About BGD Media
We build the infrastructure behind creator marketing.
Our Philosophy
The discipline no one built — until now.
Creator marketing matured. Strategy got sophisticated. Creative got better. Budgets grew. But the operational layer — sourcing, contracting, coordinating, reporting — stayed manual, ad hoc, and fragile.
We call this gap the execution bottleneck. It's why campaigns launch late, budgets overflow, and relationships fracture. BGD Media was founded to close that gap permanently.
We don't ideate campaigns. We don't design creative. We are the operational backbone that makes other people's great ideas actually happen — on time, on budget, and at scale.
What We Believe
Three principles that guide everything.
Operations Over Hype
Creators Are Partners
Speed Through Structure
The Team
Operators who've been in the trenches.

LaToya Shambo
Founder & CEO
A decade building creator programs for global brands. LaToya founded BGD Media to professionalize the operational discipline behind creator marketing.

Nazat Minnow
COO
With over 25 years of expertise in financial operations, including revenue recognition, budgeting, and auditing, Nazat oversees BGD’s financial strategy. She partners with the CEO on forecasting and reporting while directing end-to-end billing, accounts receivable, and collections.

George Mani
Head of Revenue
George Mani brings over 20 years of executive-level experience to BGD Media and operates a vast Rolodex of personal relationships spanning brands, agencies, creators, and media conglomerates. George ensures every partnership is carefully structured for multi-stakeholder success and resides in the New York City metropolitan area

Niesha Chance
Assistant Brand Manager
Niesha provides executive-level operational support and calendar management. Leads strategic influencer marketing initiatives, from brand activations and partnership outreach to campaign execution. She also orchestrates high-profile events and awards, ensuring seamless communication across all corporate and partner stakeholders.