Joshua DeAngelis

Josh DeAngelis
Born
Joshua DeAngelis
CitizenshipAmerican
OccupationBusiness executive
Years active2020–present
TitleFounder

Joshua 'Josh' DeAngelis is an American media executive.[1] He is the co-founder and president of talent at Palette Media.[2][3]

Background

DeAngelis earned a bachelor's degree in economics from Northwestern University and a master's degree in sports management from Columbia University.[4]

Career

In April 2020, he founded Palette media alongside Daniel Daks.[5][6][7] Before co-founding Palette Media,[8][9] DeAngelis served as project manager at First Access Entertainment, worked as tour manager for the music duo Lion Babe, and held multiple positions at Roc Nation.[4] He was an artist manager who has worked in music, sports, and fashion for over a decade, with his collaborations including Madison Beer, Santigold, Zayn, USA Football, UC Berkeley Athletics, and Gucci Ghost.[8] Palette Media manages influencers across platforms including Nimay Ndolo, Joe Mele, Meet Cutes NYC amongst others, and has brokered brand partnerships with companies such as Netflix and Amazon.[10][11][12] He oversees the company's creator partnerships and talent operations, while Daks serves as the managing partner.[13][14] DeAngelis worked on influencer driven political campaigns,[15][16] including efforts during the 2020 U.S. presidential elections.[17][18] DeAngelis has been associated with discussions around TikTok's role in digital media and the impact of potential regulatory restrictions and was also linked to digital campaigns and influencer-led initiatives.[19][20] By 2023, Palette Media represented more than 100 creators with a combined audience in the hundreds of millions.[21]

Recognition

DeAngelis has appeared at creator economy events, including as a speaker at Bild Expo.[1][2][22][23][24]

References

  1. 1 2 "World Class Speakers". Bild Expo. Retrieved 2026-05-20.
  2. 1 2 "Speaker Details: Bild Expo 2025: Josh DeAngelis". Bild Expo. Retrieved 2026-05-22.
  3. ↑ "Some Democrats worry crackdown on TikTok could hurt party". The Washington Post. 2023-04-16. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2026-05-21.
  4. 1 2 "Joshua Deangelis - Co-founder, Head Of Talent at Palette MGMT". THE ORG. Retrieved 2026-05-26.
  5. ↑ Franklin, McKinley (2025-10-17). "Are Influencers Too Big for Hollywood?". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2026-05-27.
  6. ↑ "What's behind the anti-Biden 'wildfire' among TikTok influencers". Los Angeles Times. 2024-05-30. Retrieved 2026-05-21.
  7. ↑ Lorenz, Taylor (2022-10-27). "Inside Democrats' elaborate attempt to woo TikTok influencers". The Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2026-05-27.
  8. 1 2 "Josh DeAngelis, Co-Founder, Palette Management". Network. Retrieved 2026-05-22.
  9. ↑ "Meet Josh DeAngelis: Co-Founder, Head of Talent". SHOUTOUT LA. 2022-07-05. Archived from the original on 2025-05-23. Retrieved 2026-05-20.
  10. ↑ https://cointact.me/digital-marketing-news/how-much-do-they-make-these-reps-help-influencers-bring-in-the-mega-revenue/
  11. ↑ "How Much Do They Make?? These Reps Help Influencers' Bring in the Mega Revenue". Yahoo Entertainment. 2025-10-20. Retrieved 2026-05-26.
  12. ↑ "UTA Signs Relatable TikTok Comic Matt Taylor". Tubefilter. 2021-10-01. Retrieved 2026-05-26.
  13. ↑ "Media Buying Briefing: Influencer agencies expand into talent management to reach more creators". Digiday. 2024-09-30. Retrieved 2026-05-26.
  14. ↑ "How Hollywood Learned to Love Influencers". The Hollywood Reporter. 2025-10-16. Retrieved 2026-05-27.
  15. ↑ Goldsberry, Jenny (2023-09-17). "TikTok campaign for Joe Biden received funding from George Soros". Washington Examiner. Retrieved 2026-04-07.
  16. ↑ "TikTok: What creators would do if the short-form video app goes dark". CNBC. 2025-01-13. Retrieved 2026-04-07.
  17. ↑ "What's behind the anti-Biden 'wildfire' among TikTok influencers". AOL. 2024-05-30. Retrieved 2026-04-11.
  18. ↑ "Trans TikToker who mocked women signed to agency that took $200,000 from DNC for Gen Z influencers to promote Biden's policy". Human Events. Retrieved 2026-04-10.
  19. ↑ "How TikTok Beat the Ban (for Now)". Intelligencer. 2023-05-31. Retrieved 2026-05-20.
  20. ↑ "#MadeToSave: Vaccinate The Nation - The Shorty Awards". Shorty Awards. Retrieved 2026-05-20.
  21. ↑ "Jimmy Kimmel had to answer to the FCC. Internet comedians answer to the algorithm". The Washington Post. 2025-09-27. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2026-05-22.
  22. ↑ "Stories & Insights: Josh DeAngelis". Canvas Rebel.
  23. ↑ "Meet Josh DeAngelis". Voyage LA.
  24. ↑ "TikTok Stars and Marketers Brace for App's Disappearance This Month". The New York Times. 2025-01-09. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2026-05-26.