Assistant News Director US News Gathering, The Associated Press
Peter Solomon Banda is an Assistant News Director within the world's most respected news organization, a role that follows a dynamic decades-long career in the field as a video journalist, text reporter, and ad hoc photographer.
He has wide ranging experience in breaking news coverage in text, photo, and video and currently manages an all-formats team of journalists in four states. Banda most recently led a video team that produced some of the most iconic images of the devastating impact of COVID-19 in New York City as well as managed the on-the-ground team covering the assassination attempt on GOP presidential candidate Donald J. Trump.
Head of Marketing, Business Wire
Jerry brings over 30 years of delivering brand marketing success through identity, development, and campaign solutions to his role at Business Wire. Jerry’s creative solutions to brand challenges have helped companies in industries ranging from high tech to healthcare, oil and gas to food and beverage, consulting to consumer services. He has guided teams and created strong brand solutions for companies such as Microsoft, Shell Oil, Starbucks, Boeing, AT&T, Nissan, The Home Depot, and many other noteworthy brands. A former copywriter, his passion lies in bringing out the true essence of a brand and building highly effective language and storytelling frameworks that drive high demand and fuel growth.
Senior Director Content Services, The Associated Press
Anthony Brito is a business development professional with over two decades of experience in multimedia content creation and licensing, distribution, and publicity solutions. Currently serving as senior director of content services at The Associated Press, he leads a team dedicated to forging strong relationships with brands and media firms, helping them maximize AP’s extensive content creation and distribution capabilities.
Before his journey with the AP, Brito gained experience in sales, account management, and leadership roles at Automatic Data Processing (ADP), Reuters, Bates USA, and the US Navy.
