DJ Jazzy Jeff

Creators Union with DJ Jazzy Jeff: Love Of Da Game Edition Officially Opens Membership to Pioneer the Future of Creativity, Music and AI on the Blockchain

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

Creators Union with DJ Jazzy Jeff: Love Of Da Game Edition , the groundbreaking platform founded by legendary DJ Jazzy Jeff and technologist and Creator Mode Studios founder James Andrews, officially opens membership today after launching Tuesday at SXSW.

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  • Creators Union with DJ Jazzy Jeff: Love Of Da Game Edition , the groundbreaking platform founded by legendary DJ Jazzy Jeff and technologist and Creator Mode Studios founder James Andrews, officially opens membership today after launching Tuesday at SXSW.
  • The Creators Union token serves as the cornerstone of a decentralized ecosystem designed to foster collaboration, transparency and equitable opportunities within the creative economy.
  • “Artists deserve more than just payouts - they deserve deeper engagement, creative fulfillment and the chance to turn their vision into cultural movements.
  • That's the real power behind the Creators Union tokens,” said DJ Jazzy Jeff.

City of Hope's Music, Film and Entertainment Industry group and Lyor Cohen raise over $4.3 million to improve health equity in cancer care

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

Led by Cohen, MFEI raised over $4.3 million to benefit City of Hope's efforts to address the challenges underserved populations face in obtaining access to quality cancer care.

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  • Led by Cohen, MFEI raised over $4.3 million to benefit City of Hope's efforts to address the challenges underserved populations face in obtaining access to quality cancer care.
  • Led by Cohen, MFEI raised over $4.3 million to benefit City of Hope's efforts to address the challenges underserved populations face in obtaining access to quality cancer care.
  • The dollars raised are a significant achievement during a milestone year as City of Hope celebrates 50 years of philanthropic partnership with MFEI.
  • “Cancer doesn’t take a break and neither does City of Hope and its Music, Film and Entertainment Industry group,” Lamberg said.

TRES GENERACIONES® CELEBRATES 50TH ANNIVERSARY WITH LAUNCH OF 'FAMILIA TRES' TALENT COLLECTIVE

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Thursday, July 27, 2023

NEW YORK, July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Tres Generaciones®, a premium tequila rooted in the spirit of perseverance, celebrates the brand's 50th anniversary with the launch of Familia Tres, a one-of-a-kind talent collective of world-renowned musicians, artists and tastemakers who embody the brand's 'Fail Twice, Get Up Tres' mantra, an unrelenting pursuit of what gives us meaning.

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  • The Familia Tres talent collective and anniversary campaign will come to life through a series of VIP experiences that place the Familia Tres stories on full display within the brand's new online content hub  – 'GENERACIONES' – which will feature exclusive interviews, profiles, cocktail recipes and more.
  • With the launch of Familia Tres and release of 'GENERACIONES', Tres Generaciones® will be championing those who share the persevering spirit of the brand, as told through their personal journeys throughout their careers.
  • "We are bringing Tres Generaciones'® storied heritage to the forefront through the launch of Familia Tres, which celebrates the next generation of influential creatives," said Andrew Eis, senior marketing director, global tequila at Beam Suntory.
  • Now, as the brand marks its 50th anniversary, Famillia Tres honors the Dons' legacy of persistence and hard work through cultural figures that demonstrate the same determined ethos.

Raptive Unveils Full Suite of Media Opportunities That Connect Advertisers With Its Creators' 195M+ Audiences

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023

NEW YORK, May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Raptive made its NewFronts debut today, announcing a slate of premium video content opportunities that offer advertisers and brands new ways to reach its creators' more than 195M highly engaged audiences.

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  • More now than ever, consumer behavior has shifted toward authentic voices with an approachable point of view.
  • The media brands they seek are personal, recognizable, and friendly – not one-size-fits-all content generators.
  • "Creators are the future of media, and Raptive provides access to the best.
  • Alongside exciting content, beloved creators, and highly engaged audiences, Raptive provides advertisers with a first-of-its-kind solutions suite that combines media solutions, influencer marketing, and experiential opportunities in one place.

CafeMedia and AdThrive are now Raptive, a new kind of creator company

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

NEW YORK, April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CafeMedia today announced it has rebranded and unified all three of its brands - AdThrive, CafeMedia, and CafeMedia Ad Management - into one company, now called Raptive. A fresh, new visual identity accompanies the new brand and publicly marks the company's ongoing evolution from an ad management network to a new kind of creator company–transforming creators and enterprise publishers into lasting businesses that can compete at the highest levels on their own terms.

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  • NEW YORK, April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CafeMedia today announced it has rebranded and unified all three of its brands - AdThrive, CafeMedia, and CafeMedia Ad Management - into one company, now called Raptive.
  • CafeMedia and AdThrive are now Raptive, a new kind of creator company.
  • At the beginning of this year, the company surpassed $2B paid out to creators.
  • The new brand and visual identity are rolling out across all Raptive-owned and operated sites and platforms over the next few weeks.

GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING PRODUCER DJ JAZZY JEFF LAUNCHES MUSIC PRODUCTION PROGRAM "COMMAND CENTRAL: MAKING BEATS"

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

NEW YORK, March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, legendary, two time GRAMMY-award winning producer DJ Jazzy Jeff has officially launched his debut online music producing program, Command Central: Making Beats.

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  • NEW YORK, March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, legendary, two time GRAMMY-award winning producer DJ Jazzy Jeff has officially launched his debut online music producing program, Command Central: Making Beats.
  • DJ Jazzy Jeff will be joined by award-winning colleagues, and other surprise guests for live sessions and one-on-one feedback throughout the program.
  • "I'm excited to be launching this new program," said DJ Jazzy Jeff.
  • DJ Jazzy Jeff's rich music legacy spans more than three decades including a DMC Championship, American Music Awards, NAACP Image Awards, and multiple GRAMMY Awards including the first GRAMMY for Best Rap Performance.

The GRAMMY Awards® to Celebrate 50 Years of Hip Hop With Historic Segment at 65th Annual GRAMMY Awards®

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Thursday, February 2, 2023

LL COOL J will introduce the segment, perform and give a dedication to hip hop.

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  • LL COOL J will introduce the segment, perform and give a dedication to hip hop.
  • Questlove will serve as producer and musical director, music will be provided by The Roots and Black Thought will narrate.
  • This GRAMMY® segment is being produced by Questlove, Jesse Collins, Patrick Menton of Fulwell 73, Creative Producer Fatima Robinson, and Questlove's manager and President of LNU, Shawn Gee.
  • The all-star performance is part of Paramount Global's companywide initiative to honor the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop.

Keisha Lance Bottoms, Jamal Bryant, Tamika Mallory, Willie Moore Jr., Ice Cube and DJ Jazzy Jeff to Headline 2022 ByBlack Conference in DC

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Thursday, October 20, 2022

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. (USBC) kicked off their annual ByBlack Conference "The Color of Commerce" at the MGM National Harbor Resort & Casino taking place October 19-21, 2022.

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. (USBC) kicked off their annual ByBlack Conference "The Color of Commerce" at the MGM National Harbor Resort & Casino taking place October 19-21, 2022.
  • ByBlack Conference will feature over 50 speakers, 20 mainstage sessions, 3 evening experiences, and various masterclasses with topics ranging from public relations to mental health care.
  • ByBlack, powered by the USBC and presented by American Express, is the first national certification program exclusively for Black-ownership designation.
  • The ByBlack directory enables Black-owned businesses to network, partner with others in the community, increase their visibility and expand revenue opportunities.

Amber Lounge Makes Its Grand Debut in Doha for the World's Biggest Sporting Event

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Sunday, October 16, 2022

DOHA, Qatar, Oct. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After more than 20 years as the world's most exclusive VIP afterparty at key Formula 1 destinations around the world (including Monaco, Singapore and Abu Dhabi), Amber Lounge is venturing beyond the Grand Prix circuit for the very first time with its inaugural ultra-luxe pop up party in Doha, Qatar, where the FIFA World Cup 2022 will be taking place.

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  • Amber Lounge is set to make its month-long debut appearance from 27 November to 18 December taking over the palatial Le Royal Meridien hotel.
  • Striking Latin American DJs and singing duo, Le Twins, will be performing at Amber Lounge Qatar over two nights on Tuesday 29th and Wednesday 30th November.
  • Said Amber Lounge CEO, Cher Ng, "We're incredibly excited to be bringing what is arguably considered the world's most exclusive afterparty to Qatar in conjunction with the world's biggest sporting event.
  • Crypto-savvy folks will be pleased to know that Amber Lounge recently launched an exclusive NFT-based VIP membership whichgrants NFT holders exclusive lifetime access to Amber Lounge events and experiences around the world.

Amber Lounge Makes Its Grand Debut in Doha for the World's Biggest Sporting Event

Retrieved on: 
Sunday, October 16, 2022

DOHA, Qatar, Oct. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After more than 20 years as the world's most exclusive VIP afterparty at key Formula 1 destinations around the world (including Monaco, Singapore and Abu Dhabi), Amber Lounge is venturing beyond the Grand Prix circuit for the very first time with its inaugural ultra-luxe pop up party in Doha, Qatar, where the FIFA World Cup 2022 will be taking place.

Key Points: 
  • Amber Lounge is set to make its month-long debut appearance from 27 November to 18 December taking over the palatial Le Royal Meridien hotel.
  • Striking Latin American DJs and singing duo, Le Twins, will be performing at Amber Lounge Qatar over two nights on Tuesday 29th and Wednesday 30th November.
  • Said Amber Lounge CEO, Cher Ng, "We're incredibly excited to be bringing what is arguably considered the world's most exclusive afterparty to Qatar in conjunction with the world's biggest sporting event.
  • Crypto-savvy folks will be pleased to know that Amber Lounge recently launched an exclusive NFT-based VIP membership whichgrants NFT holders exclusive lifetime access to Amber Lounge events and experiences around the world.