shomari hines
CEO CBL485 GROUP in New York
Hello, my name is Shomari Hines.
I am the Chief Executive Officer of Catbert Legend 485 LLC (CBL485), a private holding and operating company and family office with diversified interests across real estate, digital media, e-commerce, services, retail and wholesale, and music publishing. I lead the firm’s strategy, operations, and growth across a multi-sector portfolio of businesses and investments.
My professional journey began in the media industry, where I started as a mailroom assistant at the age of 18. Since then, I have advanced through a series of management and leadership roles in marketing and brand strategy, collaborating with exceptional teams to develop innovative concepts and execute impactful campaigns that elevated brand awareness for some of today’s most recognized consumer media brands.
Over the course of my career, I have held positions at Thomson Reuters, Informa Markets, Outdoor Sportsman Group, Art Info, and American Media Inc. (A360 Media). During this time, I contributed to and managed initiatives for prominent consumer and B2B media brands including Men’s Journal, Men’s Fitness, National Enquirer, InformationWeek, Playboy, Daily Front Row, Financial Planning, Guns & Ammo, Shape, Star, RadarOnline and Us Weekly, Muscle & Fitness,In Touch Weekly among others.
In addition, I have worked with a range of high-profile clients, providing strategic guidance in brand identity and positioning, digital and content strategy, go-to-market planning, operational optimization, marketing and marketing technology, e-commerce, and product development.
Some past/current clients include:
Daily Front Row(Fashionweekdaily.com)
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