2022 COHORT
On-Camera Talent
Founder, HighlightHER at Bleacher Report

Marketing & Revenue
Senior Director of Marketing at Jacksonville Jaguars

Marketing & Revenue
Head of Athlete Partnerships at Twitter

Marketing & Revenue
Global Fan Marketing Manager at NBA

Web & Digital
Digital Strategy & Innovation Coordinator, Baltimore Ravens

Video Production
Associate Director, Video at Athletes Unlimited

Video Production
Founder at Mogg Media

Marketing & Revenue
Founder & Designer at Playa Society

Graphic Design & Art
Creative Director at Los Angeles Lakers

Graphic Design & Art
Art Director at TickPick

Graphic Design & Art
Director, Creative Services at New York Jets

Graphic Design & Art
Co-Founder at LCKR Room

Marketing & Revenue
Sports Content Partnerships at TikTok

Marketing & Revenue
Manager, Marketing at MLS

Marketing & Revenue
Manager, Integrated Marketing at NBPA / THINK450

Video Production
Manager, Content Operations at Overtime

Social Media
New Media Partnerships Manager at NBA

Social Media
Social Engagement Manager at The Athletic

Graphic Design & Art
Graphic & Motion Designer at Sorare

Marketing & Revenue
Head of China Business & Strategy

Podcasting
Co-Founder at GTM Family Productions

Social Media
Social Content & Community Lead at Wave Sports + Entertainment

Marketing & Revenue
Director of Player Engagement NBPA / THINK450

Podcasting
Audio Producer/Host at Vox Media

Video Production
Senior Producer at San Francisco 49ers

Video Production
Senior Creative Producer at Wave Sports + Entertainment

Social Media
Social Media and Community Manager at Esports Engine

Marketing & Revenue
Account Manager at Octagon

Marketing & Revenue
Account Manager, OTE at Overtime
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Social Media
NBA Social Media Strategist at Turner Sports

Creators of Color is a prestigious program that spotlights and empowers sports entertainment creatives ages 21-33 who identify as Black, Latino, Asian, and People of Color.
In the first two years, over 500 nominations and applications have been submitted. The cohort of 30 honorees are hand-selected by members of The Engagement Academy of Sports x Entertainment across nine creative specialties: Video & Production; Social Media; Podcasting; Marketing & Revenue; Storytelling & Editorial; Web & Digital; On-Camera Talent; Graphic Design & Art; and Photography.
Those selected for the cohort have created brand-defining work for organizations at the intersection of sports, content, and entertainment and helped diversify their fan audiences. This game-changing annual recognition program for minority marketers and content creators will help ensure the sports x entertainment community looks, thinks, and creates more like the global, multicultural, and diverse fans who consume its content and experiences.
Credit: Credit: CrossOvr Collective
The 2023 Summit
TBA
Fall 2023
Venue and location to be announced this spring
Key Dates
MARCH 8
Applications Open
MAY 12
Applications Closed
JULY 12
Honorees Revealed
FALL 2023
Program Summit
CREATORS OF COLOR NEWS
Hashtag Sports Announces Creators United Summit presented with Canva
Atlanta-based Summit will equip Creators of Color honorees with skills and allies to inspire a more diverse generation of sports content leadership
2022 SPOTLIGHTS
#CreatorsofColor honoree spotlight:
— Creators of Color (@HS_CofC) September 9, 2022
Meet @victoriamcbryde pic.twitter.com/GYaN7aQLq0
#CreatorsofColor honoree spotlight ⭐️
— Creators of Color (@HS_CofC) September 8, 2022
Meet @SeanYoo pic.twitter.com/12Dac9EWVE
CHALLENGING THE STATUS QUO
Hashtag Sports® is the premier recognition and continuing education platform for content creators, marketers, and the next generation of creative talent across the convergence of sports, entertainment, media, and culture.
Our mission is to reimagine the next decade of the fan experience by creating a rising tide that educates, empowers, and transforms the sports + entertainment industry to reflect today's dynamic, multicultural consumer.
Join us in leading the dialogue and development of a more equitable and inclusive sports entertainment ecosystem.