Category: Business

Shock Doctor Partners With NBA

Leading athletic protection and performance brand Shock Doctor announced today a multiyear partnership with the National Basketball Association (NBA) to promote mouthguard adoption among basketball players of all levels.  As part of the agreement, Shock Doctor has been named the official mouthguard of the NBA, Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), NBA Development League (NBA D-League)… Continue reading Shock Doctor Partners With NBA

Ronald Williams: ‘My goals are to educate teens and young adults about the banking industry before they start banking’

Originally published on The Industry Cosign January 7, 2015 I’m still amazed that finances aren’t taught in elementary school considering that money plays a great role in our adult lives. Maybe if children are taught earlier about money, then the mindset about finances would greatly improve beyond the attitude of just wanting to make a… Continue reading Ronald Williams: ‘My goals are to educate teens and young adults about the banking industry before they start banking’

Artel J. Great: ‘I’m Driven by a Deep Sense of Responsibility’

Originally published on The Industry Cosign December 14, 2014 You are the founder of Project Catalyst, could you explain what the company is and what your role is? Essentially, Project Catalyst is a media platform that uses technology to provide access to alternative entertainment. We specialize in showcasing groundbreaking artists who are creating from diverse… Continue reading Artel J. Great: ‘I’m Driven by a Deep Sense of Responsibility’

Shante Bacon is One of Ad Age’s ‘Women to Watch’

     135th CEO SHANTE BACON MAKES  AD AGE “WOMEN TO WATCH” 2016 LIST For two decades, Advertising Age has been recognizing women who have made indelible contributions to the worlds of media, marketing and advertising. Shante Bacon, founder and CEO of the 135th Street Agency, is among this year’s class of achievers who are… Continue reading Shante Bacon is One of Ad Age’s ‘Women to Watch’

The 5Ws: Raygrid Calderon

Originally published on The Industry Cosign March 2, 2015 Who: Raygrid Calderon What: DreemKaCHer ECLECTIC & DreemKaCHer the App Why: The app is a tool for entrepreneurs, musicians, students & those seeking for unconventional services that aren’t readily available on other platforms. It provides a “Dreemer” to create a profile to keep in the database… Continue reading The 5Ws: Raygrid Calderon

The Industry Cosign Spotlight: Kandis Knight

Originally published on The Industry Cosign June 1, 2015 Title: Publicist/Social Media Expert Company: LuCreative Group PR Location: Atlanta, GA Atlanta Publicist and Social Media Expert, Kandis Knight ( @kandisknightpr ) graduated from the prestigious private Catholic Institution (and world class business school) University of St. Thomas in Minnesota.  Knight, a “City of Minneapolis” Scholar,… Continue reading The Industry Cosign Spotlight: Kandis Knight

The 5Ws: Dave House

Originally published on The Industry Cosign October 20, 2015 Who: Dave House What: The WHW Group Why: The WHW Group is an advertising company that concentrates on project management, marketing, & development. Our goal is to connect brands and business sectors to their target audience using unconventional marketing methods. Related Links: The 5Ws: Shaun Chambers… Continue reading The 5Ws: Dave House

The 5Ws: DJ Commish

Originally published on The Industry Cosign March 9, 2015 WHO: DJ Commish WHAT: Commish Holdings, LLC WHY: DJ Commish provides an eclectic blend music for all occasions through various platforms which includes, special events, radio, television, nightlife, concerts and private events. WHERE: Based in NYC WHEN: Established in 1998 Related Links: The 5Ws: DJBabe The… Continue reading The 5Ws: DJ Commish

The Industry Cosign Spotlight: Yvette Nicol Harris

Originally published on The Industry Cosign March 30, 2015 Title: Founder and CEO Company: Harris Public Relations Location: Miami, Florida Yvette N. Harris, the guiding force behind the innovative outstanding public relations consulting firm, Harris Public Relations (“HPR”), is undoubtedly the powerhouse of boutique public relations firms. Harris Public Relations is headquartered in Miami, Florida,… Continue reading The Industry Cosign Spotlight: Yvette Nicol Harris

The Industry Cosign Spotlight: Olivia Dikambi

Originally published on The Industry Cosign April 22.2015 Title: Founder/ President Company: I AM PR Agency, LLC Location: Atlanta, GA Olivia Dikambi is an expert publicist with over 6 years of experience handling clients and press on the world stage. With a degree from La Sorbonne in Paris, France, in mass communications and PR, Olivia… Continue reading The Industry Cosign Spotlight: Olivia Dikambi

Ted Lucas: ‘The Kids Nowadays Don’t Care About the Message Anymore’

Originally published on The Industry Cosign December 16, 2014 In 1994, Slip-N-Slide Records was born and the first artist was a rapper by the name of Trick Daddy. After the success of the first album, the next album Trick Daddy put out, featured an artist named Trina, who became the second successful artist on the… Continue reading Ted Lucas: ‘The Kids Nowadays Don’t Care About the Message Anymore’

TV One Announces the 2016 TV One Screenplay Competition Finalists

  TV ONE ANNOUNCES SECOND ANNUAL AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL SCREENPLAY COMPETITION FINALISTS   SILVER SPRING, MD – MAY 26, 2016 – TV One, the network dedicated to REPRESENT the best in Black culture and entertainment, has announced the 2016 TV One Screenplay Competition finalists – N’Zuri Za Austin (Dallas, Texas), Cheronda Gunn & Traci Rooks (Houston,… Continue reading TV One Announces the 2016 TV One Screenplay Competition Finalists

The Industry Cosign Spotlight: Rachel Noerdlinger

Originally published on The Industry Cosign June 9, 2015 Rachel Noerdlinger is a Managing Director at Mercury, a leading national, bipartisan strategy firm that she joined in January 2015. She is based out of the New York City office where she practices strategic communications, crisis management and public affairs, along with community engagement in electoral… Continue reading The Industry Cosign Spotlight: Rachel Noerdlinger

Jonathan McReynolds Launches the Elihu Nation Scholarship!

GRAMMY® NOMINATED ACCLAIMED ARTIST JONATHAN MCREYNOLDS LAUNCHES THREE SCHOLARSHIPS WITH HIS NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION, ELIHU NATION   Chicago, IL (May 25, 2016) – Following a successful launch of his nonprofit organization Elihu Nation earlier this year in his native Chicago, acclaimed GRAMMY® nominated artist Jonathan McReynolds is launching the Elihu Nation Scholarship, comprising a total of… Continue reading Jonathan McReynolds Launches the Elihu Nation Scholarship!

The Industry Cosign Spotlight: Wes Jackson

Originally published on The Industry Cosign June 22, 2015 Wes Jackson is currently the President of Brooklyn Bodega and Executive Director of The Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival. He has over 20 years experience as an entrepreneur and innovator in the music business. His career began producing concerts for Nas, The Roots, The Dave Matthews Band and… Continue reading The Industry Cosign Spotlight: Wes Jackson

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