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Chelsea Film Festival – 2013 AWARDS Licks Trailer: http://licksmovie.com CHELSEA FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES ITS 2013 AWARDS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Chelsea, NY – Chelsea Film Festival (CFF) announced on Sunday, October 27th the Grand Prix Award and other special awards of the 2013 Chelsea Film Festival at the Award Ceremony, hosted by Paul Calderon in [...]
For Immediate Release October 04, 2013 Contact Information Paula Thornton Greear The Smiley Group, Inc. Pthornton-greear@tavistalks.com 708-704-9565 (BPRW) “THE TAVIS SMILEY SHOW FROM PRI” EXPANDING TO TWO HOURS “SMILEY & WEST” ENDING THREE-YEAR RUN (BLACK PR WIRE) – LOS ANGELES, CA (October 4, 2013) – The Tavis Smiley Show from PRI announced today that it will be expanding to [...]
For Immediate Release September 25, 2013 Contact Information Cherlyn Carroll President/Founder BlackBizFunding T: 888-958-2771 Ext. 255 E: cherlyn@BlackBizFunding.com (BPRW) BlackBizFunding Launches Campaign to Raise $1,000,000 to Give Away to Black-owned Businesses -Funding black businesses empowers communities and builds wealth- (BLACK PR WIRE) – CINCINNATI, Oh. – BlackBizFunding, a national company that assists in providing funding for black-owned startups and businesses, [...]
For Immediate Release September 20, 2013 Contact Information Nielsen Rebecca Roussell 312-315-8616 rebecca.roussell@nielsen.com (BPRW) Growth in Black Buying Power Continues – Nielsen and the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) collaborate for third report on African-American buying power, consumer behavior and lifestyle trends – (BLACK PR WIRE) – WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)– African-American buying power continues to increase and is expected to [...]
Pandora Removes 40-Hour-Per-Month Limit On Free Mobile Listening PR Newswire OAKLAND, Calif., Aug. 22, 2013 OAKLAND, Calif., Aug. 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Pandora (NYSE: P), the leading internet radio service, today announced it will remove the 40-hour-per-month limit on free mobile listening effective September 1, 2013. “We’re pleased to once again maximize free listening for everyone on Pandora,” said Tim [...]
For Immediate Release August 27, 2013 Contact Information Christina Crawford ccrawford@taylorcommunicationsgroup.com (BPRW) AFRICANANCESTRY.COM AND U.S.-BASED AFRICAN EMBASSIES HELP DEEPEN ANCESTRAL CONNECTIONS OF DNA-TRACED DESCENDANTS OF AFRICA – Genetics Ancestry Tracing Pioneers Serve As Cultural Resource for West and Central African Diplomats in the U.S.- (BLACK PR WIRE) – WASHINGTON, DC (August 2013) – U.S. Based African Embassies have tapped a [...]
Universal Music Group Sets Industry Record With Nine Of The Top 10 Digital Songs Record-Breaking Performance from New and Established Artists Representing a Wide Variety of Genres PR Newswire SANTA MONICA, Calif., Aug. 22, 2013 SANTA MONICA, Calif., Aug. 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Universal Music Group (UMG), the world’s leading music company, has set a new industry record by achieving [...]
For additional information please contact: Erin Schneider erin.schneider@bbtheatres.com /816-407-7469 When: Early October, 2013 Where: Select B&B Theatres locations Information: B&B Theatres is delighted to announce that, for the second year in a row, they will be holding their B&B Theatres Film Fest: Shorts! The flagship student fest in 2012 was a success, but will be bigger and better this year [...]
WHAT New Orleans comes to Southern California! It’s the 20th Annual Long Beach Crawfish Festival. Serving seasoned Cajun Crawfish dinners, prepared to mouth-watering perfection in the world’s largest crawfish pots. Crawfish meals include succulent red baby potatoes, buttery corn on the cob and creamy and a delectable remoulade dipping sauce. Live entertainment mixes the best Cajun, Brazilian, Zydeco, and New [...]
For Immediate Release July 17, 2013 Contact Information Media Valerie Miller Williams 704-383-8025 Media C. Nicole Pierce 312-228-8820 (BPRW) Celebrities Share “Untold Stories” of The Kinsey Collection as Part of Wells Fargo’s Yearlong Celebratory Program – National art tour in honor of the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation continues with storytelling campaign – (BLACK PR WIRE) – San Francisco, [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT: Wendy Gladney Dean (951) 313-4732 Harold & Belles Restaurant Announces Third Generation takes the Helm Celebrates with Big Block Party! Los Angeles, CA, July 6, 2013. – Saturday, July 6, 2013 Harold & Belles Restaurant will host its Annual Block Party! Harold and Belles Restaurant keeps it all in the family. Ryan Legaux, the grandson of [...]
** PRESS RELEASE ** Contact: Lynn Jeter 323-933-8007 lajass@att.net DIRECTOR BILL DUKE’S GROUNDBREAKING NEW DOCUMENTARY DARK GIRLS: AIRING ON THE OWN NETWORK THIS JUNE & ON DVD Sept 24th 2013. (Los Angeles, CA – June 10, 2013) – Documentary Director/Producer Bill Duke took cameras into everyday America in search of pointed, unfiltered and penetrating interviews with Black women of the [...]
Contact Information UPTOWN Ventures Group Robert Ingram 443-316-9970 bingram@uptownmagazine.com (BPRW) UPTOWN PROFESSIONAL Magazine Announces the 2013 Top Companies & Organizations for Diversity & Inclusion – Semi-Annual Publication Addresses Diversity in the Workplace – (BLACK PR WIRE) – NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–UPTOWN Magazine’s brand extension UPTOWN Professional Magazine (www.uptownpromag.com), a twice yearly career-focused magazine and website for the global urban professional, [...]
For Immediate Release May 20, 2013 Contact Information Contact Agent: Carl DeShazior Telephone: 1-888-600-9330 Email: carl@lsan.net Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lymesurvivor.net (BPRW) Lyme Disease Survivor Details Battle in Memoir, Advocates for Greater Awareness (BLACK PR WIRE) – Atlanta, GA – Lyme Survivor Awareness Network (LSAN) Founder Rosa L. NeSmith highlights the difficulty of being diagnosed with Lyme disease in her book, A [...]
For Immediate Release May 20, 2013 Contact Information Lauren Adams 202–745–5076 ladams@gymr.com (BPRW) DIET SWAP PROVIDES CLUE TO AFRICAN AMERICANS’ LEVEL OF COLORECTAL CANCER RISK – Study Presented at DDW® 2013 Finds Dramatic Changes – (BLACK PR WIRE) – Orlando, FL (May 18, 2013) — Research presented at this year’s Digestive Disease Week® (DDW) features new data on gut bacteria [...]
SOULNIC is a free, fun filled day at the park, for families, in an environment that promotes love, peace, unity and community. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Kendrick “Drack” Muse Phone: 818.515.6873 or E-mail: muse@extramildsauce Soulnic Rocks the Summer Free Festival of Afro-Latin, Soulful House and Dance at Griffith Park Los Angeles (June 2013) – The 4th Annual SOULNIC free music [...]
For Immediate Release May 15, 2013 Contact Information Chelsye J. Burrows 770.692.4559 CBURROWS@GMCTV.TV David Gardner 770.692.9939 DGARDNER@GMCTV.TV (BPRW) GMC TV PRESENTS THE ORIGINAL WORLD PREMIERE STAGE PLAY ‘LOVE WILL FIND A WAY’ – THE CONCLUSION OF A TWO-PART ROMANTIC DRAMEDY STARRING CHRISTIAN KEYES, GABRIELLE DENNIS, JASON WEAVER, VANESSA SIMMONS, CARL PAYNE, SHANTI LOWRY AND SUVERIA MOTA • FIRST ORIGINAL [...]
For Immediate Release May 15, 2013 Contact Information Media C. Nicole Pierce 312-228-8820 Media Valerie Miller Williams 704-383-8025 (BPRW) Michelle Thornhill Named Strategy and Integration Manager for Wells Fargo Enterprise Diversity and Inclusion (BLACK PR WIRE) – Charlotte, May 15, 2013 – Wells Fargo recently named Michelle Thornhill, senior vice president, as strategy and integration manager reporting directly to [...]
LA’s BEST AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM & NFLPA CO-HOST HEALTH CLINIC FOR LOS ANGELES SCHOOL KIDS ON THURSDAY More Than 20 Prized Rookies From NFL Draft Participate in Workout, Workshop and Fun Activity for Over 100 Kids at Sunrise Elementary School After School Program LOS ANGELES, May 16, 2013 – The NFL is coming back to Los Angeles. Forty top [...]
Black Enterprise Magazine Names Walton Isaacson “Advertising Agency of the Year” for 2013 WI’s bold re-definition of the traditional agency model has recently included the overall creation and production of NAACP Image Award nominee, “Verses and Flow” for Lexus and TV One; entertainer Kevin Hart’s award-winning Verizon holiday-themed digital and social-media campaign; the breakthrough “A Whole New Blue” General Market [...]
Media Natalie Brown natalie.m.brown@wellsfargo.com Wells Fargo Commits $520,000 for High School Students Across the U.S. to Use for College or Other Expenses CollegeSTEPSSM expanded sweepstakes runs April 1-June 30, 2013; 520 high school winners will each win a $1,000 cash prize San Francisco, April 1, 2013 – Wells Fargo announced today the expansion of itsCollegeSTEPS® program. The expansion gives 520 high [...]
Attorney General Kamala D. Harris Announces Suit Against JPMorgan Chase for Fraudulent and Unlawful Debt-Collection Practices LOS ANGELES — Attorney General Kamala D. Harris today filed an enforcement action against JPMorgan Chase & Co. (Chase) alleging that the bank engaged in fraudulent and unlawful debt-collection practices against tens of thousands of Californians. The suit alleges that Chase engaged in widespread, [...]
For Immediate Release April 30, 2013 Contact Information Sonya Lewis 708.439.0326 (mobile) Sonya.Lewis@carolhwilliams.com (BPRW) U.S. ARMY PARTNERSHIP WITH THURGOOD MARSHALL COLLEGE FUND PROMOTES OPPORTUNITIES FOR COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS (BLACK PR WIRE) – Alexandria, Va. (Apr. 29, 2013) — The U.S. Army and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) have completed a cooperative arrangement designed to ensure students have greater access [...]
For Immediate Release April 26, 2013 Contact Information Chelsye J. Burrows 770.692.4559 cburrows@gmctv.tv David Gardner 770.692.9939 dgardner@gmctv.tv Jackie Bazan-Ross 212.643.4664 X 704 jbazan@bazanpr.com Evelyn Santana 212.643.4664 X 702 evelyn_santana@bazanpr.com (BPRW) ASPiRE GREENLIGHTS ITS FIRST ORIGINAL WEEKLY TALK SERIES “EXHALE” HOSTED BY ANGELA BURT-MURRAY, ERIN JACKSON, ISSA RAYE, RENE SYLER AND MALINDA WILLIAMS – Production Commences in Los Angeles – (BLACK [...]
*** PRESS RELEASE *** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 25, 2013 Media Contact: Steven W. Burt, Producer THE Dialogue dwbla2013@yahoo.com (310) 925-2815 Over 400 Black Voters Will Gather to Discuss the Next Mayor and An Agenda for Black LA Talk Show Host Starlett Quarles and West Los Angeles College partner to bring Black LA together to discuss an Agenda and LA’s [...]
Cancer Research Needs LA County to Join The Fight Today From April 18 through May 9, the American Cancer Society is sharing an unprecedented opportunity with LA County Residents to change the face of cancer for future generations by enrolling in a historic long-term study. 300,000 diverse men and women ages 30 to 65 who have never been diagnosed with cancer are needed to enroll in [...]
For Immediate Release April 10, 2013 Contact Information Media: Matt Hurwitz 415-396-6964 Matthew.s.hurwitz@wellsfargo.com Sarah Tonigan 505-818-7480 Sarah.h.tonigan@wellsfargoadvisors.com (BPRW) – Saving for Retirement Moves to Back-Burner as Investors Focus on Day-to-Day Financial Challenges – (BLACK PR WIRE) – SAN FRANCISCO, April 10, 2013 – African American investors report high levels of confidence in their financial future, along with optimism [...]
For Immediate Release March 15, 2013 Contact Information Kimberly McFarland kym@kimberlynco.com 310-245-4386 (BPRW) THE SAVOY ENTERTAINMENT CENTER PRESENTS TV ONE’S “UNSUNG” Red Carpet WORLD PREMIERE OF R&B ARTIST JOHNNY GILL! Hosted by Johnny Gill Tuesday March 19th, 2013 -Barry Bonds, Arsenio Hall, Bobby Brown and Johnny Gill Gets Real About His Public Image, Private Life & His “UNSUNG” Musical Journey- [...]
For Immediate Release March 11, 2013 Contact Information Christina Crawford ccrawford@taylorcommunicationsgroup.com (BPRW) BLACK PIONEERS OF GENETICS-BASED AFRICAN ROOTS TRACING CELEBRATES 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY – 100,000 Families and Counting Demystify Roots with AfricanAncestry.com • DC, Chicago and Atlanta Top Three Enlightened Cities – (BLACK PR WIRE) – WASHINGTON, DC (March 2013) – It’s easy to forget that just 10 short years [...]
For Immediate Release February 07, 2013 Contact Information Melina Baetti Coca-Cola Refreshments 404-676-1533 mbaetti@coca-cola.com Tracey Bowen PRecise Communications 404-983-3727 tracey@precisecomm.net (BPRW) Coca-Cola Teams Up With African American History Makers To Launch “Pay It Forward” – Magic Johnson Encourages Captivated Audience to Uplift Young People – (BLACK PR WIRE) – ATLANTA, Feb. 7, 2013 – NBA legend and business mogul [...]
** MEDIA ALERT ** For Immediate Release Contact: Lynn Jeter February 5, 2013 323-933-8007 lajass@att.net SINGLETON ENTERTAINMENT CORP. PRESENTS THE 6TH ANNUAL URBAN ENTERTAINMENT EXECUTIVES TOAST IN HONOR OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH AND PRE GRAMMY CELEBRATION WHO: Ernie Singleton, CEO of Singleton Entertainment Corp. and Former President of Urban Music, MCA Records Vassal Benford, CEO New Nation Entertainment, Grammy Award Winning [...]
For Immediate Release January 07, 2013 Contact Information Ajana Adams Flowers Communications Group 312-228-8823 Melissa Martinez American Honda 310-783-3549 (BPRW) Grammy-Award Winning Singer, Brandy, Set to Perform at 11th Annual Honda Battle of the Bands Invitational Showcase – Fan “Dance-off” at Atlanta’s Georgia Dome Will Bring “House Party” Theme to Life – (BLACK PR WIRE) – TORRANCE, Calif. (January 7, [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE “Flight soars.”—Richard Corliss, Time ACADEMY AWARD®-WINNING* ACTOR DENZEL WASHINGTON STARS IN OSCAR®-WINNING** DIRECTOR ROBERT ZEMECKIS’ RIVETING AND CRITICALLY-ACCLAIMED DRAMA FLIGHT Mesmerizing Tour de Force Debuts on Blu-ray™ and DVD February 5, 2013 HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (January 3, 2013) – “One of the most memorable movie-going experiences of the year” (Richard Roeper, “Richard Roeper & The Movies”), the “keenly [...]
620 E. Manchester Bl. Inglewood 90302 323-383-6145 November 13, 2012 For Immediate Release Contact: Debbie Washington 909-214-5844 Los Angeles Urban Policy Roundtable Expands Cash Award Programs The Los Angeles Urban Policy Roundtable’s expanded Teacher Impact Award, Impact Micro Award, and Building Self-Sustaining Communities Project continues to provide much needed support to organizations in Los Angeles as well as to organizations in [...]
For Immediate Release November 07, 2012 Contact Information Huffington Post Union of Bloggers Larry Gold 206-339-3652 Editor HuffingtonPostUnionofBloggers@generalmail.com (BPRW) Huffington Post Union of Bloggers: Book Predicted Obama Two-Term Presidency Five Years Ago – Author Daniel Bruno Is Ignored by Media Focused on Opinion Polls – (BLACK PR WIRE)–NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Written in early 2007, Why Obama Will Win in 2008 [...]
For Immediate Release November 05, 2012 Contact Information Susan Karesky 480-543-2300 Susan.Karesky@bannerhealth.com Kate Enos 202-745-5071 kenos@gymr.com (BPRW) New Registry Allows Individuals to Participate in Research and Prevention to Find a Cure for Alzheimer’s -African Americans Twice as Likely to Be Diagnosed with the Disease- (BLACK PR WIRE) – PHOENIX (November 5, 2012) – With 5.4 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s [...]
For Immediate Release November 05, 2012 Contact Information Susan Karesky 480-543-2300 Susan.Karesky@bannerhealth.com Kate Enos 202-745-5071 kenos@gymr.com (BPRW) New Registry Allows Individuals to Participate in Research and Prevention to Find a Cure for Alzheimer’s -African Americans Twice as Likely to Be Diagnosed with the Disease- (BLACK PR WIRE) – PHOENIX (November 5, 2012) – With 5.4 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s [...]
For Immediate Release October 15, 2012 Contact Information MillerCoors Karina Diehl 312-496-2973 karina.diehl@millercoors.com or Flowers Communications Group Danyele Davis 312-228-8809 ddavis@flowerscomm.com (BPRW) MillerCoors Will Award up to $150,000 to Small Business Owners as Application Deadline Approaches (BLACK PR WIRE) – CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The MillerCoors Urban Entrepreneur Series (MUES) business plan competition application deadline is quickly approaching. The competition is open to [...]
For Immediate Release September 12, 2012 Contact Information Beletra Atwaters, McDonald’s 630-623-2901 beletra.atwaters@us.mcd.com OR Toni Harrison, Burrell Communications charrison@burrell.com 312-890-9759 (BPRW) McDonald’s USA Adding Calorie Counts to Menu Boards, Publishes Nutrition Progress Report, Innovating With Recommended Food Groups – McDonald’s leadership takes further steps in journey toward helping customers, employees make informed nutrition choices – [...]
For Immediate Release June 25, 2012 Contact Information SanDisk Corporation Mike Wong 408-801-1240 Mike.wong@sandisk.com (BPRW) SanDisk Foundation Announces Its First Roster of “SanDisk Scholars” for 2012 – The SanDisk Foundation Continues its Mission to Help Disadvantaged Students Achieve A College Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math Related Fields – (BLACK PR WIRE)–MILPITAS, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ: SNDK), a [...]
For Immediate Release May 01, 2012 Contact Information Aetna Scot Roskelley 312-928-3034 roskelleye@aetna.com (BPRW) Savoy and Black Enterprise Recognize Aetna Execs (BLACK PR WIRE) – HARTFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Aetna (NYSE: AET) announced today that two of its senior executives were included in Savoy Magazine’s “Top 100 Most Influential Blacks in Corporate America” list. In addition, another Aetna senior [...]
For Immediate Release April 17, 2012 Contact Information Comcast Corporation Neal Scarbrough O: 215-286-7524 M: 215-519-7068 Neal_Scarbrough@Comcast.com or John Demming O: 215-286-8011 M: 215-429-4744 John_Demming@Comcast.com (BPRW) More Than 67,000 Volunteers Spring into Action as Comcast and NBCUniversal Celebrate Their Commitment to Communities on 11th Comcast Cares Day Annual Day of Service Will Surpass 2.5 million Hours Volunteered [...]
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CURTIS “50 CENT” JACKSON IN AN UNFORGETTABLE STORY ABOUT BEATING THE ODDS IMAGE ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS ALL THINGS FALL APART Available on Blu-ray ™, DVD and Digital Download February 14, 2012 CHATSWORTH, CA– On February 14, Image Entertainment and One Village Entertainment proudly present All Things Fall Apart on Blu-ray™, DVD and Digital Download. [...]
For Immediate Release January 30, 2012 Contact Information Macy’s Orlando Veras 646-429-7450 Orlando.Veras@macys.com (BPRW) Macy’s Celebrates Black History Month with Special Events Honoring the Legacy of Famed Artist Romare Bearden – In celebration of the 100th anniversary of Romare Bearden’s birth, select Macy’s stores nationwide will highlight some of the artist’s most important works via special exhibitions and events – [...]
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE IMAGE ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS A CONTEMPORARY TALE OF HOPE, HUMOR AND TRIUMPH ROBERT TOWNSEND’S DIARY OF A SINGLE MOM Urban Parable Provides Love and Life Lessons For The New Year; All-Star Cast Includes Leon, Richard Roundtree and Monica Calhoun Chatsworth, CA – Image Entertainment and One Village Entertainment proudly present a moving and very [...]
For Immediate Release December 08, 2011 Contact Information PBS Michaé Godwin 703-739-8483 mmgodwin@pbs.org (BPRW) PBS Announces Programming Line-Up for 2012 Black History Month Commemoration – New specials include UNDERGROUND RAILROAD and, from INDEPENDENT LENS, “Daisy Bates: The First Lady of Little Rock,” “Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975” and “More Than a Month,” Schedule also features SLAVERY BY ANOTHER NAME and AMERICAN [...]
For Immediate Release December 13, 2011 Contact Information Nationwide Mike Switzer 614-249-4092 switzem1@nationwide.com (BPRW) Three in Four African American Small Business Owners: Retirement Preparedness Crisis Looms – New Nationwide Financial study shows African American small business owners more hopeful about 2012 and more likely to enhance employee benefits – (BLACK PR WIRE)–COLUMBUS, Ohio–(BUSINESS WIRE)–A new small business survey by Nationwide [...]
FROM IMAGE ENTERTAINMENT: A FILM WORTH FIGHTING OVER… HE’S MINE, NOT YOURS Yours On DVD December 6 Yours On DVD December 6Chatsworth, CA – On December 6, Image Entertainment and One Village Entertainment present He’s Mine, Not Yours, a comedic look into relationships, commitment…and temptation. Featuring an all-star ensemble cast starring members of the [...]
For Immediate Release November 03, 2011 Contact Information NBC4 Los Angeles Terri Rosales 818.840.3612 terri.hernandezrosales@nbcuni.com (BPRW) Michael Brownlee Joins NBC4 LA as Co-Anchor and Reporter (BLACK PR WIRE)–BURBANK, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Michael Brownlee is joining NBC4 Los Angeles as Co-Anchor and General Assignment reporter, starting November 7. Brownlee will co-anchor the station’s new mid-day newscast alongside Lucy Noland and [...]
For Immediate Release November 02, 2011 Contact Information for Lexus Karen Lewis 323-556-2811 karen.lewis@waltonisaacson.com (BPRW) “Verses & Flow” is Ready to Air – Brought to You by TV One (BLACK PR WIRE)–LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–“Verses & Flow” is finally here and ready to hit television screens nationwide with high levels of entertainment and luxury. The show is set to air on [...]
For Immediate Release September 29, 2011 Contact Information Macy’s Orlando Veras 646-429-7450 Orlando.Veras@macys.com (BPRW) Retail 101 With Macy’s “The Workshop at Macy’s”, the retailer’s minority- and women-owned business development program, returns to identify and foster up-and-coming vendors – Applications are now being accepted for second Workshop at Macy’s – (BLACK PR WIRE)–NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–After a highly successful inaugural edition this [...]
NEWS RELEASE LL’s Designer Consignment and Jewelry Boutique 1205 N. LaBrea Ave., Inglewood, CA. 90302 Phone (323) 839-3612 or (323) 270-6067 Email: AtLLsShop@gmail.com CLOTHING EXCHANGE BOUTIQUE POISED TO BE INGLEWOOD’S NEWEST ECOMONY LIFT Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of LL’s Designer Consignment and Jewelry Boutique Saturday October 1, 2011 Release 09.23.11 INGLEWOOD, CALIF. – Clothing exchanges are quickly becoming [...]
For Immediate Release September 22, 2011 Contact Information Nielsen Rebecca Roussell 312-385-6507 Rebecca.Roussell@nielsen.com or For Nielsen Anthony Darby 214-741-2100, x224 Anthony@mstrategies.com (BPRW) African-Americans Wield Considerable Consumer Power (BLACK PR WIRE)–WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–African-Americans’ buying power is expected to reach $1.1 trillion by 2015, according to The State of the African-American Consumer Report, released today, collaboratively by Nielsen, a leading global [...]
For Immediate Release September 14, 2011 Contact Information Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Raini Brunson Phone: 202-482-0760 Fax: 202-219-8809 Email: rbrunson@mbda.gov Website: http://www.mbda.gov (BPRW) MBDA Awards $4.3 Million in Grants to Advance the Growth of U.S. Minority Businesses – Funding will support new MBDA Business Centers in Boston, Minneapolis and Riverside, California – (BLACK PR WIRE) – WASHINGTON [...]
Media Contact: Will DeGirolamo Padilla Speer Beardsley wdegirolamo@padillaspeer.com Tel: (212) 752-8338 New Book Offers Unwritten Rules for Professional Success Workplace Insights Help Accelerate Careers in Uncertain Economy Michael C. Hyter Waltham, MA / September 20, 2011 – Although technical skills are important in today’s workplace, professionals must also focus on relationship-building and organizational influence to increase [...]
For Immediate Release September 19, 2011 Contact Information NBC Owned Television Stations Shawn Feddeman Cronin 212-413-5884 shawn.feddeman@nbcuni.com (BPRW) NBC Owned Stations Launch Two New Programs Aimed at Attracting Diverse Journalists to News Roles (BLACK PR WIRE) – NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–NBC Owned Television Stations today announced the launch of two new development programs designed to attract aspiring young journalists from diverse [...]
“Just My Thoughts” DVD Set to Release on July 26 Chatsworth, CA, June 2, 2011- Nephew Tommy (aka Thomas Miles), one of the stars of the syndicated “Steve Harvey Morning Show” (7 million listeners daily), will release his debut stand-up comedy special “Just My Thoughts” on DVD and digital download July 26th. Produced by Melee Entertainment in association with Swirl [...]
PRESS RELEASE CONTACT: Wyllisa Bennett, publicist wrb public relations wyllisa@aol.com 310.266.9704 cell For Immediate Release FOR SOCIAL MEDIA RELEASE, http://pitch.pe/144032 “35 & TICKING” COMING TO AN AMC THEATRE NEAR YOU Hilarious Film Offers a Realistic Slice of African American Life Russ Parr’s Romantic Comedy Stars Ensemble Cast With Nicole Ari Parker, Tamala Jones, Kevin Hart, Keith Robinson, Wendy Raquel Robinson, [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Shannon Mack, Founder & CEONovember 2010 Match in a Minute 888-262-9402 info@matchinaminute.com SPEED DATING: CEO TAKES BLENDED APPROACH TO IMPROVE INDUSTRY FORMULA FOR FINDING LOVE LOS ANGELES, CA–Match in a Minute, a Los Angeles based speed dating company for black singles, is changing the rules of the speed dating game. A small, yet, [...]
ACTOR AND COMEDIAN KEVIN HART TO HOST THIS YEAR’S BET AWARDS PREMIERING SUNDAY, JUNE 26 AT 8 P.M.* Chris Brown Leads with 6 Nominations, Lil Wayne Receives 5 and Kanye West, Rihanna and Drake Tie With 4 a Piece ——— Cee Lo Green and Bruno Mars Go Head-to-head for Best Male R&B Artist Along with Chris Brown, Trey Songz and [...]
O” INTERNATIONAL is bringing Bourbon St back to the white sandy beaches of Cancun, Mexico to celebrate the 8 year Anniversary of The Largest Urban Event Held Outside of the United States. Already anticipated to be the largest Memorial Day Weekend gathering ever held in Cancun, the 2011 extravaganza will celebrate all that is positive in the young, trend setting, [...]
