Brooklyn, NY  ·  Est. 2014

Strategy. Creativity. Execution.

Brass City Media produces events, content, and communications for organizations that want a strategic partner — not someone they have to manage.

We think first. Produce second.
Organizations We've Worked With
Exxon Mobil Corporation NYC Dept. of Small Business Services NYC Dept. of Youth & Community Development U.S. Department of Transportation Northeast & Mid-Atlantic SBTRC Embrace Change Ventureneer Inc. Magazine Fast Company Ajoy Management Enterprise Trinity Medical Onboardia Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation Exxon Mobil Corporation NYC Dept. of Small Business Services NYC Dept. of Youth & Community Development U.S. Department of Transportation Northeast & Mid-Atlantic SBTRC Embrace Change Ventureneer Inc. Magazine Fast Company Ajoy Management Enterprise Trinity Medical Onboardia Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation

About Brass City Media

We believe the best work happens when both sides show up fully.

You bring the vision, the context, and the decisions. We bring the creative thinking, the structure, and the execution. Neither side waits for the other to lead. That's what a real partnership looks like — and it's the only kind we do.

Founded in 2014 by award-winning journalist and creative strategist LaToya M. Smith, Brass City Media is an event production and creative strategy firm. We specialize in events, content, and communications for government agencies, nonprofits, and founders who are building something worth paying attention to.

Our roots are in journalism. That means we know how to ask the right questions, find the story underneath the brief, and build communications that reach the people they're meant to reach.

We're serious about the work. And we genuinely enjoy doing it.

Our Story
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Who We Work With

We work best with clients ready to be great partners.

That means you come with a clear vision and realistic goals. You make decisions promptly and trust our expertise to lead the process — and we earn that trust by staying ahead of problems, communicating transparently, and never letting an issue sit without a solution.

When that dynamic is in place, the work is extraordinary.

Let's Talk
01

Program Managers & Agency Leads

You're delivering something high-visibility. You need a partner who represents you professionally, manages every detail without being asked twice, and keeps things moving even when your attention is pulled elsewhere.

02

Founders & Creative Entrepreneurs

You have a vision and need someone who matches your creative instincts and executes them — a collaborator who brings ideas to the table, not just a checklist, and cares about the outcome as much as you do.

03

In Both Cases

You'll always know where things stand. No chasing. No surprises. No wondering. Just work you're proud to put your name on — delivered on time and on budget.

What Clients Say

The work speaks.
Our clients confirm it.

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Even months later, attendees are still raving about the fantastic job Brass City Media did in producing Rise & Recognize.

Cynthia Pong
Founder & CEO, Embrace Change
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The work delivered for the Northeast SBTRC is now seen as a reference platform for other SBTRC regional centers nationwide.

Lizbeth Rodriguez-Rios
Director, Northeast SBTRC, U.S. DOT
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What sets BCM apart is not just their technical expertise — but their consistent communication, collaborative approach, and ability to make both our team and speakers feel supported every step of the way.

Geri Stengel
Founder & CEO, Ventureneer | Forbes Contributor

Our Approach

What does success look like for you?

That's where every engagement starts. Not with a proposal. Not with a price. With a real conversation about what you're trying to achieve.

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We Learn the Full Picture

We review your materials, past efforts, timelines, and goals. The more context you give us, the better the work. We want to know what's in motion, what hasn't worked, and where the opportunities are.

02

We Build a Shared Plan

We don't disappear and come back with a finished product. We work with you — bringing recommendations, surfacing decisions that need your input, keeping you informed at every stage. You'll never wonder where things stand.

03

We Execute With Precision

We handle project management, coordination, logistics, and details. We raise issues early and always bring solutions alongside them. We represent you the way you'd represent yourself.

Not a vendor. Not a black box. A working partner.

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What We Do

Our lead service is events.
Everything else makes them better.

Most clients come to us for an event. What they get is a creative partner who thinks about the strategy behind it, the content it produces, and the story it tells long after the last attendee leaves the room.

01 Lead Service

Events & Engagement

  • Virtual, hybrid, and in-person events
  • Conferences, summits, and forums
  • Workshops and trainings
  • Networking and matchmaking
  • Community and public engagement
02 Service

Strategy & Planning

  • Strategic communications planning
  • Program and initiative design
  • Message and narrative development
  • Stakeholder and audience strategy
  • Curriculum and learning design
03 Service

Video, Content & Design

  • Educational and explainer videos
  • About, recap, and impact videos
  • Graphic design (digital and print)
  • Presentation and slide deck design
  • Whiteboard and instructional content
04 Service

Execution & Management

  • End-to-end project and event management
  • Agenda and run-of-show development
  • Speaker coordination and preparation
  • Platform selection and oversight
  • Live support and day-of execution
05 Service

Reporting & Insights

  • Post-event summaries and reports
  • Audience feedback and survey analysis
  • Participation and engagement insights
  • Recommendations for next steps

Ready to get started?

Tell us what you're working on. We'll tell you whether we're the right fit.

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Our Work in Action

See what we produce.

From virtual summits to educational videos and branded event experiences — here's a look at what we build.

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Events & Engagement
Rise & Recognize: BIWOC Leaders Summit
Client: Embrace Change
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Our Work

Results that speak for themselves.

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Corporate · Events & Engagement
Rise & Recognize: Connecting and Celebrating BIWOC Leaders
93Attendees
18Speakers
4.55/5Satisfaction

An inaugural flagship event built from scratch — combining recognition, thought leadership, and peer networking. Still being talked about months later.

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Government · Program Design
U.S. DOT Bonding Education Program (2021–2024)
105Graduates
$62M+New Capacity
70+Media Outlets

Four years. Four cohorts. Now the national reference model for SBTRC centers across the country.

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Government · Hybrid Event
Regional Small Business Contracting Symposium
411Registered
275Attended
4.4/5Avg. Rating

One day. Dozens of federal agencies. Hundreds of small businesses. Zero dropped details.

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Get in Touch

The best projects start with an honest conversation.

Tell us what you're working on — the vision, the timeline, the constraints. We'll tell you whether we're the right fit and what working together would actually look like.

Location
Brooklyn, NY
Founded
2014
Clients
Government agencies, nonprofits & companies
Response time
Within one business day
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