DAVIDE IPPOLITO
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Born in Naples and currently residing in New York, Davide Ippolito is recognized as one of the leading international experts in reputation management. He is an accomplished editor, director, and producer of films and documentaries, with a notable history as a content creator for Amazon Prime Video.
As the founder of several influential initiatives—including Reputation Review, Business+, ilNewyorkese, and Good Morning Italy—Davide plays a pivotal role in shaping conversations around corporate reputation and cultural identity. He serves as the Scientific Director of Reputation Research New York and the Italian American Reputation Lab (IARL), providing consultancy to prominent organizations such as the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF), Confindustria, Federmanager, universities, research institutions, and various Italian governmental entities. His expertise is frequently sought after, and he has held advisory roles within both national and international organizations.
An active commentator, Davide contributes to major newspapers and television programs, discussing reputation-related issues and the American perspective. In 2023, he published "Against Stereotypes: The Real Reputation of Italian Americans" for the American market, alongside four other books on reputation and two essays distributed by Mondadori. His editorial contributions are featured in Formiche, ilSettimanale, Reputation Review, and various scientific journals.
Davide has also taught at the University of Rome La Sapienza and has conducted lectures at Emory University in Atlanta. His work extends to media, where he provides insights on reputation topics for La7, Coffee Break, Tg4, and other outlets, and serves as a correspondent for Rai Italia, Italpress, and Canale21.
As the Scientific Director and co-founder of Reputation Research, Davide spearheads a patented methodology for monitoring reputational behaviors, providing valuable data for businesses and integrated marketing strategies in both the American and Italian markets. Additionally, his role with the IARL focuses on measuring the reputation of Italian Americans globally through consistent activities and annual reports, presented at the NIAF gala in Washington, D.C.
With over a decade of research in corporate reputation, Davide has authored several influential books, including "Reputazione, capitale del terzo millennio," "Reputazioni," and "La Reputazione è tutto." His work encompasses various projects aimed at promoting ethical business practices and sustainability, such as the Reputation Awards and IORISPETTO guidelines.
Davide is also a seasoned filmmaker, having directed six documentaries, two feature films, and numerous short films. His content has reached over a million viewers through various platforms, and he has garnered accolades at 26 national and international film festivals.
As a co-founder and publisher of ilNewYorkese, he connects the Italian community in New York, and through Reputation Review, he addresses corporate reputation in Europe. He also leads Business+, a groundbreaking platform for business entertainment.
For more information, visit www.davideippolito.org .