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Julian Mitchell
Julian Mitchell is an award-winning marketer, instructor, and multimedia journalist. He's spearheaded content and campaigns for brands like Beats By Dre, Honda, Wells Fargo, Google, Luc Belaire, the NFL and Magic Johnson Enterprises.
In 2013, Mitchell worked alongside Sean "Diddy" Combs to launch REVOLT Media & TV as Social Media and Editorial Director.
Prior to launching IQ Labs, Mitchell spent four years as a Forbes columnist covering disruptive entrepreneurs and startups, in addition to profiling the biggest names and news across music, media and entertainment. Mitchell’s Beats by Dre series Corner Office highlights business leaders at the intersection of music, lifestyle and technology.
In 2016, LinkedIn ranked Mitchell No. 9 on their list of Top Voices in Media, citing him as one of the must-know writers shaping culture. In the same year, Mitchell was tapped by Complex Networks to launch Complex Hustle, the networks first video channel for entrepreneurs.
Mitchell carries years of experience as an instructor for MediaBistro, also speaking at notable conferences such as CES, VidCon, Social Media Week, A3C, and MegaFest among others.
Mitchell is also Forbes columnist, covering disruptive entrepreneurs and startups. His editorial and conversation series Get Paid To Be Yourself profiles dynamic creators and entrepreneurs who’ve built multifaceted businesses rooted in who they are. He also contributed as also a columnist with Huff Post Black Voices.
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Brandon E. Campbell
Brandon E. Campbell is a multimedia and entertainment attorney-entrepreneur with a background in creative and strategic business and legal solutions. He has provided legal counsel and business strategy to media companies, small to large scale event production companies, artists and Grammy Award winning multi-platinum music producers, as well as TV and film producers in transactional and pre-litigation matters.
Prior to launching IQ Labs Inc., Brandon has served in various capacities in the entertainment industry with brands including Viacom Media Networks (MTV, MTV2, VH1, BET and LOGO), NBC Universal, Atlantic Records, multi-platinum and Grammy nominated artist Trey Songz, the Atlanta Braves, and Octagon.
From 2017 – 2018 while running his boutique law practice geared towards creative media, Brandon spent a year traveling through 14 countries -- having intimate conversations with locals in an effort foster cross-cultural connections and unite divergent thinkers through exposure.
Brandon has also offered industry insights as a guest speaker including Harvard Law School, has been featured in publications including Forbes, and has contributed to publications including the Huffington Post – providing reflections on his year-long journey of immersive travel and exploring culture with his on-going editorial and video entitled Extended Family.