Black Stories/19: Blake Lynch

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Director of Culture and Creative Content, Blake Lynch, joins Media Producer Justin James Lopez to discuss rejection and receiving critical feedback. Let’s hear his story!

Blake Lynch is the Director of Culture and Content Marketing for Lippe Taylor Group. As the Director of Culture and Content Marketing, Blake leads the agency’s culture quest team to develop insight-based, integrated marketing and influencer campaigns that drive media and stop users in their scroll. He also is the founding chair of Lippe Taylor’s Black Employee Resource Group, The Inkwell.

Prior to joining LTG, Blake led the digital and content marketing strategy for retail chain DTLR VILLA. Leveraging his strong relationships within the creator communities and unique perspective, Blake launched over 100+ products in collaboration with brands such as NIKE, adidas, Timberland, Jordan and Puma.

Outside of work, Blake is passionate about art and experience curation. His passions have led him to working as a freelance music supervisor, artist manager, and conceptual event producer. Most recently, he has joined the management team of Southern Soul / R&B singer TA Thomas, where he is leading the creative direction and marketing strategy of TA’s debut EP, distributed on Platoon Music, an Apple Music company.

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