Technology & Media Entrepreneur; CEO & Founder of Holler; Co-Founder & CEO at Group Black; Forbes 30 Under 30 Honoree
Travis Montaque Biography
Travis Montaque is an American entrepreneur recognized for his work in technology, media, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Montaque is the CEO and founder of Holler, a messaging technology and conversational media company. After graduating from the University of Miami with a degree in accounting and finance, he chose to focus on his startup, which was initially named Emogi and later rebranded as Holler. Holler secured a Series B financing round of $36 million and was named to Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies list under Montaque’s leadership.
Montaque is also the co-founder and CEO of Group Black, a Black-owned media collective and accelerator focused on transforming media ownership and investment. Group Black aims to expand the pipeline of Black-owned media companies and secure advertising commitments from major brands. The company has partnered with GroupM to direct significant investment to diverse publishers and has generated substantial commitments from brands such as Procter & Gamble for publishers including Essence and Afropunk.
Group Black has expanded its reach through partnerships, including an exclusive agreement with NBCUniversal to sell advertising in content that amplifies Black voices on the streaming service Peacock. The company’s strategy centers on creating access to advertising dollars and audiences for Black-owned media businesses, providing infrastructure such as its own ad exchange, and investing in the growth of these businesses.
Montaque’s entrepreneurial portfolio also includes Holler Studios, a full-service animation production studio and creative agency, and Crater, a creator network designed to accelerate emerging culture. His contributions have been recognized in Forbes 30 Under 30, Adweek’s Media Executive of the Year, Ad Age’s Diversity & Inclusion Champion of the Year, Entrepreneur Magazine’s Most Daring Entrepreneurs, and CSQ NextGen 10. He led Group Black to Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies list and was inducted into the Advertising Hall of Achievement. Montaque is a frequent speaker on topics related to media equity, technology, and entrepreneurship, including appearances at CES, where he has addressed the impact of media consolidation on society. His work continues to influence how brands, creators, and media companies engage with diverse audiences.
Travis Montaque Videos
dentsu @ CES 2023: What’s Next in Tech + Media
Dentsu’s CES 2023 program delves into what’s Next in tech and media, uncovering innovation across Identity, Context and Attention. Doug...
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