Anthony Quintano is a visual storyteller, social media strategist, and digital innovator with a background in news, corporate, and branded content. He has, as of late, served as the head of content for various organizations and has been in charge of the development and execution of content strategies that have resulted in millions of impressions and the enhancement of brand identity.
Anthony was an early social media adopter, using Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook before the platforms became popular and helped to transform the digital operations of newsrooms and corporate communications departments.
Building Influence in Corporate & Branded Content
In addition to his work in journalism, Anthony has been commissioned by major companies to design large visual storytelling campaigns. At TD Bank, he created both internal and external videos that showcased the stories of employees and customers to engage the bank’s audiences on a more personal level.
Recently, Anthony has worked with BMW, supervising the content team that covered the “Mini Takes The States” event, which documented a two-week road trip of 1,000 Mini Coopers across the country. He has also been hired by Google, Macy’s, BBC Studios, and Xero to create photography and videography as well as livestream content.
Innovating in Social Media & Digital Narrative
At NBC News, Anthony established and directed the social media operations for the network, and trained journalists on the proper use of the platform. He further incorporated this effectiveness across NBC Sports, MSNBC, CNBC, and the TODAY Show, which he oversaw the social media accounts for. A classic example of his innovative work is the Shorty Award for Best Use of Social Media in News, and the Webby Award for Interactive Media he has received.
The ability to spot and expand on a viral moment has been one of the key points of Anthony’s career. In 2021, he created a viral video of a lightning strike at One World Trade Center, and in doing so, he attracted the attention of Apple CEO Tim Cook and proved his skill in creating and delivering relevant content at the right time.
At Honolulu Civil Beat, he created the visual storytelling section in the newsroom and worked on establishing it. His stunning coverage of the 2018 Kilauea eruption won the attention of the United States Senate and the Society of Professional Journalists Excellence in Journalism Award. He also flew a helicopter close to the eruption to take some of the most iconic pictures of the event and shot some aerial footage of the event.
What Others Say About Anthony
“He has a unique talent of being able to freeze a moment and convey a message in the most vivid way.’ – Former Co-Worker at NBC News
“In my opinion, there is no one better when it comes to social media strategy than Anthony. He doesn’t just post content, he develops stories that can move people.’ – Recode Journalist
“Anthony is the kind of creative that you can talk to and think that you are rewriting the rules of how content should be created. His visuals are strong, his strategies are data-based, and his trend-spotting skills are impressive.’ – A Social Media Director at a Fortune 500 company.