Category: Business

Jermaine Dupri Partners So So Def with Epic Records

MUSIC MOGUL AND GRAMMY WINNING PRODUCER JERMAINE DUPRI AND HIS ICONIC SO SO DEF RECORD LABEL COLLABORATE WITH EPIC RECORDS AND L.A. REID   JERMAINE DUPRI ALSO TO PREMIERE NEW TELEVISION SERIES ON BET, MUSIC MOGULS   Grammy winner and rap impresario Jermaine Dupri hasn’t lost his touch; he’s partnered his So So Def label… Continue reading Jermaine Dupri Partners So So Def with Epic Records

The 5Ws: Al “Butter” McLean

Originally published on The Industry Cosign July 9, 2015 Who: Al “Butter” McLean What: Kobalt Music Publishing Inc. Why: Kobalt Music offers its clients a variety of services including creative services, administration, sync & brand partnerships, global licensing management, neighboring rights, works and rights distribution, royalty collection and processing, online data and royalty statements, record… Continue reading The 5Ws: Al “Butter” McLean

‘Ed Gordon’ Bounce TV’s First Primetime News Magazine Show to Debut Sept. 13

Bounce TV announced today that production has commenced on Ed Gordon, the network’s first entry into the primetime news magazine format, and the show’s premiere date has been scheduled for Tues. Sept. 13 at 10:00 p.m. (ET). Multiple award-winning and well-respected television journalist Ed Gordon will produce and host the series of one-hour specials in which he’ll… Continue reading ‘Ed Gordon’ Bounce TV’s First Primetime News Magazine Show to Debut Sept. 13

Kanye West Partners with adidas

Today, adidas announced the cementing of its long-term relationship with creative pioneer Kanye West in the launch of adidas + KANYE WEST, a YEEZY branded entity creating footwear, apparel and accessories for all genders across street and sport. Recognizing the influence, success and global brand power that began almost two years ago with YEEZY for adidas Originals,… Continue reading Kanye West Partners with adidas

The Third Annual New York Black Expo

3RD ANNUAL NEW YORK BLACK EXPO TO BE HELD AT THE SHERATON NEW YORK TIMES SQUARE ON SATURDAY, JULY 30TH New York, NY (BlackNews.com) — The Third Annual New York Black Expo will be held on Saturday, July 30th from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the prestigious Sheraton New York Times Square, located at… Continue reading The Third Annual New York Black Expo

The Industry Cosign Spotlight: Iman Dean

Originally published on The Industry Cosign April 30, 2015 Title: Owner Company: The Events Agency/Birthdaypartybooker.com Location: New York City “Always remember to fall asleep with a dream and wake up with a purpose.” Before making her mark in New York City’s ultra-competitive catering market, Iman Dean learned the field from her parents by way of… Continue reading The Industry Cosign Spotlight: Iman Dean

The 5Ws: Rafael “JUMZ” Pena

Originally published on The Industry Cosign August 11, 2015 WHO: Rafael “JUMZ” Pena What: Levels Management Why: Relationships. We had great relationships with industry executives, athletes, and many promoters from the nightlife in all the major cities. That also gave us visibility and opened the door for us to use our collective talents in public… Continue reading The 5Ws: Rafael “JUMZ” Pena

Tichina Arnold Covers ebe Magazine

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Marilyn Bell Agency Presents ebe Magazine Seventh Edition of The Hot Digital Publication – A Fresh, Bold Read For Contemporary Women. Introducing ebe Magazine – Stimulating both the artistic and intellectual palates of well-rounded women. [New York, NY | June 28, 2016] —– ebe aims to be the premier… Continue reading Tichina Arnold Covers ebe Magazine

Rob Hill, Sr.: ‘We’re so good at destruction…’

Originally published on The Industry Cosign December 14, 2014 People are always in need of advice, inspiration, and motivation. We may see and know the answer that we seek, but it’s often more convincing when it’s heard, read and/or seen elsewhere or coming from someone else, specifically, from someone who has walked the path we… Continue reading Rob Hill, Sr.: ‘We’re so good at destruction…’

The Industry Cosign Spotlight: Cheryl Gentry

Originally published on The Industry Cosign May 4, 2015 Title: Founder/CEO Company: Glow Media Location: New York City “Life is a series of events. Let me do the planning.”  Cheryl Gentry You want to plan an event?  No problem. You want to plan an event  — overseas?  A bit more difficult. You want to plan… Continue reading The Industry Cosign Spotlight: Cheryl Gentry

The 5Ws: Eb Jones

Originally published on The Industry Cosign March 17, 2015 Who: Eb Jones What: Digital Marketing, Digital Content Production & Strategy, and Social Media in Music, Sports & Entertainment Why: I have a strong passion to help talented people win. The internet is flooded with so much trash that sometimes it can be hard to find… Continue reading The 5Ws: Eb Jones

Brian Benjamin: ‘We primarily partner with nonprofits and churches, where trust is essential’

Originally published on The Industry Cosign January 26, 2015 One can help a community one is familiar with in order to make things beneficial for that community. The beauty of giving back is knowing who you are giving back to, the purpose you’re giving back and the satisfaction of realizing that the community grows based… Continue reading Brian Benjamin: ‘We primarily partner with nonprofits and churches, where trust is essential’

Rita Ora Signs with Atlantic Records

FROM LEFT: Sarah Stennett (CEO, First Access Entertainment), Julie Greenwald (Chairman & COO, Atlantic Records US), Ben Cook (President, Atlantic Records UK), Rita Ora, Max Lousada (Chairman & CEO, Warner Music UK), Craig Kallman (Chairman & CEO, Atlantic Records US) Rita Ora signed a worldwide recording contract with Atlantic Records UK. Having enjoyed several #1… Continue reading Rita Ora Signs with Atlantic Records

Eric Roberson: ‘How you execute is how you will be rewarded’

Originally published on The Industry Cosign December 21, 2014 The music business is notorious for cutting the careers of the talented to a point where disgust and anger usually controls the emotions of those talented enough to get a deal. Many different reasons and theories surround the thought process as to why it happens, but… Continue reading Eric Roberson: ‘How you execute is how you will be rewarded’

The 5Ws: Patrick Taliaferro

Originally published on The Industry Cosign May 14, 2015 Who: Patrick Taliaferro What: Web-preneur & Owner of rockaCANDY.com — a kick ass digital design & development company, Co-Founder of WP-Daddy.com — a wordpress maintenance company Why: In my 20’s I moved to New York City, thinking I’d make a living dazzling the world with my… Continue reading The 5Ws: Patrick Taliaferro

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