Vikki Tobak

Vikki Tobak

Keynote Speaker: Journalist, Producer & Author of "Contact High: A Visual History of Hip-Hop"

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Vikki Tobak Biography

Vikki Tobak is an author, journalist, and curator. She is the author of critically acclaimed books "Contact High: A Visual History of Hip-Hop" (Clarkson Potter/Random House), 2018); "Ice Cold: A Hip-Hop Jewelry History" (Taschen 2022) and "The Streets Win" (Rizzoli 2023). Her work has appeared in Complex, Rolling Stone, The FADER, ESPN’s The Undefeated, Mass Appeal, Paper, Vibe, i-D, the Detroit News, The Library of Congress and more.

Tobak is also the curator of the traveling Contact High exhibition at the Annenberg Space for Photography, The International Center of Photography, Manarat Al Saadiyat (MAS)in Abu Dhabi and MoPOP (Museum of Pop Culture). Tobak and the exhibition were nominated for a Lucie Foundation Award for Curator / Exhibition of the Year. She is a former producer and columnist for CBS, CNN and Bloomberg News.

Tobak got her start as a culture editor for Paper magazine before going on to work at Payday Records/Empire Management working with groups including Gang Starr, Jay-Z, Mos Def, Show and AG, Jeru and other hip-hop legends of the Golden Era. She has lectured widely about music photography and contemporary culture at American University, The Schomburg Center, The Kennedy Center, and the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit.

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What topics does Vikki Tobak speak about?

Vikki Tobak is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Music, Author, Journalist, News & Media and Technology.

Where does Vikki Tobak travel from?

Vikki Tobak generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Vikki Tobak is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Music, Author and Journalist. The estimated speaking fee range to book Vikki Tobak for live events is Below $10,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Vikki Tobak generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jason Schreier, Alex Kantrowitz and Brian Krebs. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Vikki Tobak for an upcoming event.

  • How do I book Vikki Tobak to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Vikki Tobak for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Vikki Tobak, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Vikki Tobak or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Vikki Tobak for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Vikki Tobak, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is Below $10,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Vikki Tobak, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Vikki Tobak speak about?

    Vikki Tobak is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Music, Author, Journalist, News & Media and Technology.
  • Where does Vikki Tobak travel from?

    Vikki Tobak generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Vikki Tobak?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Vikki Tobak for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Vikki Tobak for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Vikki Tobak or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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