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Chief Content Officer at Essence Communications Inc.
Location: New York, United States 13 work roles 4 schools
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Essence Communications Inc.
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Chief Content Officer
Location
New York, United States
Company size
58 employees

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Michele T Ghee is listed as Chief Content Officer at Essence Communications Inc., a with 58 employees, based in New York, United States. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Michele T Ghee.

Michele T Ghee previously worked as Chief Executive Officer at Expectant Media and President Multicultural Advertising at Allen Media Broadcasting. Michele T Ghee holds Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Business Management from Golden Gate University.

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About Michele T Ghee

There comes a point in your journey where you have given everything you can to help build other companies. Now it’s time to build mine. I am Black Woman Owned Media. Now the CEO of Expectant Media, our goal is guide other Black Owned Media to understand their value by connecting them to advertisers that understand the value of our growing powerful demographic beyond being an employee or consumer. We are the future of culture and we drive revenue. I’m standing on God’s promise for my life. And it feels good!Ghee previously was the President of MC Sales for AMG and CEO of Ebony and Jet, where she revitalized the brand. Ghee is an expert in digital media, business transformation & innovation, marketing & brand vision, communication & media strategy & execution, deal negotiation & transactions, and customer acquisition & engagement. Ghee has worked for some of the most powerful media companies in the world including CNN, A&E, The History Channel, and The Weather Channel. Ghee was also the SVP of Media Sales for BET Her and the architect that rebranded Centric TV as 'The First Network Designed for Black Women’ and then again into BET Her.Ghee has received honors from numerous organizations, has authored three books, is a sought-after speaker and was honored with an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from her Alma mater, Golden Gate University She resides in New Jersey and is the proud wife of Tony (executive, military leader and author) and mother of Taylor ( Harvard class of 2027) and Jordan (academic athlete)!

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Essence Communications Inc.
Essence Communications Inc.
Chief Content Officer
New York, NY, US
Website
essence.com
Employees
58
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Chief Executive Officer

Current
Expectant Media
Sep 2023 - Present

President

Thegrio

Manhattan, Ny, Us

Aug 2022 - Oct 2023

Chief Executive Officer

Ebony & Jet

During Ghee’s tenure as CEO, she led relaunch of the iconic media brand including establishing a leadership brand voice “Moving Black Forward,”,renewing signature programs such as “EBONY Power 100” and restoring advertiser trust and investment in the more than 75-year-old media empire. Ghee also forged strong partnerships with brands ranging from Google to P&G enabling the next phase of growth through digitization and ownership of archival assets, launching EBONY Studios as a content engine and recruiting a strong generation of Black talent.

Jan 2021 - Jul 2022

Executive Vice President

160Over90

New York, New York, Us

Ghee is responsible for bringing in new business for EGM, the cultural marketing arm of Endeavor. As the Head of business development, Michele leverages her long standing knowledge, relationships and experience in corporate America to help clients have authentic conversations with their core consumers by immersing their brand in the midst of cultural experiences. The agency leverages internal assets like WME, IMG Sports and Models, Miss Universe, Fashion Week...to name a few. She also has the ability to leverage assets outside of the company to ensure her clients marketing and revenue objections are met.

Jan 2019 - Apr 2020

Senior Vice President

Bet (Bet Networks, A Subsidiary Of Viacom Inc.)

New York, Us

Michele Thornton Ghee is a visionary with 20 years of experience in corporate America and has managed over a billion dollars in revenue for some of the biggest media companies in the world. She currently serves as the SVP of Media Sales for BET HER (formerly Centric TV). She joined BET Her, a Viacom-BET Networks Company, in July of 2012. She was instrumental in the rebranding of Centric as ‘The First Network Designed for Black Women and then again into BET Her. She and her team are charged with growing the revenue base for the network.Thornton Ghee has worked for some of the most powerful media brands including CNN, A&E and The History Channel and The Weather Channel. She began her career at SBC Communications in Oakland, California (and yes, she is a huge Raiders fan). Over her 20-year career, her passion for excellence has allowed her to master the following critical skills: leadership, diversity and inclusion, strategy, transformation (personal and professional), revenue generation, team work, work life balance, and relationship building. She has spent the last several years speaking across the country and sharing her knowledge.Thornton Ghee has received honors from numerous organizations including; The ADCOLOR Change Agent Award, The American Advertising Federation Mosaic Role Model of the Year Award, the Jesse Banks Humanitarian Award and the Black Girl Magic Award from Ohio State University. Most recently, she was named as a Multichannel News 2018 Woman to Watch. Thornton Ghee has authored two books: Stratechic: Life and Career Winning Strategies for Women and Stratechic 2.0: Her Plan, Her Power, Her Purpose. Thornton Ghee received her Bachelor of Arts from Golden Gate University at the age of 30. In May 2017, she was honored with an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from her Alma Mater. She resides in New Jersey and is the proud wife of Antony Ghee and mother of Taylor and Jordan Ghee.

Oct 2014 - Dec 2018

Director, Multicultural Sales

Cnn

Atlanta, Us

Mar 2006 - Jun 2012

Account Executive

A&E Television

New York, New York, Us

Jul 2003 - Mar 2006
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DD Dominique Dickerson Dominique Dickerson Colleague at Essence Communications Inc.Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, United States View → CQ Ciara Quaintance Ciara Quaintance Colleague at Essence Communications Inc.Greater Orlando, United States View → VB Valerie Butler Valerie Butler Colleague at Essence Communications Inc.New York, United States View → GS Gabrielle Shea Gabrielle Shea Colleague at Essence Communications Inc.Brooklyn, New York, United States View → EF Ebony Flake Ebony Flake Colleague at Essence Communications Inc.Austin, Texas, United States View → JT James Toothman James Toothman Colleague at Essence Communications Inc.New York City Metropolitan Area, United States View → VB Valerie Butler Valerie Butler Colleague at Essence Communications Inc.New York, United States View → SB Shakora Biggs Shakora Biggs Colleague at Essence Communications Inc.United States View → KB Kelvin Byers Kelvin Byers Colleague at Essence Communications Inc.Los Angeles, California, United States View → BS Briana S. Briana S. Colleague at Essence Communications Inc.Washington, District Of Columbia, United States View →
4 education records

Michele T Ghee education

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Business Management

Golden Gate University

Diversity Equity And Inclusion Certificate

Cornell University

Certificate Of Completion, The Women'S Leadership Forum

Harvard Business School

Executive Leadeship Program

Ucla
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Michele T Ghee works for Essence Communications Inc..

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Michele T Ghee is listed as Chief Content Officer at Essence Communications Inc..

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Michele T Ghee is based in New York, United States while working with Essence Communications Inc..

What companies has Michele T Ghee worked for?

Michele T Ghee has worked for Essence Communications Inc., Expectant Media, Allen Media Broadcasting, Thegrio, and Ebony & Jet.

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Michele T Ghee's colleagues at Essence Communications Inc. include Dominique Dickerson, Ciara Quaintance, Valerie Butler, Gabrielle Shea, and Ebony Flake.

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Michele T Ghee holds Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Business Management from Golden Gate University.

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