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CGRW Announces New Board of Directors to Support Long-term Strategic Growth, New Focus as Xtreme One Entertainment

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Monday, December 18, 2023

CGRW last week announced that the business has applied with FINRA to change its name to the new brand of Xtreme One Entertainment, Inc., reflecting the organization’s focus on live sports and entertainment.

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  • CGRW last week announced that the business has applied with FINRA to change its name to the new brand of Xtreme One Entertainment, Inc., reflecting the organization’s focus on live sports and entertainment.
  • “Under the guidance and leadership of our new Board of Directors, Xtreme One Entertainment, Inc. is now uniquely positioned to grow as a provider and marketer of dynamic, live sports and entertainment events,” said Doug Kuiper, President of CGRW.
  • “We have established an all-star Board to guide and strengthen the company in this new chapter.
  • He is also Board Chair of the Wisconsin Central District & Convention Center and on the board of VISIT Milwaukee.

Randy Parker Receives DRIVEN Trailblazer Award During 2023 North American International Auto Show

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Friday, September 15, 2023

DETROIT, Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DRIVEN: A Tribute to African American Achievement in the Automotive Industry honored Randy Parker, CEO, Hyundai Motor America with the Trailblazer Award.

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  • DETROIT, Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DRIVEN: A Tribute to African American Achievement in the Automotive Industry honored Randy Parker, CEO, Hyundai Motor America with the Trailblazer Award.
  • "It's an honor to receive the Trailblazer Award from DRIVEN," said Randy Parker, CEO, Hyundai Motor America, "I'm proud to lead at a company that encourages future generations to embrace diversity in the automotive industry."
  • Parker became CEO in August 2022 and reports to José Muñoz, president and CEO of Hyundai Motor North America.
  • Launched in 2011, DRIVEN is a program of Real Times Media's celebration of African American achievement in the automotive industry.

Cathy Nedd Named President of the Real Times Media News Group

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Monday, December 19, 2022

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221219005802/en/
    Cathy Nedd, courtesy of Real Times Media.
  • “I am honored and excited to return to the Real Times Media family in this role,” said Cathy.
  • She went on to provide digital marketing services for various high-profile clients through her marketing agency, Cathy Nedd, LLC.
  • "I have known and worked with Cathy Nedd for more than two decades, and I am well familiar with her incredible work ethic and creativity.

New Name. Same Soul: Real Times Media Relaunches its Cultural Marketing Division as Pitch Black

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022

Real Times Media , relaunched its cultural marketing division as Pitch Black today.

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  • Real Times Media , relaunched its cultural marketing division as Pitch Black today.
  • Formerly known as RTM360, the newly minted Pitch Black will continue to help clients connect with Black audiences through a mix of culturally relevant brand communication & outreach initiatives.
  • Leonard, a 20-year marketing and communications professional will continue to lead the company, supported by cultural marketing veteran Eric Roberts who serves as Executive Vice President.
  • At Pitch Black, we are protective of cultural heritage and recognize the importance of sustaining traditions and symbols that strengthen the community.

Automotive Hall of Fame Receives $500,000 Grant From General Motors To Create Educational Programs Focused on Contributions of African Americans to the Mobility Industry

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Friday, June 17, 2022

DEARBORN, Mich. , June 17, 2022  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Automotive Hall of Fame (AHF), a non-profit organization that honors and celebrates the mobility industry's pioneers and their impact on society has received a generous $500,000 grant from General Motors to launch a new educational program entitled "Black Innovation, Invention, and Leadership in Mobility." This grant enables the AHF to begin developing a multi-channel experience that helps educate the community about Black contributions to the global automotive industry as well as the industry's impact on Black families and communities.

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  • "The Automotive Hall of Fame is extremely grateful to General Motors for this generous grant to launch this important initiative," said Sarah Cook, president, of the Automotive Hall of Fame.
  • "There are many voices that have shaped - and continue to shape - the mobility industry, and we are excited to begin the work to tell their important stories."
  • In addition to the exhibit, there will be educational programming for a K-12 audience and an honoree lecture series.
  • Founded in 1939, the Automotive Hall of Fame has honored nearly 800 individuals from around the world, who have impacted and influenced the automotive and mobility industries.

BIN: Black Information Network and Real Times Media Announce Content Distribution and Marketing Partnership

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Tuesday, September 28, 2021

BIN: Black Information Network , the 24/7 comprehensive national audio news network dedicated to providing an objective, accurate and trusted source of continual news coverage with a Black voice and perspective, and Real Times Media (RTM), a Detroit-based multimedia holding company focused on media, marketing, and content expressly for urban audiences, announced today a strategic partnership to share and distribute news that is most important to the Black community.

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  • BIN: Black Information Network , the 24/7 comprehensive national audio news network dedicated to providing an objective, accurate and trusted source of continual news coverage with a Black voice and perspective, and Real Times Media (RTM), a Detroit-based multimedia holding company focused on media, marketing, and content expressly for urban audiences, announced today a strategic partnership to share and distribute news that is most important to the Black community.
  • BIN: The Black Information Network launched in June 2020 as the first-of-its-kind 24/7 national and local all-news audio network.
  • Real Times Media is a dynamic media company consisting of eight news, custom content and activation properties focused on amplifying Black voices.
  • Real Times Media (RTM) was established in 2006, but its legacy stretches back over 100 years.

Real Times Media Unveils All-New Multimedia Studio Inside Detroit Headquarters

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Tuesday, January 12, 2021

Today, Real Times Media (RTM) unveiled its all-new multimedia broadcast studio named Studio 1452.

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  • Today, Real Times Media (RTM) unveiled its all-new multimedia broadcast studio named Studio 1452.
  • Studio 1452 is on the ground level of the Real Times Media Detroit Headquarters building located at 1452 Randolph Street in the heart of the citys historic Paradise Valley Cultural and Entertainment District.
  • Studio 1452 is the manifestation of RTMs ongoing mission to create on-demand content tailor-made for its various audiences.
  • The staff at Real Time's Media was a natural fit to work alongside my team here at AVL, said Mike McConnell, president, AVL Creative.

Iconic Chicago Defender Relaunches As Digital-Centric Content Platform

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Saturday, July 6, 2019

CHICAGO, July 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Real Times Media, parent company of the Chicago Defender today announced that effective July 11, 2019, the Chicago Defender will complete its evolution from a printed newspaper and relaunch as a digitally-focused content platform dedicated to online editorial, premiere events, custom publishing, and archival merchandising.

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  • CHICAGO, July 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Real Times Media, parent company of the Chicago Defender today announced that effective July 11, 2019, the Chicago Defender will complete its evolution from a printed newspaper and relaunch as a digitally-focused content platform dedicated to online editorial, premiere events, custom publishing, and archival merchandising.
  • The move to digital was additionally prompted by data showing that the vast majority of Chicago Defender readers already consume its content on digital platforms.
  • "There is so much opportunity for the Chicago Defender to grow nationally and become a premier player in the African American media space, adds Jackson.
  • The brand will begin publishing daily content related to issues most pressing to the African American community in Chicago on June 20 at www.chicagodefender.com .