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23/06/2016

: If you're going to be In for , Haute in LA has got you covered. Discover all the places you need to be when you check out what's http://bit.ly/28SZaC8

This weekend will be bustling as urban media and entertainment convene on Los Angeles for the 2016 BET Awards. Since this…

29/01/2016

is pleased to announce Arianna Huffington, Founder, The Huffington Post as our 2016 Keynote Speaker. EARLY BIRD Registration ends 1/31. Save NOW @ www.colorcommconference.com

19/01/2016

Women of Color in Communications ~ Join the chapter of ColorComm on January 28 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. for the Connect + Cultivate Digital Media Series featuring Karen Civil.

Karen will discuss using digital media to define your role and expand your network.

RSVP is REQUIRED and space is VERY limited.

Members: $10
Non-Members: $15

RSVP: http://bit.ly/1RUS6TV

14/01/2016

Check out friend Ashley Northington in the recent issue of the Tennessee Tribune! She's doing an AWESOME job representing for Nashville, Antioch HS Bears and Tennessee State University! She is truly a ! Kudos to you, Ashley!

Northington is the founder of DENOR Brands & Public Relations, a boutique public relations, marketing and brand development firm

13/11/2015

Hey, Women of Color in Communications...

Join the ColorComm Los Angeles executive team and members in a fireside chat on Nov. 18 with Besidone Amoruwa, Consumer Marketing Director of Revolt TV. She'll be sharing the advantages of being the only woman in the workplace and how powerful that role is.

RSVP here: http://bit.ly/1iZ7X5D

21/10/2015

Are there any "Ladies That Lead" in Los Angeles? As an official host for the LA event on October 28, I invite you to join me tomorrow for the Ladies that Lead Twitter Party at 7 p.m. ET, to chat about the upcoming Los Angeles tour stop, presented by Cameka Smith and The BOSS Network.

Use the hashtags and to connect with featured speakers and sponsors !

06/10/2015

{PiperRae PR News} Director of PR, Raynetta Smith has joined the host committee for The Boss Network (Forbes Top 10 Entrepreneurial/Career Websites for Women) Ladies that Lead Tour with modelprenuer Beverly Johnson. The Tour will stop in LA on October 28. Any media interested in covering the event, please email us at [email protected].

22/09/2015

: In the aftermath of Soap Opera star, Nancy Lee Grahn, giving Twitter the drama day-time TV is best known for, wants to know how you encourage your clients to remember less is more when sharing on social media. Our favorite reminder is, "it only takes 140 characters to change your character." What are some of the tips you share?

08/09/2015

and its owner Raynetta Smith, executive director of LA are pleased to announce the official launch of ColorComm LA! Please join us on September 24 for your opportunity to meet Lauren Wilson, founder of ColorComm and the team! We are excited to bring this amazing opportunity to women in in LA! Please contact us at [email protected] for more information. RSVP, in advance is required!

01/09/2015

[PiperRae PR Client News] - We are pleased to announce the inaugural Tour presented by Indiestage, kicking off September 10 in Los Angeles! PiperRaePR is accepting celebrity and media submissions, contact our team at [email protected] to submit your outlet and/or celebrity client.

12/06/2015

{PiperRaePR Client News} On Thursday, June 11 client, DeMark Thompson (NBC’s Revolution and Hostages, the Netflix original House of Cards and HBO’s VEEP) took the Los Angeles Shatterproof Challenge, rappelling 24-stories down the DTLA Sheraton Hotel. Thompson joined more than a dozen supporters and celebrities who gathered to advocate in support of , a national organization committed to protecting our children from addiction to alcohol or other drugs and ending the stigma and suffering of those affected by this disease.

03/06/2015

{PiperRaePR Client News} DeMark Thompson (NBC’s Revolution and Hostages, the Netflix original House of Cards and HBO’s VEEP) had the privilege of serving as voice over and announcer for the ""Breaking the Silence of Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence" Fundraiser on June 1 at the Avalon Hollywood. The fundraising event promotes advocacy, prevention, and awareness for sexual assault and domestic violence.

This year Thompson, joined Heather Dubrow (Bravo TV’s Housewives of Orange County) Robert Harrell of Ekon Image public relations and BMW of Beverly Hills to honor Troy Vincent, EVP of National Football Operations of the NFL .

Thompson is pictured with former NLF player Billy Davis.

22/04/2015

{New Client Alert}: PiperRae PR is please to announce, actor DeMark Thompson has joined our growing roster. Thompson has held roles in Columbia Pictures After Earth, Lionsgate’s Hunger Games Mockingjay Part 1 and 2, HBO’s VEEP, the Netflix original House of Cards and NBC’s Hostages and Revolution. He has also been in several national commercials including Nike, Pepco and Verizon, among others and has extensive voice over experience.

15/04/2015

Our sister Ashley Northington has created a Social Media 101 class. Check out her presentation below with a few quick how-to steps for navigating the social sphere! And once you do so, make sure you join the group to converse with other social savvy entrepreneurs!

This presentation was specifically created for participants in the Nashville Business Incubation Center's Social Media 101 class. The purpose of the class is t…

01/04/2015

Today is the deadline for applications to DYOB 2015 http://dyobexperience.com

31/03/2015

Up Close and Personal: Getting to Know Lauren Wesley Wilson, President of ColorComm Capitol Communicator March 31, 2015 Profiles Capitol Communicator is running a series of profiles of communicators in the mid-Atlantic. In this “up close and personal” profile, we feature Lauren Wesley Wilson. Photo…

27/03/2015

In ? Join Raynetta Smith, owner and executive director, for the C2 2015 Conference Preview Event on Wednesday, April 8 at the Weber Shandwick LA office!

If you missed the ColorComm LA Luncheon, held during GRAMMY week, here's your chance to connect with LA's women of color in for after-work and a private opportunity to hear more about the organization and the upcoming conference in July!

Space is VERY limited, so make sure you RSVP, today!

http://bit.ly/1Nmp22f

23/03/2015

Join us on Tuesday for a with Masalamommas. We're teaming up to have a conversation about how our cultures are portrayed in the media and big screen. Meet us on Twitter, Tuesday at 8pm, est.

03/03/2015

Tuesday's Twitter Talk.

More and more, I'm hearing PR people say they write for XYZ paper/magazine and blog for XYZ blog. Can successful PR people do all three at same time? Years ago it was frowned upon, but as the world of traditional PR or media shifts, what's the new norm and what are the boundaries?

01/03/2015

Women rock!

24/02/2015

TODAY is the day! There's still time to sign up for owner, Raynetta Smith's, ! Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity! Join the and find out if being famous validates you as an and so much more! As a special bonus, will be giving her book, "Bloggers/Brands: How to go from One Night Stand to Long-Term Love Affair" for FREE! www.beblogalicious.com/bloggersandbrands

24/02/2015

Happening TODAY!

If you’re upping your sponsorship engagement game in 2015… this is the webinar training session you can’t miss.

Grab your spot, a complimentary eGuide and your brand and business today!

23/02/2015

There is still time to sign up for tomorrow's Small Business Training Series . I will be hosting a webinar on the ins and outs of bloggers developing successful PAID relationships with brands. Learn industry secrets for seeking out brands, developing lasting relationships and getting paid for your influence. Sign up now and receive my eGuide FREE! http:www.beblogalicious.com/bloggersandbrands

21/02/2015

On February 5, 2015 ColorComm and Prudential - Bring Your Challenges hosted a private luncheon with some of the top communications and public relations professionals in Los Angeles featuring acclaimed producer, writer and director Issa Rae. Executives from NBC Universal, Fox Search Light, Toyota, Wells Fargo,and others were in attendance. Dawn Kelly, VP, of Prudential moderated a delightful discussion with Issa Rae. Thank you to Prudential for an amazing experience.

20/02/2015

Join the conversation at http://beblogalicious.com/bloggersandbrands

20/02/2015

PiperRae PR Client News: Route 30 Promotions, an Atlanta boxing Promotions company plans to change the way we think of and see professional boxing in the South East!

Boxing promotions company set to mark the Empire City of the South as the new Mecca for the world class sport.

19/02/2015

It's no secret brands do their research. When looking for influencers, brands peruse your social media pages, blogs, website(s) and even Google you. Make sure you WOW( Work On your Website) a potential brand. I cannot stress enough that an outdated, unprofessional and confusing website will make brands pass you up. Is your SEO in order, is your message and or offerings clearly defined and, finally can I locate your contact information, easily? The better your website, the better your chance for WOWing the brand! Learn this, plus many more tips and tools during my on February 24!
Follow the link for more information. http://beblogalicious.com/bloggersandbrands

19/02/2015

Blogalicious has kicked off its exclusive eGuide Webinar Training Series and extended an invitation to me, to round-out the month love (February) with an in-depth discussion on my published eGuide: Bloggers/Brands: How to go from a One Night Stand to Long-term Love Affair!

I will be sharing some tools, best practices, top strategies, and even industry secrets on how to create long-term relationships with brands like Toyota, McDonald's, Jamba Juice and more. This is a can't miss opportunity!

And, as a bonus, I will be giving away my eGuide to everyone who registers!

Click the link below to secure your spot NOW!

http://beblogalicious.com/bloggersandbrands/

10/02/2015

For Immediate Release: Atlanta-Based Producer Proves Hip-Hop Can Cross Genres.

09/02/2015

On the blog! Client Torrance "Street Symphony" Esmond aka takes home GRAMMY win at 57th Annual Awards Show in LA! http://bit.ly/Esmond_Wins_GRAMMY --- Go check it out NOW!!!

It a successful night for PiperRae PR client, Torrance "Street Symhpony" Esmond. Esmond left the 57th Annual GRAMMY Awards, held at the Staples Center in Los An...