Entrepreneur, broadcaster, philanthropist and creator economy pioneer

Overview

Brooke Howard-Smith is one of New Zealand's most colourful entrepreneurs and broadcasters — a former pro inline skater, household-name television host, philanthropist and co-founder of more than 20 companies. From TV3's Target to WeAreTENZING, Otterfish and Non-Fungible Labs, he has spent three decades at the intersection of sport, media, marketing and emerging technology.

Who is Brooke Howard-Smith? At 21 Brooke co-founded skate brand Senate Industries, which turned over $13m+ at its peak. Eleven years of pro inline skating and X Games appearances followed, alongside hosting roles on MTV and ESPN. He returned home to host Target, Celebrity Joker Poker, XSTV, NZ Performance Car TV, Cadbury Dream Factory and the 2007 Rugby World Cup. In 2016 he co-founded WeAreTENZING with Derek Handley, Adam Thomson and Sam Hazledine, and later Otterfish and Web3 venture Non-Fungible Labs. He is married to Amber Peebles.

Career Highlights • Co-founder and CEO of WeAreTENZING, NZ's largest independent creator management company • Co-founder of Otterfish (creator campaign software) and Non-Fungible Labs (FLUF World) • Producer of Rise Up Christchurch ($2.7m raised) and Comedy for Cure Kids ($1.5m+ raised) • Co-creator of Team Ball Player Thing for the 2015 All Blacks RWC bid • Helped raise more than $10 million for charitable causes • Former pro inline skater, X Games competitor and Senate Industries co-founder

Key Speaking Themes • The creator economy and influencer marketing • Purpose-led brands and triple-bottom-line business • Web3, NFTs and the metaverse for marketers • Reinvention, entrepreneurship and serial founding • Sport, media and the future of athlete management

What Your Audience Will Gain Brooke is candid, funny and uniquely placed across sport, media and tech. Audiences leave with sharper insight on creator marketing, purpose-driven brands and what reinvention really looks like in practice.

Ideal For • Marketing and brand conferences • Sport, entertainment and media events • Technology, Web3 and creator economy summits • Sales kick-offs and leadership offsites • Awards nights and MC roles

Frequently Asked Questions...

What does Brooke Howard-Smith speak about? The creator economy, influencer marketing, purpose-led business, Web3 and the metaverse, sport and reinvention.

What is WeAreTENZING? The purpose-led, holistic creator and athlete management company Brooke co-founded in 2016 with Derek Handley, Adam Thomson and Sam Hazledine.

What is Otterfish? A software platform Brooke co-founded that streamlines creator campaigns for brands and agencies.

What charity work has Brooke Howard-Smith done? He produced Rise Up Christchurch ($2.7m raised), Comedy for Cure Kids and the Team Ball Player Thing campaign, helping raise more than $10m for charity.

What is Brooke Howard-Smith's background? Former pro inline skater and X Games competitor, then TV host of Target, XSTV, Cadbury Dream Factory and the 2007 Rugby World Cup coverage.
Is Brooke Howard-Smith available as an MC? Yes. Brooke is regularly booked as a keynote speaker, panellist and MC at marketing, sport, tech and creative events.