MONTREAL, June 22, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- A.G. Media Group, Inc. (Pink Sheets:AMGJ) today announced that it has been selected as the official online sponsor partner for the groundbreaking new Urban IMPACT Summit conference.
The Urban IMPACT Summit, featuring Gospel music trailblazer Dr. Bobby Jones, is a groundbreaking new conference aimed at the Urban and Gospel music and entertainment communities to provide education, networking and overall new business development for this burgeoning industry. The genesis of the Summit is to bring together both Christian and mainstream Urban artists, industry personalities and legends. Scheduled to appear at the Summit are: Cheryl "Salt" James (of R&B Rap pioneering group Salt & Pepa), Rapper BBJay, John P. Kee, Tremaine Hawkins, Stephen Hurd, Tye Tribbet, Edwin Hawkins, Olympic Silver Medalist Annia Hatch, R&B legend Alyson Williams, Twinkie Clark, Columnist Flo Anthony, Kurt Carr, Dr. Shirley Caesar, Songwriter David Frazier, Melvin Crispell, and a host of others. In addition, the event will feature a live album recorded by James Hall, one of the first artists to uniquely marry urban-jazz flair with solid Christian lyrics. Also featured will be Tapings of Bobby Jones for New Artists on the Word Network.
Under the partnership, A.G. Media will provide an 8-week comprehensive promotional campaign consisting of specialized advertising placement on the GospelCity.com web property with digital media services including interactive targeted direct e-mail and an online contest to drive awareness of the event and encourage attendee registrations. Urban IMPACT Summit has agreed to include the GospelCity brand in all of its marketing and publicity initiatives as well as on-site placement of the logo which provides the company credibility and extensive visibility with the over 5,000 expected conference attendees. The contract also calls for A.G. Media to collect fees for its online integrated promotional activities.
"We selected A.G. Media for their unprecedented brand recognition and expertise in marketing to the Urban and African American audiences," stated James Walker, Director, Urban IMPACT Summit and Managing Partner of JW Consulting, LLC which produces the Summit.
"We are very pleased to partner with the Urban IMPACT Summit, as we believe this conference will not only significantly impact the music industry but also introduce A.G. Media to a broader audience and new customer acquisition opportunities," stated Pierre Redding, President, A.G. Media Group.
The Urban IMPACT Summit Conference will be held in Mashantucket, Connecticut at Foxwoods Resort from August 7-10 and marks the first hosting of a Christian related event for the world's largest resort and casino. A.G. Media's president, Pierre Redding, will also be a featured panel speaker at the event.
About A.G. Media Group, Inc.
A.G. Media Group (http://www.agmediagrp.com) was established to become a leading Christian media holding company comprising Christian-based Internet, print, radio and television related content properties and technology development services. A.G. Media is also focused on the development of valuable, high demand content for distribution through multiple media outlets and through its continually growing audience base.
About GospelCity
GospelCity, part of A.G. Media Group's Internet and New Media Division, utilizes new media technologies and services to provide access and exposure to Christian music and entertainment. GospelCity produces GospelCity.com, recognized as the leading web destination for Urban/Gospel Christian music fans and consumers who desire to access Christian music, artist information, inspirational content, community exchange and spiritual programming online. GospelCity.com offers an easy and enjoyable means to connect consumers with the Christian music industry and with other Christian music fans and consumers.
About the Urban IMPACT Summit
The Urban IMPACT Summit is the premier event for the music industry's who's who to network, share knowledge, and discover new talent! Unique to this event, the Mashantucket Pequot Indian Tribal Nation will be sharing its music and cultural experiences. The vision is to educate, inspire, and inform aspiring and current performers, producers, songwriters, radio announcers, and others who desire to fulfill their dreams of joining the music industry and further developing their careers. The panels, seminars, new artist showcases, and receptions offered at the Summit impart a standard of excellence to aspiring professionals through instruction, networking, and mentoring. The Urban IMPACT Summit developed from a conversation between Dr. Bobby Jones and entertainment attorney James L. Walker, Jr. The goal of the Urban IMPACT Summit is to Embrace, Educate, and Direct our people to opportunities. If an artist or label would like to be a part of the Summit or perform on Bobby Jones' show for the Word Network, they should call 203 324 0091 or visit www.urbanimpactsummit.com.
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