Industry Experts & Tastemaker Interviews

A rare opportunity to interact with, and learn from, creative, forward-looking entrepreneurs and companies 

Informal discussions with individual experts/frontline insiders, who are selected for their diverse perspectives and for their high level of category/industry engagement. In many instances, clients have continued to work with the experts independently as projects evolve.

In New York, we frequently conduct the interviews at the Zandl Rivington Loft, an informal, relaxed setting that encourages easy participation in the discussions by both clients and experts. In other cities, the interviews are conducted in hotel suites or other locations conducive to the creative flow of information.

Our network includes cultural observers and insiders/experts with diverse backgrounds and expertise - ranging from influential sub-cultures to mainstream tastemakers.



OUR EXPERTS INCLUDE:


Tomiko Iwata
Sr. Vice President,
Creative Services Group
Fox Broadcasting

Expertise: Events, Marketing, Entertainment, Trends
www.bizbash.com
Kate Thatcher & Phil Ward
TWINstudio, Architects
Expertise: Design, Style, Retail, Interiors, Lifestyle, Trends
www.twinstudio.com
Kevin Lennox
Fashion, Beauty & Lifestyle Expert
Expertise: Lifestyle, Design, Fashion, Pop Culture, Food & Beverage, Entertainment, Branding, Trends
sirlennox.com
Sarah Hayon & Stacey Platt
Founders of DwellWell
Expertise: Lifestyle & Home Design, Trends
www.dwellwellnyc.com
Joycie (Dungca) Weatherby
VP, National Account Director and Brand Experience (Experiential) Director,
The Garage/Team Mazda
Expertise: Arts and Culture, Social Issues, Trends, Marketing & Events
Love, JD (blog)
Clint Peralta
Founder/Owner Great Balls On Tires (Food Truck/Restaurant)
Expertise: Trends, LA Scene, Food, Fashion, Design, Economy
LinkedIn
Elliott Trice
Global Experience Officer at VivaKi
Expertise: Social Media, Tech, Marketing
LinkedIn
Anastasia Thatcher
Senior Manager, International Development, Accenture
Expertise: Marketing, Management, Global Trends, Healthcare, Gender Issues
LinkedIn
Michelle Flood
Interiors/Set Designer/Prop Stylist/Fabricator
Expertise: Design, Fashion, Retail, Trends, Tastemaker Moms & Kids, Astrology
www.floodstyle.com
Ryan Humphrey
Visual Artist
Expertise: Art, Culture, Design, Action Sports
www.humphreyindustries.com
Eric Benaim
CEO/President & Co-Founder,
Modern Spaces

Expertise: Real Estate, Lifestyle, Design, Retail, Trends, Economy
www.ModernSpacesNYC.com
RB Umali
Skateboard Videographer
Expertise: Action Sports, Trends, Entertainment, Design, Pop Culture
48blocks.com
blog.css.com
Adam Riess
Owner, ProCIBO Restaurant Consultancy
Expertise: Food, Hospitality, Service Industry, Design, Trends
www.procibo.com
Nissa Botthof
HGTV Production/Designer
Expertise: Interior Design, Style & Fashion, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Retail, Trends
LinkedIn