Archive for April, 2010

Here is an interesting perspective on social media motivations.

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Today is the beginning of an exciting partnership between buzz mouth and AP & Associates.   Buzz Mouth will take on the celebrity personality of Alan Powell and help him, his companies and his projects manage their online presence.

More about Alan M. Powell, better known as AP:

Alan M. Powell, the founder of AP & Associates, LLC has developed the organization into one of the most highly regarded consumer product, sports and entertainment firms.  Having provided superior positioning on behalf of hundreds of Fortune 500 companies, political figures, music artists, actors and athletes, Alan has amassed a network of C-Suite Executive associates and affiliates that enables him to provide his clientele with unparalleled Direct Access to the American business elite.

As Vice President of The Firm, Alan spent over 10 years working as an executive in sports and entertainment marketing, managing the industry’s heaviest hitters. While at The Firm Mr. Powell spearheaded the agency’s sports division with Floyd Mayweather Jr., his proficiency was soon utilized to develop music and film talent including Korn, Limp Bizkit, and producer Kyle “Bentley” Evans (The Martin Lawrence Show, Jamie Foxx Show).

Always an entrepreneur, AP has stayed close to the music scene.  Managing consulting projects for E-40, 8-Ball & MJG, Jamie Foxx, and others led to a partnership with T-Town Music, a Dallas based independent hip-hop label.  As CEO of T-Town Music, he has developed the careers of emerging talent and procured a multi-artist deal with Universal Music Group.  AP’s prowess in the music industry is paralleled by his competence in film.  He has executive produced the film and soundtrack to Jacked Up as well as the soundtrack to Bullethead.

The mission of AP & Associates is to be the liaison between corporate America and the minority communities, while empowering organizations to accomplish their goals and objectives. AP’s commitment to building underserved communities has been exhibited by his work with the Muhammad Ali Foundation in Louisville, KY, the American AIDS Institute and the Dallas Independent School District supply drive in Dallas, TX, and Prevent Child Abuse America in Chicago, IL.

VIEW PHOTOS

A.P.‘s Entertainment Productions

FILMS

“Money, Power and Respect”
This 2003 documentary about Latin rap stars boasts big names like Fat Joe, Cuban Link, the Bestnuts and Cypress HIll.

“Jacked Up”
A teenager kills a man, gets away with it, then runs himself in and confesses to the victim’s family.
(2001 Acapulco Black Film Festival Winner)

“Bullethead”
A 2000 action film staged in the industrial urban underworld.

“Tudjman”
A 1997 documentary of Franjo Tudjman, who became the first president of the democratic and independent Croatia in 1990. Narrated by Martin Sheen.

“Trunk”
Executive Producer Alan “A.P.” Powell partners with actor Boris Kodjoe on a film about three lifelong friends in Harlem whose lifestyles threaten their relationships.

MUSIC

“What It Do?”
2004 album by the Chicago rapper Dap.

“Day After Hell Broke Loose”
2004 CD features Scarface, Lil Flip and Devin the Dude.

“Home Invaders”
The film is about a New Jersey burglary ring. Produced by Spike Lee. The soundtrack produced by Alan Powell features music from Missy Elliot, Sean Paul, 8 Ball and MJG, Mr. Cheeks and several of A.P.‘s independent artists.

“Where I Live”
by Indianapolis rapper Lil Nut.

“Hidden Treasures”
R&B and country compilation released in 2003 features Peter Frampton, Blessid Union of Souls and Bootsy Collins.

Multi-cultural Expertise

Known by his friends as “AP,” Alan is widely recognized as the nation’s preeminent authority on multi-cultural marketing, in both the African American and Hispanic communities. From corporate and non-profit sponsorship to political and campaign development, Alan has provided highly-effective strategic solutions on dozens of extremely sensitive initiatives.

Alan maintains ongoing strategic partnerships with the leadership of:

• NAACP
• LULAC
• National Urban League
• Black Chamber of Commerce
• Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
• NABSE
• African American Pastor’s Coalition
• NAAAREP
• Black MBA’s
• PCAAW
• Real Black Men, Inc.
• SCLC