Black Effect Podcast Network iHeartMedia, the No. 1 commercial podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, and Charlamagne Tha God, one of the most influential and authoritative voices in media, announced today a historic joint venture partnership to launch The Black Effect Podcast Network. The Black Effect Podcast Network is positioned to become the world’s largest… Continue reading Charlamagne Tha God and iHeartMedia Create The Black Effect Podcast Network
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The Travis Scott McDonald’s Meal Coming One Near You
The Travis Scott Meal Will be Available at Participating McDonald’s Nationwide Starting on September 8th Everyone has a go-to order from McDonald’s, even some of today’s biggest superstars. And now, two icons are coming together, as The Golden Arches meet Cactus Jack for a multi-level innovative partnership. From September 8th through October 4th, McDonald’s is… Continue reading The Travis Scott McDonald’s Meal Coming One Near You
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NFL Network and NFL RedZone Now on YouTube TV
One week before the start of the 2020 season, NFL Media and YouTube TV announced a new carriage agreement to bring the two NFL-based channels to YouTube TV subscribers. NFL Network is available on YouTube TV’s base package as of Thursday. NFL RedZone is also available now, as part of YouTube TV’s new add-on package,… Continue reading NFL Network and NFL RedZone Now on YouTube TV
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Dawn Davis Named Editor-In-Chief of Bon Appétit
Condé Nast today named industry leader Dawn Davis editor-in-chief of Bon Appétit. Dawn Davis, most recently vice president and publisher of 37 Ink, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, is an award-winning publisher and storytelling advocate who, for over two decades, has championed and elevated underrepresented voices. In her new role, Dawn Davis will be… Continue reading Dawn Davis Named Editor-In-Chief of Bon Appétit
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Chip Fu of the Fu-Schnickens Created a Curriculum That Helps Elevate Students Through Hip-Hop
If you are a fan of late ’80s-mid ’90s hip-hop, then you should be familiar with the name Fu-Schnickens. If not, you may have heard NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal on one of their songs, “What’s Up Doc? (Can We Rock).” Being involved in hip-hop as an artist set group member Roderick “Chip Fu”… Continue reading Chip Fu of the Fu-Schnickens Created a Curriculum That Helps Elevate Students Through Hip-Hop
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Sheila Coates Utilizes Her Marketing Skills to Create a Drinking Mask for Social Distancing Happy Hours
When you have two decades of experience working in artist development, branding, and imaging and have held positions at labels such as Sony/BMG, EMI/Capitol, Arista, MCA, among others, you should know how to market products and be successful at it. Marketing executive Sheila Coates knows this and has moved forward with her company, Be Your… Continue reading Sheila Coates Utilizes Her Marketing Skills to Create a Drinking Mask for Social Distancing Happy Hours
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New York Post Announces Multi-Platform Partnership With Jalen Rose
The New York Post announced a new multi-platform partnership with Jalen Rose, media personality, New York Times best-selling author, philanthropist, NBA icon, and founder of the Jalen Rose Leadership Academy. The multi-platform content program, The Renaissance Man, will launch this fall and feature a weekly column, as well as a weekly video and podcast series… Continue reading New York Post Announces Multi-Platform Partnership With Jalen Rose
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Wyclef Jean Debuts New Show ‘RunThatBack’ August 20th
Three-time Grammy award-winning artist, producer, and songwriter Wyclef Jean is ready to set off your earbuds on an entirely new level with his new show RunThatBack. Premiering August 20th at 7:00pm EST on YouTube, Wyclef hosts an unpredictable, unfiltered, and unbelievable set of sit-downs with some of the biggest names in music, politics, pop culture,… Continue reading Wyclef Jean Debuts New Show ‘RunThatBack’ August 20th
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Hurley Announces Long-Term Partnership with Black Girls Surf
Hurley is proud to announce its new multi-year global partnership with Black Girls Surf, a Performance Training Program and organization that supports girls & women of color whose dreams and career goals are to compete in professional surfing. With locations in the US, Africa, Jamaica & Brazil, BGS invites surfers to both training camps and “board… Continue reading Hurley Announces Long-Term Partnership with Black Girls Surf
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Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group Purchases Hawaiian Station KITV
Byron Allen‘s Allen Media Group division Allen Media Broadcasting is proud to announce it has signed a purchase agreement for its acquisition of broadcast television station KITV from SJL Broadcasting for $30 million. As with other major television stations in Hawaii, KITV-ABC 4 also operates multiple satellite stations and translators to rebroadcast the station’s programming outside of metropolitan Honolulu… Continue reading Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group Purchases Hawaiian Station KITV
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Good Humor and The RZA Collaborate on a New Ice Cream Truck Jingle
We know ice cream trucks are one of the joys of summer, but did you know that the origins of a familiar ice cream truck tune are actually not joyful at all? ‘Turkey in the Straw’ is a 200-year-old song with surprisingly racist roots, which Good Humor has been using — it first became popular… Continue reading Good Humor and The RZA Collaborate on a New Ice Cream Truck Jingle
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National Museum of African American Music Plans Digital & In-Person Experiences For Fall Roll Out
The National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) announces that its previously scheduled grand opening for Labor Day weekend 2020 has been delayed due to ongoing concerns around the coronavirus pandemic. Starting this month, NMAAM will kick off a year-long celebration filled with a variety of digital experiences and limited in-person events. “We take the… Continue reading National Museum of African American Music Plans Digital & In-Person Experiences For Fall Roll Out
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Shondaland Audio and iHeartMedia Release New Original Podcasts and Announce Upcoming Lineup
iHeartMedia, the No. 1 commercial podcast publisher globally, and Shondaland Audio, a division of Shondaland, founded by award-winning television writer and producer Shonda Rhimes, announced the division’s upcoming lineup. Co-Produced with iHeartRadio, three new original podcasts will launch as part of the partnership, which was first announced and formed late last year. “You Down?” with… Continue reading Shondaland Audio and iHeartMedia Release New Original Podcasts and Announce Upcoming Lineup
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Health/Fitness Coach Marci Kenon Expands PLAN To Prevent Diabetes in New York’s Underserved Communities
The Preventive Lifestyle Assistance Network (PLAN), founded by Marci Kenon, focuses exclusively on providing the National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP), a preventative agenda helmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). PLAN recently signed an agreement with Healthfirst, a leading Managed Care Organization (MCO), to deliver the NDPP on a broader scale. In addition, a… Continue reading Health/Fitness Coach Marci Kenon Expands PLAN To Prevent Diabetes in New York’s Underserved Communities
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Reebok and Khalid Form The Great Khalid Foundation to Mentor Aspiring Artists
In tandem with the launch of the Classic Leather Legacy, Reebok announces the “Write Your Legacy” contest in partnership with The Great Khalid Foundation. The winner of the contest will have the opportunity to be mentored in singing and songwriting by Khalid and his team. “The voices of young people need to be heard and… Continue reading Reebok and Khalid Form The Great Khalid Foundation to Mentor Aspiring Artists
