Who is Vinnie Potestivo?
As an Emmy Award-Winning Media Advisor, Vinnie Potestivo is an expert in creating well-known and highly recognizable Authorities, Personalities, & Leaders as they navigate the ever-growing landscape of media and entertainment. Here’s how: 👇
Over the last 30 years, I’ve played a pivotal role in launching, influential personal brands, broadcast networks, content platforms, and original media franchises that continue to shape modern pop culture.
📺 Making it in Media
My media journey began in 1993 as a Community Producer at Staten Island Community Television, where I learned how to create, edit, digitize, and move media. During college, I was hired by Viacom to launch MTV’s first-ever talent development department. Leveraging my skills in digital organization, and my deep understanding of network and studio functions, I went on to launch talent and personal brands that have far outshone the media projects created for them. From Punk’d and The Challenge to RHONJ and The Osbournes, I’ve been part of creating iconic TV franchises that have shaped pop culture.
🎙️ Podcast to Broadcast
In 2006, I was the first MTV executive to take a podcast to broadcast with the hit series “Man & Wife.” Now, as the host of “I Have A Podcast®” and Editor-in-Chief of ihaveapodcast.com, I champion independent creators. Our platform is the #1 source for career and brand development.
🎬 Your Content Connector
My team and I serve as trusted connectors in the media landscape. We specialize in developing and distributing original content across all platforms. We love starting with podcasts because it means the client owns the IP and sets the tone for a more rewarding success journey.
⭐️ Who I’ve Elevated
Mandy Moore, Nick Cannon, Ashton Kutcher, Beyoncé Carter… I’ve had the privilege of elevating a diverse array of personal brands through original content. I continue to do this in the independent side of media with CEOs, Founders, and TV personalities such as Peter Thomas Roth, Dottie Herman, and Sukanya Krishnan.
🏢 Corporate Collaborations
As an agency, we partner with brands like Macy’s, Kiehl’s, Nikon, and MLB to amplify and execute their media strategies for maximum impact with an audience we know how to reach in digital, social, podcast, and broadcast TV media.
TV NETWORKS/CONTENT PLATFORMS
TALENT BOOKING
Mandy Moore
Actor/Singer
Beyoncé Carter
Singer/Actor
Nick Cannon
Host/Actor
Danielle Fishel
Actor/Host
Jamie-Lynn Sigler
Actress/Podcaster
SuChin Pak
Podcast & TV Host
Brian McFayden
Podcast & TV Host
Mathew Knowles
Keynote Speaker/CEO
Ashton Kutcher
Actor/Entrepreneur
Christina Milian
Singer/Songwriter
Jessica Simpson
Singer/Entrepreneur
Kelly Osbourne
TV Personality
Ja Rule
Singer/Entrepreneur
Damien Fahey
TV Host & Executive
Damona Hoffman
Podcast & TV Host
Ryan Dusick
Musician / Author
Susie Castillo
Actress / TV Personality
Rachel Reilly
TV Personality
Quddus
Podcast & TV Host
Ashley Parker Angel
Singer / TV Personality
Michael Douglas
Actor
Debi Mazar
Actress
Pink
Singer
Snoop Dogg
Rapper
Lisa Rinna
Actress
Marcus Samuelsson
Chef
Natasha Lyonne
Actress
Vanessa Lachey
Host
T.J Lavin
Danny Bonaduce
Actor
Taryn Manning
Actress
Adrienne Bailon
Singer
L.A Reid
Music Mogul
Estelle
Singer
Ethan Embry
Actor
Ed Begley Jr.
Actor
Bret Michaels
Musician
Ryan Leslie
Singer
Sofia Vergara
Actress
Nick Lachey
Singer
Jennifer Hudson
Actress, Singer
Pete Wentz
Musician
Steve Stoute
Music Mogul
Nick Lachey
Singer
Bret Michaels
Musician
Ryan Leslie
Singer
Sofia Vergara
Actress
Nick Lachey
Singer
Terrell Owens
Athlete
Katy Perry
Pop Star
Johnny Knoxville
Jackass
Steve-0
Jackass
Ally Sheedy
Actress
Katey Sagal
Actress
Jordin Sparks
Singer
Jason Mraz
Musician
Danny Devito
Actor
Clinton Kelly
Stylist, Host
Tyson Ritter
Musician
Emmanuelle Chriqui
Actress
Wilmer Valderrama
Actor
Chelsea Handler
Comedian
Stephen Baldwin
Actor
Christopher Lloyd
Actor
Christian Siriano
Designer
Debbie Gibson
Singer
Jim Jones
Rapper
Benji & Joel
Musicians
Carnie Wilson
Singer
Marlon Wayans
Actor
Tinsley Mortimer
Socialite
Tyson Beckford
Model
Parker Posey
Actress
Kim Kardashian
Reality Star
Vanessa & Angela
Designers
Chris Jericho
Wrestler
Mel B.
Singer
Selita Ebanks
Model
Jessica Szohr
Actress
Lydia Hearst
Model
Sean Young
Actress
Judd Hirsch
Actor
Missy Elliott
Rapper
Bridget Marquardt
Playmate
Rob Thomas
Musician
Jennifer Coolide
Actress
Lance Bass
Singer
Barry Williams
Actor
Fisher Stevens
Actor
Ralph Macchio
Actor
Usher
Singer
Jodie Sweetin
Actress
Constantine Maroulis
Singer
Kevin Bacon
Actor
Ice T & Coco
Rapper, Model
Andy Dick
Actor
Chrissy Tiegen
Model
Gym Class Heroes
Band
Pauly Shore
Comedian
Shannen Doherty
Actress
TV TALENT EXECUTIVE CREDITS
The Osbournes
MTV
TRL: Total Request Live
MTV
Newlyweds: Nick & Jessica
MTV
Wild ‘n Out
MTV
MANDY
MTV
Laguna Beach
MTV
The Ashley Simpson Show
MTV
Punk'D
MTV
House of Style
MTV
Hannity & Colmes
FOX News
The Tom Green Show
MTV
Ready… Set… Cook!
Food
The Hills
MTV
Man & Wife
MTV
8th & Ocean
MTV
A Question of Love
FYI
House of DVF
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Secret Guide to Fabulous
Logo
Finding My Father
Oxygen
Breaking Boston
A&E
Chef Roblé & Co.
Bravo
Built
STYLE/Bravo
Dogs in the City
CBS
2Gether
VH1
Failosophy
MTV
Spoiled Rotten Pets
NATGEO Wild
The Daily Show with John Stewart
Comedy Central
Comedy Central
Untying the Knot
Bravo
Pregnant in Heels
Bravo
Big Brooklyn Style
TLC
House of Consignmen
VH1
Celebrity House Hunting
A&E
Tragic Side of Fame
MTV
Celebrity House Hunting
A&E
Newlyweds: The First Year
Bravo
Born To Shine
Time Warner Cable
Mad Fashion
Bravo
Royally Mad
BBCA
Biography
A&E
Celebrity Dreams Decoded
A&E
8th & Ocean
MTV
Macy’s Million Dollar Makeover
TLC
Sunset Daze
WEtv
The Millionaire Matchmaker
Bravo
The Real Housewives of New Jersey
Bravo
Running Russell Simmons
Oxygen
Love Lust
Sundance
All Things Rock
MTV
Dogg After Dark
MTV
Choose or Lose
MTV
I Bet You Will
MTV
Say What? Karaoke
MTV
Danity Kane
MTV
Trick It Out
MTV
Becoming Present: Wannabe
MTV
The Island
MTV
Boiling Points
MTV
Carmen Electra’s Hypermix
MTV
Sisqo’s Shakedown
MTV
Senseless Acts of Video
MTV
Headbangers Ball
MTV
webRIOT
MTV
PARAMOUNT & MTV FILMS
Freedom Writers
Paramount
Carmen: A Hip Hopera
MTV Films
Super Sweet 16: The Movie
MTV Films
2Gether
MTV
Monster Island
MTV Films
Volcano High
MTV Films
ORIGINAL AUDIO & PODCASTS
I Have A Podcast with Vinnie Potestivo, a collection of conversations with celebrities and creatives who aim to inspire us in our everyday lives, can be found on Apple Podcasts and anywhere else you listen to yours. IHAP’s companion video series I Have A Podcast on Television can be seen Thursdays on DirectTV, Distro TV, and Channel 285 on STIRR via bspoketv. For more information on viewing times, current episodes, and guest recommendations please visit ihaveapodcast.com.
Vinnie can be seen on linkedin.com/in/vinniepotestivo where he shares business and brand strategies for people looking to inspire and impact with media. You can also find him at instagram.com/vinniepotestivo where he over-shares photos of his two mini-schnauzers Beau & Dudley.