, watching the excitement, interacting with creative staff and clients from El Paso and Ciudad Juárez, absolutely inspired my career path. After a few years building media plans at The Richards Group in Dallas and FCB West in San Francisco, I gravitated to media sales. This opened up a deeper understanding of business, working closer with clients, and a peek into entrepreneurship. Strong partnerships, new business wins and navigating the evolution of media, highlighted roles at Hearst, Condé Nast, Style Haul and iHeartMedia. Launching my consultancy tapped further into social media strategies and eventually working with multicultural audiences. Twenty years later, I’m still fueled finding creative, impactful, and effective solutions for clients. The Latinx audience is complex and critical for client’s growth. The nuances of this diverse landscape are as important as being genuine and consistent in communication. NGL has a deep understanding of this and it’s reflected in compelling work and effective results.

I'm a 10-year content producer in the U.S. Hispanic market, with a focus on branded content and documentary work. I love the vibrant energy and forward movement in Hispanic media, especially now in this time of evolving technology. The market has evolved too. There’s an opportunity to create authentic and refreshing content for an audience that’s savvier and more diverse than ever before. We’re in a time of exciting change for American culture. At NGL Collective, it’s our mission to ensure that the Latino media and entertainment narrative is keeping up with that change. Our team brings unique insights, pioneering experience, and a refreshing approach to reaching today’s New Gen Latinos in authentic and impactful ways. Our insights—into the past, present, and future of the Latino market, our diverse capabilities, and our flexibility in adapting to the varied needs of our clients—make us a unique partner. We’re nimble, we’re innovative, we’re dedicated to serving this dynamic market—and we’re pretty fun to work with, too! Contact Phone: 508-259-7794 Email: jkrikorian@nglmedia.com

As the VP of Content Development and Operations, I oversee the intersection between creative and execution, facilitating resources, personnel, and funding required to bring ideas across all of mitú’s brands to life. With over 15 years of experience in content creation, I offer an award-winning background in the realm of short films, commercials, digital originals, branded, music videos, supper clubs, and experiential. My journey at mitú began with a desire to contribute to something bigger than myself. My dedication is towards the making of conscious content meant to elevate and empower the Latino experience in the U.S. and around the world. Contact LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/erick-varillas

As VP of Post-Production, I oversee all facets of post-production at mitú and its respective brands. Our team’s goal is to push the creative envelope through innovative storytelling while never losing sight of the narrative heart of each project. With a decade of industry experience, I gravitated towards mitú based on a shared mission to shed light on our community's important stories and to expand Latino representation in media. Outside of post-production, I have always possessed a passion for directing and have done so for some of the biggest brands in the world here at mitú and beyond. Contact LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/carlosarata

I've worked for more than 15 years creating Latino content for numerous brands, helping them to connect with the community. I enjoy working in Hispanic media because it represents who I am. My work with NGL Collective and the stories we tell represent many of my dreams, my stories and my experience as a Latino living in the U.S. It's important to project what it means to be a Latino, to represent our culture and our voice. Although we share a language, we Latinos come from different countries, backgrounds, beliefs and traditions. Because of this, many companies struggle with how to connect with Latinos living in the U.S.A. NGL Collective understands the diversity of New Generation Latinos and specializes in finding ways to reach them. Contact Email: edgarandrade@me.com

I’m a U.S. Hispanic media professional with 5+ years experience as a Client Services Manager and Brand Solutions Director. Previously I worked at Vix (Batanga), working with different brands and agencies to ensure program elements are executed efficiently and all client goals are met. I have experience in managing digital programs that feature all types of media, including high-impact video solutions and custom branded content. Being Hispanic myself, I understand the trends and the lifestyle of this audience that brands want to reach. With the buying power of the Hispanic market and the rate that the Hispanic population is growing in the U.S., we are here to stay. It will always be important to reach the U.S. Hispanic Consumer with culturally relevant content. NGL is the expert in creating this content in-language, in-culture and in-context while also having a wide range of distribution solutions. Working with NGL gives me the opportunity to grow and adapt professionally the same way the U.S. Hispanic market is growing and changing every day. I’m excited to help brands understand the importance and benefits of marketing to the U.S. Hispanic consumer through NGL solutions. 

I’m an advertising/media professional passionate about the media, entertainment, and fashion world. I am originally from Cartagena, Colombian, and have lived in the US for over 15 years. As a media professional, I have worked within different media agencies on the media/strategy team for the US and Latin American markets, gaining experience managing communication with people from different backgrounds and cultures. My knowledge in strategy has greatly expanded from learning about budgets, media buying, strategic thinking to supporting different teams and managing accounts. A few accounts that I have managed and been a part of throughout my career include Microsoft, Coca Cola, Unilever, Heineken, Red Stripe, Amstel Light, Rubbermaid, BNP Paribas and 2 clients under the HP Hewlett Packard account with a focus on the Central and South American businesses. As a Latino and bilingual person living in the US, I believe that every year our community grows in the country and takes more space in the entertainment, political, cultural, and media environments, giving us the responsibility to generate meaningful and valuable content for the community, and keep bringing opportunities to the future Latino generations in this beautiful country.

I'm a proactive ambassador of Latino culture with 12 years of experience in the U.S. Hispanic digital market working with agencies, sales and ad ops teams to deliver results for clients. Being Hispanic myself, I am proud to work in this market. It’s inspiring to see how much has been accomplished. We’ve evolved from a minority segment to a population with $1.7 trillion in purchasing power. It’s exciting to be part of this community and contribute to its growth and development. NGL Collective understands the complexity the of Latino audience—that it's not only about language, but also about a diverse mix of cultures and backgrounds, an audience that is constantly looking for content that connects them with their roots. NGL Collective is unique because we really understand this multifaceted and constantly evolving audience. Our refreshed approach helps advertisers make sense of this complicated landscape and reach their audience through all the types of media they consume. Contact Phone: 305-510-0971 Email: fyannuzzelli@nglmedia.com

I've had the pleasure of working in the Hispanic digital media industry for over 10 years. I started at Univision where I worked on the digital team focusing on helping to build out the programmatic offering as a media strategist. From there I moved over to Medula networks where I ran programmatic sales for 5 years. As a Mexican American I feel especially passionate about evangelizing the Hispanic consumer to advertisers. It is important to me that advertisers recognize the value of our market and us as consumers. There is no better way to connect with Latinos then through video, and NGL is the perfect partner to help do so as the leader in the U.S. Hispanic video space. This is why I'm so happy to be part of the NGL family.

I've worked in the Hispanic market for close to 10 years. For the last 5 I have worked with Grupo Clarin and Medula network, where I was Head of Media Buying. Over the years I've built some important relationships working in the Hispanic Market where I've been able to connect with others who share my passion for moving the industry forward. As the Hispanic market continues to grow, it is important that those of us working in the market serve as communicators, to express the importance of this audience. It is also important that we keep pace with the fast growth of technology, and are prepared to incorporate it into what we do. In my opinion NGL plays a very important role in this. We cover the total Hispanic Market, incorporating the most recent technology along the way. This is a key component of why this company has been and will continue to be successful. I’m proud to be a part of the NGL team. I enjoy working with great teams of qualified people with high levels of expertise, innovative thinking, and connections to diverse audiences that allow us to provide our publishers with unique value that only NGL can offer them.