Al Jazeera Arabic
Launched 25 years ago with a mission to give “voice to the voiceless”, Al Jazeera has been a juggernaut on the world stage ever since. With a grand vision to relaunch the channel on its jubilee anniversary, the Arabic channel brought us in to retool the entirety of their 24-hour programming. Alongi Media spent four months on the ground in Doha, Qatar developing new programming, sharing expert consultancy on editorial and production standards, and providing intensive training to what was already a world class newsroom.
GBTA Annual Conventions
Few industries were hit harder by the pandemic than business travel. After canceling it’s 2020 annual convention, we helped Global Business Travel Association (the world’s preeminent association for the trade) stage its 3-day 2021 convention in Orlando, Florida. Three thousand attendees converged at the Alongi Media-produced event, which included Main Stage presentations, live streaming content, and an Exhibitor Hall with a live broadcast studio. From crafting and executing the run-of-show to producing companion video and graphics content, we were proud to be part of GBTA’s safe and highly successful rally.
SUMMER REDISCOVE(RED)
Founded by Bono in 2006 to fight the AIDS crisis, (RED) expanded their efforts to combat COVID and its devastating impact on the most vulnerable communities. They pivoted to keep their mission’s forward progress with the launch of SUMMER REDISCOVE(RED), their first-ever digital festival. Alongi Media oversaw the broadcast of the month-long festival and technically supported production of its (INSIDE THE PARENS) series examining systemic issues facing communities during the pandemic.
Goldman Sachs’ One Million Black Women
With its historic launch of One Million Black Women, Goldman Sachs is investing $10 billion (yes, with a B) over 10 years to positively impact the lives of a million Black women through investments in key sectors such as education, job creation, and digital connectivity. Our team kicked off the initiative by filming in New York, DC, Atlanta, Miami, and San Francisco, working with famed director and all-around good guy Reggie Hudlin to produce an emotional and inspiring video (narrated by Sanaa Lathan) that tells the story at the heart of the amazing One Million Black Women initiative.
2015 Republican US Presidential Primary Debate
With a crowded field of GOP hopefuls, Alongi Media was brought in to produce CNBC’s live debate which focussed on issues most in tune with the concerns of the business network’s viewers: job growth, taxes, technology, retirement and the health of our national economy.
Endometriosis Foundation of America Fundraising Gala
Co-founded by Padma Lakshmi and Dr. Tamer Seckin, the Endometriosis Foundation of America strives to increase disease recognition, provide advocacy, facilitate expert surgical training, and fund landmark endometriosis research. Alongi Media was honored to produce the 2018 Blossom Ball fundraising gala, a black tie event honoring GRAMMY Award-nominated, multi-platinum recording artist Halsey and activist and researcher Lone Hummelshøj.
2015 Papal Visit
Pope Francis’ first state visit to the US in 2015 brought him to three cities - Washington DC where he met with President Obama, New York City where he gave a historic speech to the United Nations General Assembly, and Philadelphia for the World Meeting of Families. We created the video sharing agreement with American networks and produced Catholic University’s Papal Mass, viewed by more than a billion people worldwide.
2016 Republican National Convention
In 2016 the GOP officially nominated Donald Trump for President and Indiana Governor Mike Pence for VP. Alongi Media produced all sessions of the national and international GOP broadcasts, including set design, lighting, audio, graphics, and run-of-show.
Lone Sailor Awards Programs
One of our favorite nonprofits, The US Navy Memorial honors, recognizes, and celebrates the extraordinary stories of the sea services. We were proud to produce some of their (formerly live) marquee events, like the prestigious Lone Sailor Awards which most recently honored actor/comedian Drew Carey and US Senate Chaplain Barry Black, and in 2020 honored iconic musician Bill Withers and Gen. Jim Mattis.
2012 US Presidential Debates
The Commission on Presidential Debates tapped Alongi Media to produce the world feed (ABC pool) for two of the debates between President Obama and Governor Romney.
Skyscraper LIVE
Seventh generation funambulist, Nik Wallenda continued the family tradition of tightrope walking with trips across the Grand Canyon, between three Chigaco skyscrapers (blindfolded for part of it and setting two word records), 25 stories above NYC’s Times Square, and across an active volcano belching noxious gases. We produced these extraordinary live events (on a :10 delay) for broadcast on Discovery and ABC Networks.
2018 Florida Gubernatorial Debate
Leadership Florida trusted Alongi Media to produce a live debate in one of the most heated contests of the 2018 midterms - Andrew Gillum and Ron DeSantos vying for the Governorship.
Why We Hate: The Reckoning
In a conversation led by Tamron Hall, Alongi Media Produced a live group discussion about the highly acclaimed documentaries Why We Hate and the ongoing events surrounding the death of George Floyd.
NJPAC (New Jersey Performing Arts Center)
Arts organizations depend on communities for their patronage - and communities in turn rely on them to deliver both enrichment and education. As arts enthusiasts - and regular patrons of NJPAC - we’d do anything to help move that mission forward. Our team also had a blast creating a 30-second TV spot to get the word out about their upcoming happenings.
2016 US Senate Debate
Leadership Florida trusted Alongi Media to produce live debates in key races - Sen Marco Rubio and Rep. Patrick Murphy squaring off in the 2016 Senate race.
2010 Winter Olympics - NBC News
NBC wasn’t going to let Phil Alongi Sr. get away completely. Among other projects, Alongi Media was brought in for the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games to coordinate with the NBC Olympics Group on event coverage across all platforms of the NBC News Division.
USCCB 2021 Spring General Assembly
The formerly in-person, three day event went virtual to take up a host of business including a vote on a controversial proposal to draft a document addressing Communion. The proposed document was largely seen as aimed at pro-choice Catholic politicians and at odds with the Vatican. After a spirited virtual debate, produced and facilitated by Alongi Media, US bishops voted overwhelmingly to advance the document.
2012 Republican National Convention
In 2012 the GOP officially nominated former Massachusetts Governor MItt Romney for President and Representative Paul Ryan for VP. Alongi Media produced all sessions of the national and international GOP broadcasts, including set design, lighting, audio, graphics, and run-of-show.
Pearl Harbor Memorial Ceremony, USNM
Alongi Media helped the nonprofit US Navy Memorial continue its mission by-taking formerly in-person-only events - like ceremonial wreath layings - and live streaming them, making them accessible around the world.
Tolo News / Lemar
In 2009, Alongi Media traveled to Afghanistan to train broadcast personnel and oversee news coverage of the country’s first-ever televised presidential debate and campaign and election coverage, maintaining a mentoring program post-election