Power Plug PR Conference produced by The Garner Circle PR Launches in Atlanta

 

Hundreds of emerging young professionals and industry professionals converged in Atlanta for the PoweR Plug PR Conference produced by The Garner Circle PR. The conference launched with an intimate welcome reception at Google Atlanta’s Headquarters igniting the excitement for the weekend’s events. The PoweR Plug PR Conference was held at Georgia State University and included topics: Getting a Job In PR, How To Start A PR Agency, Meet The Media, Social Media & PR and more. Highlighted by PRcouture.com, Black Enterprise Magazine, and Rolling Out Magazine - the PoweR Plug PR Conference prepares to head into multiple markets. For more information on visit www.PowerPlugPR.com

Speakers included:
Amy Keith - Lifestyle Journalist/Ebony
Angela Watts - AW Media Group
Ashia Sims - Women Interactive
Carmen Davenporte-McNeal - TNT & TBS
Chris Watkins - Thrillist.com
Christal Jordan - Enchanted PR
Daniel Dickey - The Garner Circle PR
Davida Selby - Edelman
Dre Barnes - Social Media Expert
Gyant - Entertainment Journalist/BET
I’na Saulsberry - The Starfire Group
Jana Hicks - Rolling Out
Janee Bolden - Bossip
Keshia Walker - Insights Marketing
Margaret Kargbo
Maurice Garland - Lifestyle Journalist
Meredith Mobley- Thought Bubble Communications
Myleik Teele - curlBOX
Nicole Garner - The Garner Circle PR
Sabrina Harvey - Women Interactive
Satchel Jester - Upscale Magazine
Tahira Wright - Branded PR
Tifini Gatlin - Tastemaker Magazine
Zing Shaw - Edelman


Special Thanks to our Sponsors:
Atlantan Magazine
Cimply Sweet Cupcakes
Google Atlanta
Infinite Appeal
Red Bull
Rolling Out
The Garner Circle PR
The Lewis Agency
TRG Casting
Uptown Magazine


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Conference speakers Davida Selby and Zing Shaw representing Edelman

Speakers from the Meet the Media Panel (L-R) Janee Bolden (Bossip.com), Maurice Garland (XXL/Vibe), Tifini Gatlin (Tastemaker Magazine), Gyant (BET.com/Gyant Unplugged), Nicole Garner (The Garner Circle PR), Satchel Jester (Upscale Magazine)

Conference speakers Myleik Teele (curlBOX) and Amy Keith (Ebony Magazine & CocoaFab.com)

Speakers from the FAME (Fashion, Arts, Music and Entertainment) panel. (L-R) Monica Coleman (M320 Consulting), Carmen Davenporte-McNeal (TBS &TNT),  Margaret Kargbo (iWonder Media), Daniel Dickey (The Garner Circle PR), Angela Watts (AW Media Group), Christal Jordan (Enchanted PR), Lillie Williams (Lillie Mae PR)

Attendees enjoyed The Lewis Agency's video experience

Conference attendees applied social media tips learned at this year's PoweR Plug PR conference

  Red Bull introduced their new Red, Blue and Silver products to attendees

Laz Alonso, Porsha Stewart, and Tatyan Ali to host the MegaGrowth Hair Care Launch "The Mane Event" 04.11.13

Event Details

Celebrity Hosts

   

LAZ ALONSO, PORSHA STEWART, TATYANA ALI

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MegaGrowth, an anti-breakage system created by Strength of Nature to strengthen and protect both relaxed and natural hair, is celebrating the re-launch of the brand with a star-studded event in Atlanta, GA on April 11, 2013. Known for throwing some of the most talked about, and widely attended, product launch events, Strength of Nature promises that this will be the biggest yet with more celebrities, more product giveaways and more consumer experiences. "We have a lot of surprises in store and will be making announcements leading up to the event," says Strength of Nature Global National Marketing Director, Charlene Bastien.

For an evening filled with beauty services, product swag bags, complimentary wine and more, the "Mane Event" event will be the ultimate girls haven.

Complimentary RSVP: http://megagrowththemaneevent-eorg.eventbrite.com/

To get product information, find out about contests and giveaways, ask questions, or simply keep up with MegaGrowth in real-time, take to Twitter and follow @MegaGrowth and "Like" the brand on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/MegaGrowth.



RSVP INQUIRY:
The Garner Circle PR
Nicole Garner
Pr@TheGarnerCircle.com

Tyler Perry Hosts the Atlanta Premiere of the Elvin Ross Studios documentary 'Kunta Kinteh Island'

Tyler Perry and film maker Elvin Ross hosted the Atlanta Premiere screening of the new documentary film produced by Elvin Ross Studios, "Kunta Kinteh Island: Coming Home Without Shackles" on Friday, March 1, 2013 at the Woodruff Arts Center. The film honors the celebrated captive African, Kunta Kinteh, who gained worldwide recognition in the 1977 ABC television series "Roots".  The mistress of ceremonies for Atlanta festivities was Soledad O'Brien (CNN Anchor/Producer of Black in America Series) with acknowledgements by Malachy G. Wienges (Chairman of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences), a soul stirring invocation from Rev. Raphael Warnock (Pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church) and a special Heritage Award presentation to Elisabeth Omilami (CEO of Hosea Feed the Hungry). Notable Attendees for the evening included: Kandi Burruss (Real Housewives of Atlanta), Keke Wyatt (R&B Divas), Bobby Valentino (Recording Artist), Tish Dawkins (Actress - Kunta Kinteh Island), Cedric Pendleton (Actor) and Red Carpet host Karyn Greer (11 Alive). For more information on the documentary and the screening tour visit www.elvinrossstudios.com. ::Courtesy of:: The Garner Circle PR ::Please send all press coverage to:  daniel@thegarnercircle.com ::Special Thanks:: National Urban League African Ancestry Psi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. (Morehouse College) :: Social Media @KKImovie @TheElvinRoss #HeritageTourATL ::Photo Credit:: ExclusiveAccess.Net ::Additional Photos:: http://www.flickr.com/photos/thegarnercircle/sets/72157632873237129/ (L-R) Tyler Perry, Elvin Ross (Producer of the documentary "Kunta Kinteh Island") with his sons: Elvin Ross Jr. & London Paul Ross, Soledad O'Brien Kandi Burrus attends the Atlanta premiere of "Kunta Kinteh Island" produced by Elvin Ross Studios Malachy Wienges (Chairman of the National Academy of Television Arts & Science) with Evelyn Mims (11 Alive Community Relations) attend the Atlanta premiere of "Kunta Kinteh Island" Keke Wyatt (R&B Divas) and husband Michael Ford attend the Atlanta premiere of Kunta Kinteh Island Bobby Valentino (Recording Artist) attends the Atlanta Premiere of Kunta Kinteh Island Soledad O'Brien the Mistress of Ceremonies at the Atlanta Premiere of Kunta Kinteh Island Hon Abdoul Aziz Mbaye (Minister of Cultural Affairs - Senegal) attends the Atlanta premiere of Kunta Kinteh Island Lamin Jatta (9th generation descendant of Kunta Kinteh) with guest attend the Atlanta premiere of Kunta Kinteh Island Elvin Ross (Producer of the documentary "Kunta Kinteh Island") with his sons: Elvin Ross Jr. & London Paul Ross Tyler Perry with the Psi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. (Morehouse College) Documentary Trailer:  http://www.kuntakintehislandmovie.com/ About Elvin Ross Studios Elvin Ross Studios is a production company that composes music for television and film, and produces documentary and feature films. Elvin Ross has enjoyed a more than 15-year career providing music for numerous Tyler Perry stage, television and film projects. Kunta Kinteh Island marks Ross' directorial debut and is the first of many film projects to come from Elvin Ross Studios. Elvin Ross is also a writer and teacher and is working on an academic curriculum companion to the Kunta Kinteh Island documentary, for secondary school and university students.

African Pride "Ultimate Beauty Social" Tour Launch in Charlotte

African Pride Hair Care launched their national "Ultimate Beauty Social"  Tour in Charlotte, North Carolina on Saturday, February 23rd, at the Aloft Epicenter. A transparent conversation on beauty over brunch was hosted by beauty bloggers Melissa Chanel and Amanda G. and African Pride's Content Director - Camila Crews. The conversation opened the floor for discussion topics including: hair style choice in the workplace, writing your own rules when it comes to your hair, how women are no longer monolithic and how to celebrate individual beauty. The event showcased new products from the African Pride Family Brands' Collections including Olive Miracle, Shea Butter Miracle and DreamKids all affordably priced under $4.99 and sold at local beauty retailers and stores such as Family Dollar. For more information visit www.African-Pride.com, to see the national tour schedule visit www.Facebook.com/MyAfricanPride and to join in this nationally charged viral conversation follow @MyAfricanPride #UltimateBeautySocial.

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African Pride Charlotte Ultimate Beauty Social
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::Photo Credit::

Jonathan Keitt

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Amanda G. & Melissa Chanel with Charlene Bastien (Strength of Nature National Marketing Director) & 

Camilla Crews (African Pride Content Manager) at the African Pride’s Ultimate Beauty Social Tour Launch in Charlotte.

Melissa Chanel & Amanda G. hosts the Ultimate Beauty Social in Charlotte

Men join the conversation on healthy hair & celebrating individual beauty

at the Ultimate Beauty Social.

Amanda G. and guest at the Ultimate Beauty Social

Ultimate Beauty Social Tour

Ultimate Beauty Social Brunch

Ultimate Beauty Social Attendee

African Pride Family of Brands Haircare

Ultimate Beauty Social Giftbags

Attendees get social at the African Pride Ultimate Beauty Social Tour

The Garner Circle's very own Eugenia Johnson will be a panelist at The University of West Georgia's 2013 Media Day!