Who We Are:

Founder Cory Jones cut his teeth at Maxim Digital in the early 2000s, launched sites for AOL, Demand Media, Athlon Sports and WhaleRock. In 2014 he moved to Playboy where he re-launched Playboy.com as a SFW site.

Traffic at Playboy quickly grew from 1M uniques to over 15M uniques per month. The median age dropped from 50 to 30 in the first five months.

The brand was relevant again and revenues skyrocketed. It was a massive success. He then was promoted to Playboy’s Chief Content Officer and lead the charge to remove nudity from the magazine. He had to pitch Hugh Hefner what a non-nude Playboy would look like (he’ll tell you that story over a cocktail.) Cory then moved to Civilized — a cannabis and CBD media brand targeting the next generation of consumers — where he quickly grew traffic and brand awareness in an emerging industry.

David Hochman is a champion “message doctor” and brand storyteller whose strategy and insights credits include Target, REI, Lexus, TOMS Shoes and Conan O’Brien’s Team Coco. David’s byline frequently appears in The New York Times, GQ, Forbes, Food + Wine, CNBC.com and other outlets. Whether it’s qualitative research on consumer needs or turning complex data into crisp narratives, he brings clarity and authority to every aspect of brand strategy.

With over two decades of experience spanning a spectrum of lifestyle brands such as Rolling Stone, Outdoor Life, Mom.com, and WomanGettingMarried.com, Lindsay Goldenberg Jones' impressive achievements include pioneering content strategy, crafting award-winning original content series, and driving audience engagement. Proficient in content taxonomy, audience segmentation, and SEO optimization, Lindsay excels in leveraging data analytics for content diversification, cross-functional collaboration, and innovative campaigns for brands such as Target, Procter & Gamble, Minted, and Wayfair. Her recent experience in developing cutting-edge AI-powered content tools positions her as a trailblazer in the content design landscape, ready to lead and innovate in the ever-evolving field while ensuring accessibility and inclusivity.

Nick Dimengo is a master of digital media, content development and brand strategy. He has over 10 years experience helping brands such as Esquire, Netflix, Bleacher Report and Entrepreneur Media. He also successfully rebranded FHM, the iconic men’s lifestyle brand-- spearheading all business, digital strategy and editorial operations.

Ben Ramirez has been creating companies and brands for the last 15 years, both in-agency and within startups. Ben possesses the ability to build and manage high-performing design organizations while simultaneously developing critically-acclaimed consumer brands. His client list includes Nike, Audi, Sony, Instagram, Red Bull, Amex and more.