John Mongiardo is an Emmy-winning television, film, and music producer based in Pacific Palisades, California. Originally from Northport, Long Island, Mongiardo currently serves as the President of Here Media Inc., a company specializing in LGBTQ+ television, film production and distribution. Here TV was the first LGBTQ+ televion channel in the US, and Mongiardo has worked at Here Media since 2004. [1][2][3][4][5]. Mongiardo earned a Daytime Emmy in 2021 as the Executive Producer for the Best Children’s Short Program "Under the Scarf" [6]and received a nomination for Best Documentary for "A Long Road to Freedom: The Advocate Celebrates 50 Years." [7]His early career in the music industry included roles as an audio engineer working with Doug Stegmeyer[8], and positions at EMI Records and BMG Records in A&R and digital video and audio production. Additionally, Mongiardo’s distinctive voice was behind over 1000 MTV "floating billboard" commercials from 1998 to 2000, including the memorable line for Kudos Granola Bars: "This portion of MTV is yours, thanks to Kudos Granola Bars... two for me, none for you."

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  1. ^ "Here TV Goes Global With Subscription YouTube Channel Launch". www.advocate.com. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
  2. ^ Prickett, Macon. "Here TV and the Here TV Incubator Launch Work In Progress Starring, Written and Directed by Tay Barrett". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
  3. ^ "Here TV Now Available as a Monthly Subscription with Amazon Video". Streaming Media Magazine. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
  4. ^ Dunn, Bryen (2021-06-08). "Here TV Unveils LGBTQ+ Slate for Pride Month". TheBUZZ Magazine. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
  5. ^ Jones, Richard (2020-02-14). "Stories from the Heart: A Conversation with Ty Herndon". Queer Forty. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
  6. ^ Grobar, Matt (2021-07-18). "Lupita Nyong'o, Mark Hamill Among Winners In Daytime Emmys' Children's & Animation Categories – Complete Winners List". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
  7. ^ "The Advocate Documentary Nominated for Daytime Emmy". www.advocate.com. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
  8. ^ McNamara, Mary (2014-05-17). "Friends reunite to give Doug Stegmeyer's last music project a push". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2024-04-28.