Category: Business

Cheo Hodari Coker Nets Amazon Deal

According to The Hollywood Reporter, former Netflix showrunner, Cheo Hodari Coker has signed a deal with rival Amazon. The former music journalist was previosuly showrunner for just recently canceled Marvel’s Luke Cage. Coker will develop and produce TV projects under his Fighting 99th Entertainment banner. “Amazon is the future, and their bespoke, specific approach to… Continue reading Cheo Hodari Coker Nets Amazon Deal

DeAndre Ayton is Rockin’ Protein

Shamrock Farms and its complete line of protein-packed milk beverages, Rockin’ Protein®, announced today that  professional basketball player, DeAndre Ayton, the number one overall draft pick out of the University of Arizona, will join Team Rockin’ and be featured in the brand’s advertising, social media and public relations campaign. “To compete against some of the… Continue reading DeAndre Ayton is Rockin’ Protein

ESSENCE® Beauty Carnival Kicks Off in New York City April 27

The ESSENCE® Beauty Carnival ™, recognized as the world’s largest beauty experience for Black women, is hitting the road in 2019—newly reimagined as an expanded, multi-city tour.  Tickets are on-sale now for this epic celebration of Black beauty—convening a community of enthusiasts, experts and influencers at New York City’s Pier 36 on April 27-28, 2019. “As the… Continue reading ESSENCE® Beauty Carnival Kicks Off in New York City April 27

Howard University School of Business Ranked Among Best

Bloomberg BusinessWeek ranks Howard University School of Business No. 38 on its 2018 Global Business School Ranking. The Bloomberg BusinessWeek list ranks the best global business schools, encompassing 124 MBA programs across the Asia-Pacific region, Canada, Europe and the U.S. “We are very proud of Howard’s ranking by Bloomberg BusinessWeek,” says Dean of Howard Business… Continue reading Howard University School of Business Ranked Among Best

The ASCAP Foundation Honors Valerie Simpson

  The ASCAP Foundation honored R&B and pop icon Valerie Simpson with its George M. Cohan Friars Foundation Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Melinda Wagner with The ASCAP Foundation Masters Award at the 2018 ASCAP Foundation Honors tonight. The ceremony took place at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall, Broadway at 60th Street,… Continue reading The ASCAP Foundation Honors Valerie Simpson

Carlos Santana Joins MasterClass to Teach the Art and Soul of Guitar

MasterClass, the online education company that enables anyone to learn from the best in the world, announced today that Carlos Santana, legendary music icon and lead guitarist of his namesake band, will offer his first online class— making it the 50th MasterClass available exclusively through its platform. In his class, Santana will teach students how… Continue reading Carlos Santana Joins MasterClass to Teach the Art and Soul of Guitar

Chaka Khan Among Women Of Power Legacy Award Honorees

Black Enterprise will present its highest honor in recognition of the achievements of black women when it presents the Women of Power Legacy Awards at the 2019 Women of Power Summit on Feb. 28, 2019, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Women of Power Summit is the nation’s No. 1 executive development and leadership conference for women of color, annually attracting… Continue reading Chaka Khan Among Women Of Power Legacy Award Honorees

Amber Grimes Named Senior Vice President Of Global Creative For Capitol Music Group

Highly-regarded music industry executive and entrepreneur Amber Grimes has been named to the newly-created position of Senior Vice President of Global Creative for Capitol Music Group (CMG), it was announced by Chairman & CEO Steve Barnett, to whom Grimes will report.   In her new position, Grimes will be integrally involved in formulating and executing the… Continue reading Amber Grimes Named Senior Vice President Of Global Creative For Capitol Music Group

Vince Staples, ‘Smile, You’re on Camera Tour’ Starting February 2019

Def Jam rapper, Vince Staples, heads out on his own ‘Smile, You’re on Camera Tour’ on February 1. The first show takes place at Rialto in Tucson, Arizona and stops at Fox Theater in Pomona, California on April 3. Vince Staples Tour Dates: 2/1 – Tucson, AZ – Rialto * 2/2 – Phoenix, AZ –… Continue reading Vince Staples, ‘Smile, You’re on Camera Tour’ Starting February 2019

Timberland Collaborate With Mitchell & Ness

TIMBERLAND TAKES CENTER COURT Known for its throwback and nostalgic take on team swag, Philly-based Mitchell & Ness lends its vintage stylings to the iconic 6” Premium Boot, in tandem with the NBA. Official team logos from years past adorn this collaboration, with two silhouettes highlighting teams with diehard fan bases – and one for… Continue reading Timberland Collaborate With Mitchell & Ness

The Industry Cosign Spotlight: Tresa Sanders

Title: Founder/CEO Company: TreMedia Location: Atlanta, GA/New York, NY Merging the elements of brand building with the art of public relations requires dexterity, passion, and a reverence for the power of reciprocal relationships. It’s a recipe that TreMedia CEO and Founder, Tresa L. Sanders, has mastered during a career that spans two decades. Along with… Continue reading The Industry Cosign Spotlight: Tresa Sanders

Foot Locker Unveils Nike ‘Home & Away’ Collection

Foot Locker announced its exclusive lineup of hot December drops from Nike, featuring iconic lifestyle sneakers with the launch of “Home & Away,” as well as the extension of the “Discover Your Air” campaign featuring the 20th anniversary of the Tuned Air silhouette. First, to celebrate the vibrant sneaker communities in the cities of Houston,… Continue reading Foot Locker Unveils Nike ‘Home & Away’ Collection

The 5Ws: Tanisha Colon-Bibb

Who: Tanisha Colon-Bibb What: Rebelle Agency Why: Rebelle Agency is a full service strategic communications firm dedicated to developing engaging, creative and dynamic storytelling for clients across all industries. Where: Based in New York When: Established October 2012   Title: Founder & Principal Contact number: 646-653-0848 Mailing Address: 119 West 24th Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY… Continue reading The 5Ws: Tanisha Colon-Bibb

Saquon Barkley Now Running for Dunkin’

Saquon Barkley has been running for big yards on the field this season, and now off the field the New York Giants rookie is running on Dunkin’. Dunkin’, the official coffee of the New York Giants, today announced a new partnership with running back Saquon Barkley. As part of a one-year promotional campaign, Barkley will… Continue reading Saquon Barkley Now Running for Dunkin’

Tiger Woods Partners With GOLFTV

In a major development as part of the strategic partnership between Discovery, Inc. and the PGA TOUR, GOLFTV today announced an exclusive multi-year global content partnership with 80-time PGA TOUR winner and 14-time Major champion Tiger Woods. Starting in January 2019, GOLFTV powered by PGA TOUR, the new global live and on-demand video streaming service… Continue reading Tiger Woods Partners With GOLFTV

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