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About Vinnie Potestivo

As an Emmy Award-Winning Media Advisor, I am 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.

CELEBRITY TALENT BOOKING

Gallery Andy Dick

Michael Douglas

Actor

Debi Mazar

Actress

Pink

Singer

Snoop Dogg

Rapper

Lisa Rinna

Actress

Natasha Lyonne

Actress

Vanessa Minnillo

Host

Marcus Samuelsson

Chef

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

Steve Stoute

Music Mogul

Pete Wentz

Musician

Jennifer Hudson

Actress, Singer

Bret Michaels

Musician

Ryan Leslie

Singer

Sofia Vergara

Actress

Nick Lachey

Singer

Adrienne Bailon

Singer

Terrell Owens

Athlete

Katy Perry

Pop Star

Johnny Knoxville

Jackass

Steve-0

Jackass

Ally Sheedy

Actress

Katey Sagal

Actress

Jason Mraz

Musician

Emmanuelle Chriqui

Actress

Tyson Ritter

Musician

Clinton Kelly

Stylist, Host

Danny Devito

Actor

Jordin Sparks

Singer

Wilmer Valderrama

Actor

Christopher Lloyd

Actor

Christian Siriano

Designer

Chelsea Handler

Comedian

Debbie Gibson

Singer

Stephen Baldwin

Actor

Mel B.

Singer

Selita Ebanks

Model

Jessica Szohr

Actress

Lydia Hearst

Model

Benji & Joel

Musicians

Jim Jones

Rapper

Sean Young

Actress

Judd Hirsch

Actor

Marlon Wayans

Actor

Bridget Marquardt

Playmate

Tinsley Mortimer

Socialite

Carnie Wilson

Singer

Rob Thomas

Musician

Jennifer Coolide

Actress

Lance Bass

Singer

Barry Williams

Actor

Parker Posey

Actress

Kim Kardashian

Reality Star

Missy Elliott

Rapper

Ralph Macchio

Actor

Vanessa & Angela

Designers

Jodie Sweetin

Actress

Chris Jericho

Wrestler

Fisher Stevens

Actor

Constantine Maroulis

Singer

Kevin Bacon

Actor

Tyson Beckford

Model

Andy Dick

Actor

Anthony Bourdain

Chef

Ice T & Coco

Rapper, Model

Chrissy Tiegen

Model

Gym Class Heroes

Band

Pauly Shore

Comedian

Chris Pontius

Jackass

Shannen Doherty

Actress

Usher

Singer

TALENT EXEC & ORIGINAL TV CASTING CREDITS

A Question of Love

FYI

House of DVF

E !

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

MANDY

MTV

The Tom Green Show

MTV

Ready… Set… Cook!

Food

Hannity & Colmes

FOX News

The Osbournes

MTV

Newlyweds: Nick & Jessica

MTV

The Ashley Simpson Show

MTV

Punk'D

MTV

House of Style

MTV

Wild ‘n Out

MTV

TRL: Total Request Live

MTV

Laguna Beach

MTV

The Hills

MTV

Man & Wife

MTV

8th & Ocean

MTV

FEATURE FILM & MADE-FOR-TV CREDITS​

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

Jailbait

MTV Films

7E

249 Productions

The Guiding Hand

249 Productions

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.