Los Angeles, CA, May 21, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WORLDZ today announced that submissions are now open for its second annual WORLDZ GoodFronts competition, a first-of-its-kind competitive charity marketplace for social good. Introduced at last year’s WORLDZ Summit and inspired by the entertainment industry’s annual UpFronts, the GoodFronts is where action meets opportunity in the world of social enterprise, connecting today’s most important causes with the resources they need to achieve their mission. The WORLDZ GoodFronts is founded by Ross Martin, CEO of Blackbird and Roman Tsunder, co-founder and CEO of WORLDZ + PTTOW!, the 2019 WORLDZ GoodFronts are presented in association with the Ad Council.
Beginning today through June 28, 2019, organizations can submit here for the chance to compete in the “Action Auction” for the time, talent, and platforms of business leaders from across 70 different industries. In just under 90 minutes, the 2018 WORLDZ GoodFronts raised $10MM in resources and investment for last year’s presenting organizations: The Gun Safety Alliance, St. Jude Children’s Hospital, Love Has No Labels, and the UN World Food Programme.
Organizations selected for the second annual WORLDZ GoodFronts will present their cause on September 11 in Long Beach, California as part of WORLDZ Summit - a carefully programmed two-day event with eclectic, immersive, intimate experiences that are created and led by influential business leaders and cultural icons.
“WORLDZ was founded to bring together leaders across all industries to create the world of tomorrow. Collaboration within our community has led to transformational partnerships and projects. We wanted to make sure social good organizations received the same unparalleled access to executives and cultural icons, so they can continue to make the world a better place,” said Roman Tsunder, co-founder and CEO of WORLDZ and PTTOW! “The GoodFronts allows us to leverage the WORLDZ DNA to help these amazing mission-driven companies collaborate and connect to make a significant impact for their cause.”
"First we had the UpFronts, then the NewFronts. Now, we have the GoodFronts. This event is an incredible opportunity for cause programs to take center stage. Featuring our campaigns, like Love Has No Labels and End Family Fire, in front of an eager and passionate group of creative, entertainment, and marketing professionals was an amazing, invaluable opportunity,” said Heidi Arthur, Chief Campaign Development Officer, Ad Council.
More than 300 senior leaders from culture-shaping industries will be in attendance for this year’s WORLDZ, including the GoodFronts presentations. "A" list, influential culture-shaping brands that attend include T-Mobile, Viacom, Bustle, Nike, Hulu, YouTube, Samsung, NASA and more. They will have an opportunity to ask questions, offer live feedback and ideas, and make commitments within their sphere of access and expertise -- both in person and via the WORLDZ app.
Confirmed speakers for WORLDZ 2019 already announced include Shaquille O'Neal, NBA MVP & All-Star; Jonah Peretti, CEO, BuzzFeed; Stephane De La Faverie, Global Brand President, Estee Lauder Companies; Linda Boff, CMO & VP of Learning & Culture, GE; Mindy Hamilton, Senior Vice President, Global Partnerships, Marvel; Todd Hymel, CEO, Volcom; Donna Speciale, President, Turner; Jeremi Gorman, Chief Business Officer, Snap Inc; Nick Drake, EVP, Marketing & Experience, T-Mobile; and more.
Get more information at WORLDZ GoodFronts.
Submit 2019 WORLDZ GoodFronts Application.