Juvenile to release new album on July 6th!

E1 Music is happy to announce the release of Beast Mode, the new street album by hip hop superstar Juvenile. Beast Mode will be released on July 6^th, 2010 on UTP/E1 Music and features the street single, “Drop That Azz.”

Juvenile comments, “The main reason for putting out this record in the summer is that it’s a summer album. I made this album for my fans, especially for my female fans out there.”

New Orleans legend Juvenile came to national prominence as a teenage member of the Hot Boy$, along with Lil Wayne, B.G. and Turk). The group’s 1997debut Get It How U Live, was followed by their platinum record Guerilla Warfare. Juvenile’s major label solo debut, “400 Degreez,” sold 4.5 million records and is universally considered one of hip hop’s classics. Juvenile’s three albums thereafter, Tha G-Code (1999), Project English (2001), and Juve The Great (2003) were each platinum plus, with the latter featuring the #1 smash single, “Slow Motion.”

After Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, Juvenile released Reality Check, which debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top 200. The album featured the hit songs, “Way I Be Leanin’ (Feat. Mike Jones, Paul Wall, Skip, and Wacko)” and “Get Ya Hustle On/What’s Happenin’.”

Beast Mode is the follow up to Juvenile’s last album, “Cocky and Confident” which was released last year on UTP/Atlantic/E1 Music.

For more information, contact Giovanna Melchiorre at E1 Music at 516-484-1000x279 / gmelchiorre@e1ent.com

About E1 Entertainment

E1 Entertainment (AIM: ETO) is a leading independent entertainment content enterprise that acquires and exploits world-class film, television and music properties around the globe. Its four primary business units (E1 Television, E1 Films, E1 Music and E1 Distribution) operate in Canada, the U.S., the UK and Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Holland and Belgium, providing extensive expertise in film distribution, television and music production and distribution, kids programming, and merchandising and licensing. E1's growing content library, which currently includes more than 4,000 feature films, 2,700 hours of original television programming and 45,000 music tracks, are distributed across all media formats in more than 190 countries.

ThatsWhatsUp! Episode: 33 Obama x Jay-z Hip Hop Illumanati / NWA

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A WALK THROUGH MYSPACE VOL. 2 - MONUMENTAL

FOKIS RELEASES NEW SINGLE MONUMENTAL

Having announced last week that he was taking it to a new level for the duration of the summer, Fokis lets loose the first track from A WALK THROUGH MYSPACE VOL. 2. MONUMENTAL produced by Los Angeles producer, Reasonable, sees the New York artist merge with Philadelphia MC and winner of the Ty Fyffe Raw N' Uncut competition, Chief Honcho and Bronx wordsmith N.O.M for the lead off track. The synth driven production on MONUMENTAL provides a strong backdrop for the trio to congregate upon, while exposing their individual styles and capabilities. Their flair and storytelling mannerisms are deftly displayed while emulating the title of the song. "I really enjoyed working with these guys, N.O.M is a young cat with the soul of a real MC and that is a hard find today. Chief Honcho got that ill Philly Flow and has a gift when it comes to creating hooks" Fokis explains. "It's amazing how much talent is out there and I used Myspace to help me find them. If used properly Myspace can be a great asset to an artists career. Scheduled for release this summer, A WALK THROUGH MYSPACE VOL. 2 illuminates the talents of numerous artists that Fokis has united with. From the sound of MONUMENTAL, it is safe to say the album has the potential to be just that. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO AND DOWNLOAD MONUMENTAL CLICK FOR A WALK THROUGH MYSPACE TO FOLLOW FOKIS ON TWITTER CLICK HERE

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FOREVER FORWARD

Critically acclaimed inspirational ensemble FOREVER FORWARD introduces its debut album ALL IS WELL, a soul stirring collection 10 years in the making.

Culled from more than a hundred songs, the collection draws inspiration from gospel, R&B, jazz and blues for a genre defying sound that provides an antidote to the emotionally crippling and cynical messages delivered by much of today’s music. Without advocating any particular faith, the positive lyrics and upbeat melodies of Forever Forward promote an awakening of consciousness that empowers individuals to live their most fulfilling lives.

Songs like “Peace Be Still”, “I Am In Stride”, “Running Over” and “All Is Well”, the album’s premiere single, will leave listeners filled with hope and desirous of a closer connection to The Divine. The personal philosophies of founders Derek Gibbs and Kevin Brightman infuse the music with the kind of elevating, non-judgmental affirmations found in the most inspirational hymns. Drawn from a lifetime of spiritual evolution, ALL IS WELL is an uplifting musical collection leading the way to a new state of consciousness.

Learn more about Forever Forward at www.foreverforward.com. Find the group on ITunes, Amazon.com, Facebook, Twitter, Digstation and CD Baby. Co-founders Derek Gibbs and Kevin Brightman are available for interviews and phoners.


CONTACT:
Derek Gibbs 646 924 7586
DerekSGibbs@gmail.com

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FOKIS STEPS BACK INTO THE SPOTLIGHT WITH A JAM PACKED SUMMER

FOKIS GEARS UP FOR A BUSY SUMMER

Having stepped out of the limelight as the revered MC he established himself as, Fokis is gearing up for a summer of unbridled success with an abundance of top quality music and visuals to his credit. With a number of different projects in the works, the man who has worked along side the likes of Joell Ortiz, Ty Fyffe, Focus (Aftermath Ent.) and Olu Dara is now dedicating time to taking his brand to the next level. It was after releasing the Appetizer project with eMC's Punchlyne that Fokis silently took some time to dedicate to the emergence of his own brand, Loyalty Digital Corp. "These past few months I have been putting in long hours structuring my company," the multi-faceted New Yorker explained. "I have been learning the ins and outs of running a successful business, being a CEO and still be able to maintain the roles of artist and producer." This time of reflection and hard study saw Fokis partner with multi-platinum producer Ty Fyffe and together they created the recent online competition 'TY FYFFE PRESENTS RAW AND UNCUT'. "Fokis is a real professional and business man whom i have a lot of respect for..a real pleasure to work with," says Ty Fyffe. Allowing himself the opportunity to nurture talent has always been a vital component of Fokis's assault on the music industry as a CEO. Over the next six months Fokis will be releasing a slew of projects including the second chapter of his A WALK THROUGH MYSPACE series, with the first single, MONUMENTAL becoming available early next week. He will saturate the market with video blogs to coincide with the releases of A WALK THROUGH MYSPACE VOL 2 and his solo album, FOKEEZY FOSHEEZY. He also plans to release a compilation album featuring various artists over his production. Fokis calls upon a recognized and talented cast of industry notables to appear on his HOW TO BREAK A RECORD video blog, which accompanies the first single I'M INTO YOU off the FOKEEZY FOSHEEZY album. Through this Fokis continues to bestow a generous helping of knowledge and experience on the people that may not have the opportunity to submerse themselves in the industry. "I'm ready for battle," he half jokes. "I have worked very hard for the past ten years and I have now reached a point where I want to have fun and enjoy the fruits of my labor."

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R&B Icon Gladys Knight Debuts Her Gladys Knight Jewelry Collection at Essence Music Festival

Legendary R&B Icon Gladys Knight Debuts Her Gladys Knight Jewelry Collection At Essence Music Festival July 4 Weekend in New Orleans The LaRoda Group and Robert Rose Jewelry Launch Gladys Knight Jewelry Collection Contest with Festival Tickets and Jewelry Giveaways Portion of Sales to Benefit Kumasi Women's Cooperative in Ghana

New Orleans - Regal class, timeless beauty and captivating style are only a few of the adjectives associated with legendary R&B icon, Gladys Knight. She has mesmerized audiences for decades with her hits, charmed us with her acting, and endeared us with her business savvy and humanitarian efforts. Now Gladys Knight, via collaboration with the LaRoda Group and Robert Rose Jewelry, will debut her highly anticipated line, the Gladys Knight Jewelry Collection, at the Essence Music Festival in New Orleans, July 2 to July 4. A stunning collection of earrings, necklaces and bracelets, the Gladys Knight Jewelry Collection embodies the spirit of Knight's soul, beauty and charm. Combining fashion with an effort of social consciousness, the new collection includes handcrafted beads produced by West African artisans and cooperatives, as well as semi-precious elements. A portion of the sales from the Gladys Knight Jewelry Collection will go directly back to the Kumasi Women's Cooperative in Ghana, which will be supplying some of the beads. In addition, a contest giveaway has been launched at http://www.gladysknightjewelry.com/. Entries will have the opportunity to win two weekend tickets to the Essence Music Festival or one of five jewelry prizes. All prize winners will have the opportunity to meet Gladys Knight at the Music Festival Marketplace where her jewelry will be on display and available for purchase. Robert Rose Jewelry, based in New York, is producing the Gladys Knight Jewelry Collection. Robert Rose Jewelry can be found at leading department and specialty stores throughout the United States, South America, Europe and Asia. "We could not be happier with the stunning pieces available via the Gladys Knight Jewelry Collection," expresses Gary Rose, CEO of Robert Rose Jewelry. "Gladys Knight has embarked on a wonderful collaborative effort to infuse social relevance with fashion. Many of the designs are beautifully crafted from recycled materials made by cooperatives and artisans in Ghana. Workers in these communities are now better able to economically sustain themselves and their families because of these types of opportunities." Cites Barrett LaRoda, CEO of the LaRoda Group, "From inception, this project has been a magical one. What we are bringing to the market will add a new dimension to fashion. Gladys Knight's personal involvement in the creation and selection of her jewelry line is reflected in every detail of the project." "Gladys Knight now has another vehicle where she can express her appreciation to her fans. We feel her jewelry line is yet another extension of her all encompassing creativity," adds William McDowell, VP of Shakeji Inc., and Steve Walker, VP of FreestyleMac, LLC., from Knight's executive management team. "I am so grateful for this opportunity to continue to express my love to my fans. My jewelry is an extension of my music which is an extension of my heart and soul. To have this opportunity to employ workers in Ghana and create jewelry that is environmentally friendly while at the same time affordable, is a dream come true!" expresses Gladys Knight. Gladys Knight will be in New Orleans from July 2 through July 4 as part of the Essence Music Festival. She will perform in concert on Saturday, July 3, 2010 and conduct a meet and greet at the Essence Marketplace on Friday, July 2, 2010. To enter the Gladys Knight Jewelry Collection contest go to http://www.gladysknightjewelry.com .

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ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT: DIAMOND DISTRICT, LARGE PROFESSOR, J. PERIOD, RAKAA IRISCIENCE, DJ BABU & UNCLE RALPH MCDANIELS TO PERFORM DURING 2010 BROOKLYN

ARTIST
ANNOUNCEMENT: DIAMOND DISTRICT, LARGE PROFESSOR, J. PERIOD, RAKAA IRISCIENCE, DJ
BABU & UNCLE RALPH MCDANIELS TO PERFORM DURING 2010 BROOKLYN HIP-HOP
FESTIVAL WEEK

Brooklyn,
NY June
24, 2010



Brooklyn
Bodega, producers of the 6th Annual Brooklyn
Hip-Hop Festival (BHF) announces today the addition of Diamond District,
Large Professor, J. Period, Rakaa Iriscience, DJ Babu and Uncle Ralph McDaniels
to the 2010 lineup.

DC's own Diamond District and mixtape king and BHF repeat offender,
J. Period will perform on the 6th annual Brooklyn Hip Hop
Festival's main stage. Two-thirds of California trio Dilated Peoples,
Rakaa Iriscience and DJ Babu, will bring their West Coast stylings
to the thousands in attendance. Hip-Hop pioneer, entrepreneur and visionary,
Uncle Ralph McDaniels will again host for the fifth time. The legendary
Large Professor will be on the wheels of steel during the Show
& Prove Super Bowl on Monday, July 5th.

"Diamond District released one of the best
albums of 2009 with In The Ruff. For a lot of people BHF '10 will be
their first taste of the Washington, D.C. trio and they will not be
disappointed. J. Period is one of the few acts that have participated in The
Festival for multiple years. His live mixtape with special guests has been a
consistent Festival highlight. This year he has even a few more tricks up his
sleeve that may even be better than Black Thought last year. We're also honored
to have Rakaa Iriscience and DJ Babu on hand, further highlighting Hip-Hop's
cross-regional artistry.And of course we are honored to have our mentor, Uncle
Ralph back as our host. His dedication to Hip-Hop for over 20 years is our
inspiration. If that was not enough The Extra Large Professor will be joining us
for July 5th's 'Show and Prove' Super Bowl. A great lineup just got better."


- Wes Jackson, Executive Director, The Brooklyn Hip-Hop
Festival.

Diamond
District, J. Period, Rakaa Iriscience, DJ Babu and Large Professor join a BHF
2010 lineup loaded with some of the best in Hip Hop: Black Milk, Masta Ace,
Bobbito Garcia, DJ Rob Swift, DJ Spinna, Waajeed, DJ Rhettmatic, Money Making
Jam Boys, Curren$y, Fashawn, Skyzoo, the Duck Down Records 15th
Anniversary celebration featuring Buckshot, 5FT, Smif N Wessun and
DJ Evil Dee, and the BHF 2010 headliner, the legendary De La
Soul.

About the Artists







Diamond
District - This D.C. threesome is composed of MC and producer Oddisee and
former solo artists X.O. & YU. The highly anticipated debut album, In
the Ruff, is the answer to any questions about where all the grimy East
Coast Hip Hop has gone. The group was founded by rapper/producer Oddisee, who
has a long list of production & collaboration credits with the likes of
Freeway, Talib Kweli, Saigon, Little Brother, Charles Hamilton, Jazzy Jeff,
J-Live, Lil Fame of M.O.P., Skyzoo, and many more. In The Ruff is available
for purchase at myspace.com/diamonddistrictdmv.

DJ
Babu -- One-third of Hip-Hop trio Dilated Peoples, Babu has won
multiple DJ ITF titles and Vestax World Championships. Also a member of the
Beat Junkies DJ crew, he is famous for redefining the art of beat
juggling and producing arguably the genre's most popular battle record, Super
Duck Breaks.

Large
Professor - Also known as The Extra P, The Large Professor originally became
involved in Hip Hop when he won a tryout held by Main Source members
K-Cut and Sir Scratch in 1989. With Main Source they released the classic album
Breaking Atoms with the hit singles "Looking At The Front Door"
among others. He soon after became a full-time producer working with the likes
of Big Daddy Kane, A Tribe Called Quest, Eric B. & Rakim, Nas, and
Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth. His 2002 solo debut, 1st
Class, featured appearances by artists including Nas, Q-Tip, and
Busta Rhymes.

J.
Period - With DJ & Remix work for Grammy-winners Lauryn Hill, The
Roots, and Mary J. Blige under his belt, J. Period has become one of
Hip-Hop's undisputed Mixtape Kings and most respected DJ/Producers. In 2009, his
viral mixtape marketing campaigns for artists including Q-Tip, K'NAAN,
and rising star Nneka earned over 2 million combined downloads/streaming
plays online and were widely cited among the year's best. Visit jperiod.com
for more information.

Rakaa
Iriscience -- A true Hip-Hop veteran, Rakaa was a graffiti artist before
becoming an Emcee. He is a member of the legendary Rock Steady Crew,
Universal Zulu Nation, and one-third of California trio, Dilated
Peoples. Rakaa's solo debut album, Crown of Thorns, will be released
on July 20, 2010 on Decon Records.

"Uncle"
Ralph McDaniels - Uncle Ralph is the original creator of the Video Music
Box, the first music video program geared specifically towards an urban
market. Video Music Box was the precursor to programs like BET's Rap
City and 106 & Park, as well as MTV's TRL, making
McDaniels a true pioneer throughout all of music and entertainment. Visit myspace.com/uncleralph
for more information.

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For more information on
the Festival week of events and to catch up on the latest BHF 2010 news check
out the new site www.BKHipHopFestival.com.



PURCHASE
TICKETS TO THE 2010 BHF HERE

--



Brooklyn Bodega
is a multimedia content production and branding company. Our brand extends into
event production, journalism and critical media analysis, digital and grassroots
marketing, radio, video, and content distribution. While The Bodega is best
known for producing New York City's largest Hip-Hop event, The Brooklyn Hip-Hop
Festival, our expertise also manifests in Brooklyn Bodega Radio, Bodega TV, our
blogazine and online home BrooklynBodega.com, and most recently Savannah Boogie
Music and Song - a digital content distributor.



The Bodega is made up of
an extraordinary group of cultural programmers, marketing professionals,
writers, designers and academics who have heeded their own personal call to
action and have dedicated themselves to the celebration and preservation of
Hip-Hop culture.

For more
info on The Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival visit our Facebook
page, BrooklynBodega.com,
and follow us on Twitter.com/bkhiphopfest.

PURCHASE
TICKETS TO THE 2010 BHF HERE

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Snoop Dogg Reps The West with "My #1 Priority!" - Out July 13!

Priority Records and Snoop Dogg Continue To Uphold The West with My #1 Priority!     Priority Records continues its 25th anniversary celebration with the July 13 release of a new CD and digital compilation showcasing the legendary gangsta rap label’s most influential artists and recordings. Snoop Dogg, Priority’s Creative Chairman, has selected tracks and written new liner notes for Snoop Dogg Presents: My #1 Priority, including 17 classic tracks from the vault and a new recording by Snoop of Low Profile’s classic, “Pay Ya Dues," the sole single from the group that featured the talents of W.C. (later of Westside Connection) and DJ Aladdin. Beginning June 29, the new “Pay Ya Dues” (Snoop Dogg G-Mix) will be available at all major digital service providers for digital single and ringtune purchase.   Snoop Dogg Presents: My #1 Priority features classic tracks from West Coast rap legends, including N.W.A, Eazy-E, Mack 10, and Ice Cube, as well as crucial but lesser-known artists, including Mia X and Young Bleed. The compilation showcases the diversity of sounds and styles within the now universally-known gangsta rap genre.  Beginning Tuesday, July 6 and continuing through Monday, July 12, Yahoo! Music (www.music.yahoo.com) will host an exclusive streaming audio premiere of the new collection.  Check out the official tracklisting of Snoop Dogg Presents: My #1 Priority below! Snoop Dogg Presents: My #1 Priority (CD, digital) 1.    Introduction to My #1 Priority – Snoop Dogg 2.    So Wat Cha Sayin’ - EPMD 3.    8 Ball - N.W.A 4.    How Ya Do Dat - Young Bleed featuring Master P & C-Loc 5.    Dogghouse Ridaz - Bad Azz featuring Suga Free, Goldie Loc, Snoop             Dogg & Kokane 6.    Akickdoe! - C-Murder featuring Pimp C, Bun B and Master P 7.    $100 Dollar Bill Y’all - Ice Cube 8.    War Wounds - Master P featuring Fiend, Silkk The Shocker, Mystikal &             Snoop Dogg 9.    LBC And The ING - Mack 10 featuring Snoop Dogg 10.   It Ain’t My Fault - Silkk The Shocker & Mystikal 11.  The Gangsta, The Killa And The Dope Dealer - Westside Connection 12.  There Dey Go - TRU 13.  Only If You Want It - Eazy-E 14.  Tru Tank Dogs - Snoop Dogg & Mystikal 15.   He Did That - Silkk The Shocker featuring Master P & Mac 16.   The Nigga Ya Love To Hate - Ice Cube 17.   Walk Like A “G” - Fiend featuring Soulja Slim 18.   Don’t Start No Shit - Mia X featuring Master P & C-Murder          19.   Pay Ya Dues Interlude – Snoop Dogg 20.   Pay Ya Dues (Snoop Dogg G-Mix) [NEW RECORDING] - Snoop Dogg    In addition, Priority’s 25th anniversary reissue series, “U.S.D.A.” (“Uncut Snoop Dogg Approved”), will continue with the July 13 CD and digital release of four more classic, Snoop-recommended albums: Ice Cube’s Death Certificate, C-Murder’s Trapped In Crime, TRU’s Da Crime Family, and Snoop Dogg’s own Tha Last Meal, each with newly-written liner notes by Snoop Dogg.    Make sure to pre-order your copy of My #1 Priority on Amazon.com below!

Priority Is Setting Up Shop! Priority Records is launching their online store! Soon you will be able to purchase your music and limited edition gear directly from their site, www.PriorityRecords.com Be sure to look out for special bundled packages and pre-order specials!

Visit The Official Priority Records Website!   Follow  Priority Records Online!   Follow Snoop Dogg Online!

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Killah Priest -The 3 Day Theory

Man Bites Dog Records announced today the release of the new Killah Priest album The 3 Day Theory. This LP has been 100% produced by Kount Fif (Man Bites Dog Records) who had worked with Killah Priest in the past on the track “Gun for Gun” with Nas which was featured on the Killah Priest album The Offering.



The world was first introduced to the magnificent of force of Killah Priest on GZA’s Liquid Swords album. Making his presence known on “4th Chamber” and then stealing the show with his classic solo song “B.I.B.L.E” (Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth). His impressive debut on GZA’s album was enough to gain the attention of Geffen Records who released his first album “Heavy Mental” which quickly became a fan favorite and garnered Killah Priest new found success. Priest would later go on to release several solo albums as well as work on Gravediggaz album and become a founding member of Sunz of Man.



The 3 Day Theory finds Killah Priest again in a rare form, narrating the listener through stories of the dark and light (Good and Evil) in human nature. Tracks like “Psalm of Satan” were Priest offers up two twisted verses from the Fallen Angel Lucifer’s perspective, showing the true incredible prowess of this gifted MC. Sabac Red and Ill Bill (La Coka Nostra) also contribute two very unique and potent verses to the track.



Killah Priest is always showing the audience more than one side, is able to show his impressive story telling abilities on “Priest History” which explains his involvement with Wu Tang and his eventual solo rise in the music industry. Killah Priest who also always embraces change sharpens his lyrical swords and works with punch line/ battle rap MC’s Copywrite and Jakki da Moto Mouth on “Fire Reign”. Killah Priest on this track proves that he can hold his own, even with the most creative and witty of modern day ryhmers.



The backdrop and the driving force behind Killah Priest’s renewed spirit and aggressive energy is producer Kount Fif. Blessed with an exceptional ear for sound and rhythm, Kount Fif found the perfect complements for the darker atmosphere that Killah Priest was coming from on this record. Drawing from the darker side of 70’s soul and funk, Fif was able to carefully balance hard hitting beats with touches of the finer details making this album one of the most skillfully produced Killah Priest records in this last decade. The combination of Kount Fif’s production mixed with the lyrical genius of Killah Priest is a dangerous concoction that is sure to make any avid fan or new comer a loyal listener.



DL link to Killah Priest's "Shadows" MP3: http://www.mediafire.com/?zlwjmemyymr



Link to "Shadows" Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQfr6uRB4tU



Tracklisting and credits for Killah Priest’s The 3 Day Theory LP:

(All tracks produced by Kount Fif)

1. Look at Life
2.Shadows
3.Betrayal featuring Cappadonna
4 Brolic featuring Empuls
5.Priest History
6.Fire Reign featuring Copywrite and Jakki Da Moto Mouth
7.The Destroyer featuring Steven King, iCON The Mic King, Sonny Seeza and Empuls
8.Birds featuring Jay Notes and Redd Mudd
9.Democracy featuring Canibus
10.Outer Body Experience
11.Psalm of Satan featuring Sabac Red and Ill Bill
12.The Rose
13.Circles featuring Last Emperor and 2mex
14.Words of a Viking

AAF Names New Chief Operating Officer Constance Cannon Frazier

James Edmund Datri, President and CEO of the American Advertising Federation (AAF), today announced that Constance Cannon Frazier, currently Executive Vice President of Corporate Programming and Development, has been named Chief Operating Officer, effective August 1. Frazier will succeed Jeffry L. Perlman (current COO since November 2008), who is retiring after 19 years of service to the AAF. Her appointment makes Frazier the highest-ranking African-American woman at a national advertising trade association.



"Connie Frazier's selection as the next Chief Operating Officer of the AAF is an exciting and historic choice -- the first African-American woman to serve in that role at any national advertising trade association," said Datri. "Her strong leadership has been central in building many of the AAF's signature initiatives into the successes they are today. She was the obvious choice to fill the big shoes left by the departure of Jeffry Perlman. She is going to be a fantastic COO for the Federation."



Frank Cooper, chairman of the AAF Board of Directors and SVP, Chief Consumer Engagement Officer of PepsiCo Americas Beverages, said: "Both the AAF and the entire advertising industry benefit from the selection of Connie Frazier as the next COO of the AAF. Her leadership and commitment to the AAF has opened new doors for future leaders of the advertising industry and has expanded the possibilities of what we can be as an industry. We know that she will carry that commitment with her as she becomes the next Chief Operating Officer of the AAF."

"I am honored to be named Chief Operating Officer of the American Advertising Federation, an organization recognized as being in the vanguard of innovation, enterprise and inclusiveness," said Frazier. "We will expand our outreach to advertisers, agencies, media professionals and students across this nation to ensure that our members are served during these challenging and exciting times. Our agenda will remain action-oriented--offering the finest programs, fostering unique connections, and serving the public interest. As the 'Unifying Voice of the Advertising Industry,' AAF will continue to lead the way as our industry continues to converge and expand."



Reporting directly to CEO Datri, Frazier will manage the AAF's day-to-day operations (financial, programmatic, and human resources), implement programs and systems to advance the organization's effectiveness, and execute the Strategic Plan developed by the CEO. She will also assist the CEO with the retention and development of corporate, professional and college chapter membership. Furthermore, she will continue leadership of the Mosaic Center and AAF's efforts to create a more inclusive advertising industry.



Since joining the AAF in 2004, Frazier's accomplishments include increasing corporate support of diversity programs, doubling the number of participants and financial support for the Most Promising Minority Students Program, launching the AAF Mosaic Career & Vendor Fairs and creating the first-ever AAF student conference.



Complete biographical information for Frazier can be found online at www.aaf.org or by clicking here: http://www.aaf.org/default.asp?id=386.





ABOUT AAF

The American Advertising Federation (AAF), headquartered in Washington, D.C., acts as the "Unifying Voice for Advertising." The AAF is the oldest national advertising trade association, representing 40,000 professionals in the advertising industry and 7000 advertising students. The AAF has a national network of 200 Ad Clubs located in ad communities across the country. Through its 226 college chapters, the AAF provides students with real-world case studies and recruitment connections to corporate America. The AAF also has nearly 100 blue-chip corporate members that are advertisers, agencies and media companies, comprising the nation's leading brands and corporations. For more information, visit the AAF's website at www.aaf.org.

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