THE VISION
DEPARTMENT
a revenue growth and brand development advisory based in Los Angeles, California.
With 20+ years building brands and scaling IP-driven businesses, Brian Mann helps companies drive revenue growth at the intersection of storytelling, product, and community. He is known for creating high impact partnerships, and assembling bespoke creative and operational teams that turn ideas into thriving brands.
From high growth DTC and Digital Media startups to global entertainment, consumer, and creator brands, Brian’s work bridges vision and execution, helping founders, executives, and creators build lasting scale and cultural relevance.
Sharpen Your Vision. Scale your business.
clients
Paramounts Pictures
CBS
Comedy Central
UPS
BMW
HONDA
MGA Entertainment
Cut Media
NBCUniversal
spinmaster
Golden Circle Group
Paramounts Pictures CBS Comedy Central UPS BMW HONDA MGA Entertainment Cut Media NBCUniversal spinmaster Golden Circle Group
what we do
strategy
We define and refine core strategic priorities, then build a growth flywheel around your value prop, spanning brand storytelling, creator networks, strategic partnerships, and performance marketing.
operations
We design scalable org structures, source top tier talent and resources, integrate AI solutions, and navigate moments of challenge or change with precision.
Brand Architecture
We craft the narrative strategy, and identity behind your brand — visual and sonic. From positioning to creative content execution, our award winning team builds systems that resonate and scale.
partnerships
We identify and secure strategic deals across paid brand integrations, licensed products, creator collaborations, marketing & distribution partnerships, then manage them for long term impact
partners
Microsoft
Mastercard
Disney
Amazon
Walmart
Activision
EA
Mattel
Sony
MLB
NBA
Microsoft Mastercard Disney Amazon Walmart Activision EA Mattel Sony MLB NBA
About
Brian Mann builds brands where culture, creators, and commerce collide. Relaunched UNREAL MOBILE into a Gen Z disruptor. Scaled gaming lifestyle brand CLOAK 1600%+ and built a 300M+ creator network with partners like Microsoft, Mastercard and Bandai. Grew REPRESENT (now Cameo) into a leading creator commerce platform. Helped take subscription commerce platform LOOT CRATE to #1 on the Inc 5000 with 280+ IP deals and strategic partnerships like Walmart, Amazon, FOX, Drove $700M+ in retail as a senior global licensing exec at PARAMOUNT PICTURES and agent for FORTUNE 500 brands like BMW, Honda, Hershey’s.
“Brian helped me and our executive team at Cut to essentially reframe our entire brand and create a focused plan for moving forward. It was a tall order but I was thrilled with where we ended up. One of the most notable things about Brian was that, even after all of his success, he is still willing to roll up his sleeves and do the hard work. He doesn't wait for success to happen, he makes it happen.”
-Christopher Rudy, Former CEO Cut Media
“Brian brought to FOX an innovative way of managing, exploiting and commercializing the entire FOX vault of brands across all verticals and made business development seamless and transparent. All of this led to some incredible merchandise and an amazing way to deliver content.”
- Joshua Izzo, Executive VP, Franchise Development at Lightstorm Entertainment
collaborators
Jamie McPhee
CREATIVE STRATEGIST
An award-winning creative with a focus on branding and fashion. Her work has received multiple Clios, Lions, and Pencils including the Cannes Gold Lion for her first website concept for NikeWomen. She has lived and worked in Copenhagen, New York and Los Angeles. With more than fifteen years experience in digital, print, television, production and publishing, including concepts for Nike, Adidas, IKEA, and Tommy Hilfiger, photo shoot production for Supreme, Undefeated, and Roberto Cavalli; artist licensing with Estēe Lauder, Vans and Tiffany & Co; her ability to navigate from original ideation to final execution, along with a deep understanding of fashion, lifestyle and youth culture make her one of the most sought after creative minds in the business.
Mark Share
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
A multi-faceted Creative Director in visual design, logo design brand development, currently based in Los Angeles after having worked and lived in both Chicago and& New York City. He has created campaigns for The North Face, Nike, Google, and Motorola and worked for agencies including Chiat Day, Media Arts Lab, and MullenLowe. In addition to his work in design, Mark is also an accomplished music producer. He has done sound design for MTV Music Awards, The Oscars, Pixar and Beats by Dre.
Select Works
CLOAK Campaign - Invisible Hearts Club
UNREAL MOBILE - relaunch campaign
CLOAK Campaign - Pride
CLOAK Campaign - Intelligent Life
