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
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
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.