The Black media collective BOMESI, which supports more than 400 Black-owned companies and a further 2,500 diverse-owned media companies, opened applications last week for the fifth cohort of its flagship Accelerator program.
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Learn more about the program and how to apply 👇
Black Media Collective BOMESI Opens Applications for Its Fifth Accelerator Cohort
For the first time, the program will welcome more creators than publishers, a reflection of the changing media landscape.
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September 22, 2026 at 3:00 PM
The Black media collective BOMESI, which supports more than 400 Black-owned companies and a further 2,500 diverse-owned media companies, opened applications last week for the fifth cohort of its flagship Accelerator program.
Learn more about the program and how to apply 👇
Learn more about the program and how to apply 👇
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PHYND Takes Free Ad-Supported Cloud Gaming Pitch To BOMESI Summit 2026
PHYND brings its free ad-supported cloud gaming message to BOMESI Summit 2026 as it targets media and advertising partners.
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PHYND brings its free ad-supported cloud gaming message to BOMESI Summit 2026 as it targets media and advertising partners. #CloudGaming #PHYND #Gaming #BOMESI="/hashtag/BOMESISummit" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#BOMESISummit #BOMESI
BOMESI builds pathways for Black-owned media companies to achieve sustainability, transparency, and long-term growth amid industry uncertainty.
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Heading to #BOMESISummit2026 in Detroit? Don't miss Thursday's panel, "Funding the Future of Independent and Diverse-Owned Journalism," with our Director of Journalism & Storytelling, Maudlyne Ihejirika. The conversation will explore funding opportunities for strengthening journalism ecosystems.
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Heading to #BOMESISummit2026 in Detroit? Don't miss Thursday's panel, "Funding the Future of Independent and Diverse-Owned Journalism," with our Director of Journalism & Storytelling, Maudlyne Ihejirika. The conversation will explore funding opportunities for strengthening journalism ecosystems.
“The Black-owned media community has continued to be conditioned by a long-standing lack of support from advertisers.”
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Black Publishers Knew the Ad Commitments Wouldn't Hold. So What?
Since brands began to pull back their commitment to diversity ads in 2023, publishers throughout the BOMESI network have not been surprised. Many have rebuilt their business models with the knowledge ...
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July 3, 2026 at 4:59 PM
“The Black-owned media community has continued to be conditioned by a long-standing lack of support from advertisers.”
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BOMESI Co-Founder DéVon Christopher Johnson breaks down why adapting to platform changes and investing strategically in diversity is the key to success in Black-owned media. 👊🏽💥 Catch the full replay and get ready to rethink brand safety, platform policies, and DEI shifts!
BOMESI Co-Founder DéVon Christopher Johnson breaks down why adapting to platform changes and investing strategically in diversity is the key to success in Black-owned media. 👊🏽💥 Catch the full replay and get ready to rethink brand safety, platform policies, and DEI shifts!
LinkedIn Live Replay: How Platform Policies, DEI Shifts, and Brand Safety Impact Black-Owned Media - AdMonsters
Meta’s content moderation change, the DEI shift, and the ongoing debate over brand safety are reshaping the future of Black-owned media.
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February 27, 2025 at 9:19 PM
🎬 Replay Time! 🎬
BOMESI Co-Founder DéVon Christopher Johnson breaks down why adapting to platform changes and investing strategically in diversity is the key to success in Black-owned media. 👊🏽💥 Catch the full replay and get ready to rethink brand safety, platform policies, and DEI shifts!
BOMESI Co-Founder DéVon Christopher Johnson breaks down why adapting to platform changes and investing strategically in diversity is the key to success in Black-owned media. 👊🏽💥 Catch the full replay and get ready to rethink brand safety, platform policies, and DEI shifts!
Followers are valuable. Ownership is better. DéVon Christopher Johnson talks BOMESI, Watch The Yard, the creator-publisher divide and why the future belongs to media entrepreneurs who build on platforms they control. #BOMESI #DevonChristopherJohnson #BlackOwnedMedia #MediaOwnership
DéVon Christopher Johnson on BOMESI’s Multi-Million-Dollar Push for Black-Owned Media
I began my conversation with DéVon Christopher Johnson by asking him what he thought the most important word in the world was. His first instinct was love. Then he reconsidered. “I’m replacing love with consideration,” he said. “When you consider others, you consider yourself how you want to be treated. Because within that consideration, love should exist.” My word was choice.
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September 22, 2026 at 2:32 PM
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BOMESI Celebrates 6th Anniversary - The Industry Cosign
Since founders DéVon Christopher Johnson and Rhonesha Byng launched the organization, BOMESI Foundation has grown into a national force, uniting publishers, redistributing advertising dollars, and equ...
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June 23, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Devon Christopher Johnson - The Industry Cosign
DéVon Christopher Johnson is co-founder of BOMESI and Founder/CEO, BleuLife Media Group
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As brands began pulling back from diversity ad commitments in 2023, publishers across the BOMESI network weren’t surprised, many had already rebuilt their businesses knowing the post-2020 ad surge wouldn’t last.
Black Publishers Knew the Ad Commitments Wouldn't Hold. So What?
Since brands began to pull back their commitment to diversity ads in 2023, publishers throughout the BOMESI network have not been surprised. Many have rebuilt their business models with the knowledge that these ad dollars allocated post-2020 were not go...
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June 22, 2026 at 4:39 PM
As brands began pulling back from diversity ad commitments in 2023, publishers across the BOMESI network weren’t surprised, many had already rebuilt their businesses knowing the post-2020 ad surge wouldn’t last.
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BOMESI Celebrates 6th Anniversary
Since founders DéVon Christopher Johnson and Rhonesha Byng launched the organization, BOMESI Foundation has grown into a national force, uniting publishers, redistributing advertising dollars, and equipping diverse media owners with the tools and resources to thrive
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June 24, 2026 at 8:45 PM
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My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Devon Christopher Johnson
DéVon Christopher Johnson is co-founder of BOMESI and Founder/CEO, BleuLife Media Group
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March 22, 2025 at 9:47 PM
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By: bigced on Saturday, March 22, 2025
Join us today at 1 PM ET for an exclusive LinkedIn Live with DeVon Christopher Johnson of BOMESI! We’ll talk about how DEI changes are affecting Black publishers, Meta’s content moderation, and the future of brand safety. Don’t miss it! www.linkedin.com/events/72980...
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February 26, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Join us today at 1 PM ET for an exclusive LinkedIn Live with DeVon Christopher Johnson of BOMESI! We’ll talk about how DEI changes are affecting Black publishers, Meta’s content moderation, and the future of brand safety. Don’t miss it! www.linkedin.com/events/72980...
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BOMESI Announces 2026 Summit Hosts and Sponsors for Annual Gathering of Media and Entertainment Leaders
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New York, May 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BOMESI announced the official hosts and confirmed sponsors for its annual summit, scheduled for June 3-6, 2026, with …
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New York, May 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BOMESI announced the official hosts and confirmed sponsors for its annual summit, scheduled for June 3-6, 2026, with …
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New York, May 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BOMESI announced the official hosts and confirmed sponsors for its annual summit, scheduled for June 3-6, 2026,
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May 14, 2026 at 3:00 PM
BOMESI Announces 2026 Summit Hosts and Sponsors for Annual Gathering of Media and Entertainment Leaders
https://www.byteseu.com/2019431/
New York, May 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BOMESI announced the official hosts and confirmed sponsors for its annual summit, scheduled for June 3-6, 2026, with …
https://www.byteseu.com/2019431/
New York, May 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BOMESI announced the official hosts and confirmed sponsors for its annual summit, scheduled for June 3-6, 2026, with …
@Forbes: Join Rhonesha Byng, founder of Her Agenda and co-founder of BOMESI, on June 3 at 1 p.m. EST for a live conversation on how Black creators can secure capital, grow visibility, and build sustainable businesses in today’s creator economy. Register now:
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@Forbes: Join Rhonesha Byng, founder of Her Agenda and co-founder of BOMESI, on June 3 at 1 p.m. EST for a live conversation on how Black creators can secure capital, grow visibility, and build sustainable businesses in today’s creator economy. Register now: