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In 2019, The Media Model celebrated lucky year #7 by continuing to disrupt the brand strategy narrative in an ever-evolving media communication industry. At the dawn of a new decade, our dedication to influencing Millennials and Generation Z will become more purposeful – through Media Relations; Public Relations; Brand Development; and Project Management (Advertising, Marketing, & Event Curation).

It was a BIG year for Playboy’s “Playmate of the Year,” an award-winning LGBTQ documentary, a luxury shoe brand for women and men, a cannabis wellness tour, and many more of our clients! A snapshot of agency client news can be found below.

Headquartered in New York City with significant reach across the country and the Caribbean islands, our practice areas and industry expertise include: Business; Lifestyle; Pop Culture; Entertainment – Film & TV; Consumer Packaged Goods & Luxury Products; Crisis Communication/Reputation Management; Medical Cannabis & Recreational Marijuana Accessories; Food & Beverage; Spirits & Alcohol; Music (All-Genres); Fashion; Beauty; Tech; Books; Health & Wellness; Sports; Fitness; Philanthropy; Education; Real Estate; Politics; and Social Media.

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Playboy Announces Jordan Emanuel as 2019 “Playmate of the Year”

Playboy commemorated Women’s History Month with an announcement that Jordan Emanuel was chosen as 2019 “Playmate of the Year.” The Baltimore-born model, journalist, and philanthropist is the first Black woman to go from Playboy Bunny to the coveted title of “Playmate of the Year."

As Playboy’s 2019 “Playmate of the Year,” Jordan took up a Las Vegas summer residency as host at the JEMMAA – The NoMad Pool Party at Park MGM and was featured on major media outlets that include: Fox News; E! News; TMZ; Las Vegas Now TV; and Bossip among others.

Playboy Enterprises Inc. brings the iconic Playboy lifestyle to innovative products and experiences for global consumers. Website: http://www.playboyenterprises.com/.

Learn more about Jordan Emanuel on social media: Instagram: @jordy_jor, Facebook: JordanEmanuel.me, and Twitter: @_jordyjor.

Fox News - 02.28.19

E! News - 02.27.19

TMZ - 03.01.19

Bossip - 03.06.19

Las Vegas Now TV - 04.22.19

VLAD TV - 04.22.19

Playboy - 07.11.19

Exotics By Cedrick

Luxury Brand – Exotic by Cedrick – Debuts Design Patent Snakeskin Outsole Heels During New York Fashion Week; Introduces Handbags & Limited-Edition Men’s Shoes

On Friday, February 8, 2019, luxury shoe brand, Exotics By Cedrick, debuted a collection of heels that feature a U.S. design patent for outsoles swathed in leather snakeskin and encrusted with Swarovski crystals during New York Fashion Week at Manhattan’s Crossing Art Chelsea Gallery. Recognized and listed by the Council of Fashion Designers of America, the one-of-a-kind “snake bottoms” presentation revealed both new handbags and limited-edition men’s shoes. NYFW Press Release HERE.

This year Exotics By Cedrick has been featured in Yahoo! Finance; The Quintessential Gentleman; Kontrol Magazine; and Marie Westwood Magazine.

For more information visit @snakebottoms on all social media platforms website HERE.

Marie Westwood Magazine - December 2019

The Quintessential Gentleman - November 2019 "Style 2020 Issue"

“parTy boi: black diamonds in ice castles” by Micheal Rice

Award-Winning Urban LGBTQ Documentary – “parTy boi: black diamonds in ice castles” – Captivates Audiences with International Screening Events

In 2019, the award-winning Urban LGBTQ documentary film, “party boi: black diamonds in ice castles” educated viewers around the world on the importance of HIV/AIDS awareness and the dangers of meth addiction in urban communities, while providing a rare and historically accurate origin story of “ballroom culture” – a creative form of expression that recently found mainstream recognition on the hit FX network series, “Pose.”

Written and directed by Micheal Rice, the documentary also provides an exclusive look into the tragic last days of a 26-year-old man that died in July 2017 from an apparent overdose of methamphetamine at the apartment of Democratic super-donor Ed Buck.

2019 screenings: Paris; London; New York City; Atlanta; Detroit; Miami; Boston; San Francisco; Philadelphia; and Vancouver.

2019 media features: NY News 1; The Advocate; Queerty; NYC Pride Guide; and Towleroad.

2019 accolades include: Winner – Best Film, Mama D’ Sunday Bake Film Festival 2019; DBQ Magazine’s The Loud 100; and Official Selection – The Cincinnati Black Alphabet Film Festival.

View the trailer for parTy boi: black diamonds in ice castles: HERE

For more information, visit IG and Facebook: @partyboidocumentary.

To learn more about coordinating a screening event in your community, reach out to alvin(at)themediamodel.com.

Towleroad - 01.14.19

Queerty - 01.14.19

Inside the Issue with Alex Cohen - NY News1 TV - 03.06.19

The Adam Sank Show Podcast - 03.09.19

NYC Pride Guide 2019 - June 2019

The Advocate - 10.21.19

Ganja Yoga Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary Tour; Launches Online Cannabis-Enhanced Yoga Classes to Start 2020

Throughout 2019, “Ganja Yoga” founder, Dee Dussault, toured across North America to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the canna-health craze that she created – with sold out events in Toronto; New York City; Oakland; Detroit; Montreal; and Los Angeles.

On January 1, 2020, Dussault is set to launch a new series of online cannabis-infused classes. Designed as an interactive experience to support her best-selling book Ganja Yoga: A Practical Guide to Conscious Relaxation, Soothing Pain Relief, and Enlightened Self Discovery – the new tutorials will show participants how to reap the benefits of cannabis’ scientifically proven effect on mental and physical conditions. Subscribe now at www.ganjayoga.online. A monthly subscription to Ganja Yoga Online includes three weekly classes, each enhanced with different methods of cannabis consumption and cannabis education. Press Release HERE.

2019 Media Highlights: Canada Cannabis Buzz; Sensi Magazine; Voyage LA; and The Growth Op among others.

In 2009, Dee Dussault created the first “Ganja Yoga” courses and went on to write a best-selling book published by HarperCollins, entitled, Ganja Yoga: A Practical Guide to Conscious Relaxation, Soothing Pain Relief, and Enlightened Self Discovery. Available on Amazon: BUY HERE.