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Tuesday, November 22, 2005
MILES AHEAD ENTERTAINMENT NAMED NATIONAL AGENCY OF RECORD FOR MID-EASTERN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE
Hillsdale, NJ (BlackNews.com) - The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) has named NJ-based urban marketing and public relations firm Miles Ahead Entertainment as its national agency of record for event marketing and promotion initiatives. The agency will coordinate research, develop strategic partnerships, identify sponsorship opportunities and provide general marketing counsel in conjunction with the MEAC Basketball Tournament to be held for the first time at the RBC Center in Raleigh, N.C. March 6 - March 11, 2006.
"Miles Ahead Entertainment is thrilled to be a part of the MEAC team," says agency founder and principal Sheila Eldridge, a graduate of Howard University. "Our experience in creating innovative marketing initiatives that engage urban youth is reflected in our work with long-standing clients Boost Mobile, Coca-Cola and more. Being involved with programs directly affecting young people at historically black colleges and universities is like coming home."
"We are elated to have Miles Ahead Entertainment on board, says MEAC Commissioner Dennis Thomas. They bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the MEAC. We look forward to working with them to make the MEAC better."
In addition to MEAC, Miles Ahead Entertainment's current client roster includes The Coca-Cola Company, Boost Mobile, VH-1, Little Brown Publishing, Atlantic Records Grammy-winning gospel artist Yolanda Adams, the National Council of Negro Women and Footsteps Advertising.
ABOUT MEAC
The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC), an NCAA Division I conference, was established in 1970 and is enjoying its 35th year of operation. Located in Virginia Beach, VA, the MEAC is made up of 11 historically black higher educational institutions spanning the Atlantic coastline: Bethune-Cookman College (Daytona Beach, Fla.); Coppin State University (Baltimore, MD.); Delaware State University (Dover, DE.); Florida A&M University (Tallahassee, FL.); Hampton University (Hampton, VA.); Howard University (Washington, D.C.); University of Maryland-Eastern Shore (Princess Anne, MD.); Morgan State University (Baltimore, MD.); Norfolk State University (Norfolk, VA); North Carolina A&T State University (Greensboro, NC); and South Carolina State University (Orangeburg, SC).
ABOUT MILES AHEAD ENTERTAINMENT
Miles Ahead Entertainment, a member of the National Minority Supplier Development Council, is a full-service marketing and PR firm specializing in sponsorship procurement, entertainment marketing, event management, media relations and publicity for both corporations and individuals. MAE has been instrumental in garnering exposure for an eclectic group of artists, athletes and executives, such as Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, EnVogue, D'Angelo, Yolanda Adams, Ray Allen, Kenyon Martin, Steve Francis, Dianne Reeves, Kirk Franklin, Terrell Davis and Kenny Lattimore, to name a few.
Corporations and organizations, such as Coca-Cola USA, ABC Radio Networks, School Of Hard Knocks Clothing Line, Absolut, Oldsmobile, Maybelline, Mitchell & Titus, LLP, Mattel, Reebok, 100 Black Men of America, NAACP, Urban League, and the Congressional Black Caucus, have also benefited from our services.
"Miles Ahead Entertainment is thrilled to be a part of the MEAC team," says agency founder and principal Sheila Eldridge, a graduate of Howard University. "Our experience in creating innovative marketing initiatives that engage urban youth is reflected in our work with long-standing clients Boost Mobile, Coca-Cola and more. Being involved with programs directly affecting young people at historically black colleges and universities is like coming home."
"We are elated to have Miles Ahead Entertainment on board, says MEAC Commissioner Dennis Thomas. They bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the MEAC. We look forward to working with them to make the MEAC better."
In addition to MEAC, Miles Ahead Entertainment's current client roster includes The Coca-Cola Company, Boost Mobile, VH-1, Little Brown Publishing, Atlantic Records Grammy-winning gospel artist Yolanda Adams, the National Council of Negro Women and Footsteps Advertising.
ABOUT MEAC
The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC), an NCAA Division I conference, was established in 1970 and is enjoying its 35th year of operation. Located in Virginia Beach, VA, the MEAC is made up of 11 historically black higher educational institutions spanning the Atlantic coastline: Bethune-Cookman College (Daytona Beach, Fla.); Coppin State University (Baltimore, MD.); Delaware State University (Dover, DE.); Florida A&M University (Tallahassee, FL.); Hampton University (Hampton, VA.); Howard University (Washington, D.C.); University of Maryland-Eastern Shore (Princess Anne, MD.); Morgan State University (Baltimore, MD.); Norfolk State University (Norfolk, VA); North Carolina A&T State University (Greensboro, NC); and South Carolina State University (Orangeburg, SC).
ABOUT MILES AHEAD ENTERTAINMENT
Miles Ahead Entertainment, a member of the National Minority Supplier Development Council, is a full-service marketing and PR firm specializing in sponsorship procurement, entertainment marketing, event management, media relations and publicity for both corporations and individuals. MAE has been instrumental in garnering exposure for an eclectic group of artists, athletes and executives, such as Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, EnVogue, D'Angelo, Yolanda Adams, Ray Allen, Kenyon Martin, Steve Francis, Dianne Reeves, Kirk Franklin, Terrell Davis and Kenny Lattimore, to name a few.
Corporations and organizations, such as Coca-Cola USA, ABC Radio Networks, School Of Hard Knocks Clothing Line, Absolut, Oldsmobile, Maybelline, Mitchell & Titus, LLP, Mattel, Reebok, 100 Black Men of America, NAACP, Urban League, and the Congressional Black Caucus, have also benefited from our services.
THE PERFECT STOCKING STUFFER FOR THE BLACK OWNED BUSINESS
Mobile, AL - USEBOBO.com (Use Black Owned Black Operated) is now selling annual memberships online for you to buy as gifts for African American friends and relatives who own businesses.
"This is the perfect stocking stuffer for the holiday season," states USEBOBO.com president Kyle Moffett. "It's also an excellent gift for Kwanzaa. USEBOBO.com is the embodiment of Ujamma, one of the seven principles of Kwanzaa."
USEBOBO.com is a national internet directory of Black owned businesses, churches, social and professional organizations. USEBOBO lists a company's name, address, phone number, hours of operation and web site links. USEBOBO also lists a one hundred word description of the products and services offered by a particular company and a map link so consumers can easily locate their establishments.
"As soon as a business registers with us, we send mass emails notifying our many subscribers of a newly registered business in their city," says Moffett. "Many of our subscribers are consumers, both Black and White, who are looking for Black owned businesses to support. We strive to bring thousands of consumers to our website and to the businesses registered with us. We do this with nationally run television ad campaigns, interviews, editorials and press releases."
Individuals looking to purchase a membership as a gift should log onto www.usebobo.com and click on the appropriate box on the home page. You will receive a beautiful gift envelope to present to your business owner. A welcome letter and all of the necessary registration information will be inside the envelope.
The goal of USEBOBO.com is to enrich the lives of everyone through consumer choices they may not have been aware existed. Give the gift that has the power to increase bottom lines, promote business longevity, and close the gap between consumers and Black businesses. Give the gift of USEBOBO.com today!
"This is the perfect stocking stuffer for the holiday season," states USEBOBO.com president Kyle Moffett. "It's also an excellent gift for Kwanzaa. USEBOBO.com is the embodiment of Ujamma, one of the seven principles of Kwanzaa."
USEBOBO.com is a national internet directory of Black owned businesses, churches, social and professional organizations. USEBOBO lists a company's name, address, phone number, hours of operation and web site links. USEBOBO also lists a one hundred word description of the products and services offered by a particular company and a map link so consumers can easily locate their establishments.
"As soon as a business registers with us, we send mass emails notifying our many subscribers of a newly registered business in their city," says Moffett. "Many of our subscribers are consumers, both Black and White, who are looking for Black owned businesses to support. We strive to bring thousands of consumers to our website and to the businesses registered with us. We do this with nationally run television ad campaigns, interviews, editorials and press releases."
Individuals looking to purchase a membership as a gift should log onto www.usebobo.com and click on the appropriate box on the home page. You will receive a beautiful gift envelope to present to your business owner. A welcome letter and all of the necessary registration information will be inside the envelope.
The goal of USEBOBO.com is to enrich the lives of everyone through consumer choices they may not have been aware existed. Give the gift that has the power to increase bottom lines, promote business longevity, and close the gap between consumers and Black businesses. Give the gift of USEBOBO.com today!
Monday, November 21, 2005
NEW BOOK REVEALS HOW TODAY'S BLACK MEN CAN BE SUCCESSFUL IN COLLEGE
Los Angeles, CA (BlackNews.com) - Vainglorious: How Today's Black Men Graduate From College examines the strategies twelve African American men used to be successful in school and graduate from college. Written by John P. Hamilton, Ed.D., (co-author of The Elevator is Broken) has created a tool for educators from elementary to college as well as parents to utilize.
Vainglorious states the problem of research continuously stressing whats wrong with African American males in education. Hamilton examines what's right with African American males. Vainglorious offers strategies/solutions other African American males can utilize to be successful.
Moreover, Vainglorious allows educators to draw upon the experiences of the twelve African American males in this book, who successfully graduated from four-year colleges/universities in Southern California. These twelve individuals responses to surveys and interviews outline what they believed assisted them from elementary to college graduation.
What are educators saying about Vainglorious ?
"Hamilton has written an excellent book to improve the retention of African American male college students." -- Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu, Author of Black College Student Survival Guide
"The book by Dr. Hamilton is a refreshing portrayal of African American males and a remarkably insightful work. I urge every reader to study it and use its solutions as ways to ensure African American male success." -- Dr. Molefi Kete Asante, Professor, Temple University Author, The Afrocentric Idea
"Rather than adding to the plethora of negativity on the subject of African American males in higher education, Dr. Hamilton chose to seek out what makes these students succeed at college and tell the world. It is my hope that the research described here changes the conversation from what is wrong to what is right so that right can be replicated in all our schools - secondary to post-secondary to the benefit of us all." -- Karen Carmichael, Loyola Marymount University Learning Resource Center, Associate Director
To place immediate orders for the book, a book signing, and/or interview contact:
Hamilton & Associates Consulting
PO Box 2627
Gardena, CA 90247
(323) 309-2502 Fax: (310) 538-0760
URL: Hamilton and Associates Consulting
Vainglorious can be purchased online via Hamilton & Associates' website, Amazon, and Borders.
Vainglorious states the problem of research continuously stressing whats wrong with African American males in education. Hamilton examines what's right with African American males. Vainglorious offers strategies/solutions other African American males can utilize to be successful.
Moreover, Vainglorious allows educators to draw upon the experiences of the twelve African American males in this book, who successfully graduated from four-year colleges/universities in Southern California. These twelve individuals responses to surveys and interviews outline what they believed assisted them from elementary to college graduation.
What are educators saying about Vainglorious ?
"Hamilton has written an excellent book to improve the retention of African American male college students." -- Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu, Author of Black College Student Survival Guide
"The book by Dr. Hamilton is a refreshing portrayal of African American males and a remarkably insightful work. I urge every reader to study it and use its solutions as ways to ensure African American male success." -- Dr. Molefi Kete Asante, Professor, Temple University Author, The Afrocentric Idea
"Rather than adding to the plethora of negativity on the subject of African American males in higher education, Dr. Hamilton chose to seek out what makes these students succeed at college and tell the world. It is my hope that the research described here changes the conversation from what is wrong to what is right so that right can be replicated in all our schools - secondary to post-secondary to the benefit of us all." -- Karen Carmichael, Loyola Marymount University Learning Resource Center, Associate Director
To place immediate orders for the book, a book signing, and/or interview contact:
Hamilton & Associates Consulting
PO Box 2627
Gardena, CA 90247
(323) 309-2502 Fax: (310) 538-0760
URL: Hamilton and Associates Consulting
Vainglorious can be purchased online via Hamilton & Associates' website, Amazon, and Borders.
