In this episode, we sit down with Corey Favor, Former Senior Director of Community Engagement at Orange Barrel Media / IKE Smart City. Orange Barrel Media is redefining outdoor advertising by pairing bold creativity with meaningful community impact. Through its IKE Smart City kiosks, the company provides more than advertising — offering local restaurant listings, transportation information, cultural resources, free Wi-Fi, and wayfinding to help residents and visitors better navigate the city. With a focus on enhancing the urban environment, Orange Barrel Media partners closely with cities, supports grassroots nonprofits, and amplifies local artists through strategic visibility and creative campaigns. Their work reflects a model where advertising doesn’t just occupy space — it contributes to it. As a Columbus Chamber member benefit, businesses also have the opportunity to access advertising on IKE Smart City kiosks at discounted rates, helping them increase visibility while supporting a platform designed to serve the community. Learn more at columbus.org/orange-barrel-media. Corey Favor, Former Senior Director of Community Engagement | Orange Barrel Media Corey Favor was the Senior Director of Community Engagement at Orange Barrel Media / IKE Smart City, where he led a national team driving partnerships across arts, small business, education, and nonprofit sectors in more than 30 markets. He oversees community programming, strategic initiatives, and charitable efforts that advance the company’s mission to enhance urban life through media and smart-city technology. With a multidisciplinary background spanning design, product management, marketing, and user experience, Corey has held roles at OhioHealth, Radio One, Who’s Who Publishing, and The Ohio State University. He is also the co-founder of Creative Control Fest, a nationally recognized platform elevating creatives of color, and serves on several prominent boards, including the Columbus College of Art & Design, Columbus Metropolitan Library Foundation, Gateway Film Center, Creative Ohio, and the Atlanta Contemporary. Corey has received numerous honors, including the Emerging Arts Leader Award and the Spirit of Columbus Award, and lives on the Near East Side of Columbus with his wife, Shayla. Chimdi Chekwa, Co-founder | BILT Connections Chimdi is one of the original co-founders of BILT Connections, joining in June of 2023. He is a 2011 graduate of The Ohio State University, where he was an All-American Cornerback from 2006-2011. He went on to play for 6 seasons in the NFL after being drafted in the 4th round of the 2011 NFL draft by the Oakland Raiders. He received his MBA from the University of Miami during his time spent playing with the Miami Dolphins. Chimdi and BILT Connections’ third co-founder, Bryant Browning, owned and operated "The Pit" barbecue restaurant. Chimdi and his wife, Xia, reside in Lewis Center with their 3 children. To learn more about Orange Barrel Media, please visit https://obm.com/ Tune in today as Mikaela Hunt sits down with Corey Favor, formerly from Orange Barrel Media to discuss how they have created community impact by redefining outdoor advertising. A note about cbuzz production: We are thrilled to be recording episodes for our Central Ohio community. Stay tuned for new episodes, which will share the stories of some of our best and brightest Columbus Chamber members. Cbuzz is the Columbus Chamber of Commerce’s business-focused podcast and was named Best Business Podcast in 2019 by the Columbus Podcast Awards. The show is produced in partnership with the Convergent Media Center at Capital University and its students, and the show is hosted by Mikaela Hunt, brand journalist and storyteller.
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