H.K. Keller Auctions Announce Your Chance to Bid on Rare Autograph Collection
With nearly 60 years’ experience and now with their third generation of auctioneers, H.K. Keller have helped hundreds of sellers and thousands of buyers find and bid on their perfect item.
After uncovering Theodore Stillwell’s vintage and unique Rare Autograph Collection, H.K. Keller are now excited to offer this one-of-a-kind sale to the public.
Elderly Sister’s Discovery Uncovers a World of Autograph Treasures
When it was finally time to move out of their life-long family home and into a retirement facility, sisters Gloria and Nancy Stillwell of Ephrata, PA knew they couldn’t take it all with them. With the assistance of a local real estate agent, they contacted an auctioneer to help them with the transition.
While there were some things in the home with little value, a trunk in the attic caught the auctioneer’s eye. The ladies were aware of their father’s hobby, but they weren’t sure people would actually want the autographs that he had collected.
Inside the trunk were hundreds and hundreds of autographs from the 1940s and 1950’s. These autographs included famous athletes, military heroes, cultural icons, celebrities, heads of state, and world leaders.
World-Wide Life
Mr. Theodore Stillwell was born in 1907 and lived his whole life in the Ephrata, PA area. He was a career US postal worker. Although he never travelled, he enjoyed living a “world-wide” life vicariously through writing hundreds of letters throughout the 1940s. His letters afforded him the opportunity to collect an array of autographs, photos, flags, military patches, and correspondence.
Highlights include Hall of Famer Jackie Robinson, who became the first African American to play in Major League Baseball. This 1947 letter personalized to Stillwell refers to Robinson being too new to the Brooklyn Dodgers team to request a baseball. There is also a Honus Wagner signed photo and a Mrs. Eleanor Gehrig (Lou Gehrig) letter. This is an autographed football from Amos Alonzo Stagg, an American athlete who played for Yale in 1885-1889, Springfield YMCA and college coach. There are signed items from American manufacturer, Aviator, and movie producer, Howard Hughes, and from Gen. George S. Patton, plus even more.
One of Stillwell’s letters to Patton dated March 20, 1943, is in the Library of Congress and is noted in the dissertation “In need of a hero? The Creation and Use of the Legend of General George S. Patton, Jr” by Nathan C. Jones, curator, historian, author, and museologist at The General George Patton Museum.
One-Of-A-Kind Opportunity
This impressive collection was discovered in December of 2021 in a trunk in the attic of the family home. This collection was reviewed by JSA, James Spence Authentication. Notable autographs received a Letter of Authenticity (LOA) or a Basic Certificate (COA).
This exciting auction is an opportunity for the public to secure many unique and one-of-a-kind autographs.
“We are honored to have discovered this treasure chest,” said Tim Keller, lead auctioneer, “Not only for the sisters, but also for the fact that these autographs, letters, and flags will be treasured by others for years to come. We are happy to bring this collection out of a foot locker to be enjoyed by the world.”
While online bidding is open now, a live auctioneer will be selling the items on Tuesday, June 7th, 2022 at 11:00am Eastern Time through an internet-only simulcast auction.
More information
To find out more about the auction, H.K. Keller’s list of services or how they can help your family or business experience the same success selling their assets as their long list of happy customers, please call H.K. Keller at 717-879-0110 or visit HERE.
Black Music Action Coalition Partners with Wasserman Music, Nashville Music Equality, Recording Industry Association of America, and YouTube Music to conclude the first annual Tennessee State University Music Accelerator Program
May 26, 2022 marked the completion of the three-week Maymester Music Accelerator Program at TSU. This program ended with guest lecturers, super producer Dallas Austin and recording artist Sir The Baptist, they both received honorary doctorates in music from TSU on May 6. The last class was held at the National Museum of African American Music and to their surprise, each student received a gold plaque from the RIAA. The Music Accelerator Program at Tennessee State University is a program in partnership with Black Music Action Coalition (BMAC), Nashville Music Equality, Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), Wasserman Music, and YouTube Music.
Over the course of the 3-week program, guest lectures from influential music executives, along with internship placements for students looking to start their career paths across multiple music industry companies, including Wasserman Music, Warner Music Nashville and LVRN. Speakers who participated included Post Malone manager Dre London, Artistry Group founder/CEO Max Gousse, Tuma Basa (Youtube Music), Andrew Lieber (MAC Agency), Roddy Ricch manager Shawn Holiday, recording artists BRELAND, Blanco Brown and Joy Oladokun, Mary J Blige’s manager Ashaunna Ayars, Marcus Johnson (Goldenvoice/AEG), Brandon McEachern and Marcus Allen (Broccoli City) EMPIRE product manager Russell Barrett, RIAA’s Jackie Jones, Tina Davis (Vp of EMPIRE), BMG’s Tim Reid and Jon Loba, and Wasserman Music agents Lee Anderson, Lenore Kinder, Callender, Chappel McCollister and Mallory Smith and many more.
“The Music Business Accelerator course was a one-of-a-kind learning experience that exposed students to successful music professionals. Whether having guests in the classroom, or visiting a music related company, the course provided real-time and real-live information that have enabled the students to see their future careers as a tangible goal and not an ambiguous dream. This course provided inspiration, calculation, and anticipation of things to come!” – Dr. Mark Crawford, Professor of Music and Coordinatorof Commercial Music, TSU.
“The level of passion and focus I saw at the accelerator program gave me so much hope and excitement for the future of the music industry. I was so impressed with these students, and I’m honored that I was given the opportunity to share wisdom that they’ll carry throughout their journey.” – Tina Davis, EMPIRE.
“I am truly honored to come speak with a live audience of music lovers at Tennessee State University. The Music Accelerator Program is an incredible resource for aspiring young creatives, a program I would have loved to be a part of when I was starting out on my music journey, so I am grateful for the opportunity to be able to share what I’ve learned and to help in any way that I can.” – Dre London.
“The Tennessee State students were incredible. I could tell the future of the music business was in the room by how intently they listened to each of us. This program is special!” – Tuma Basa, Dir. Of Black Music & Culture, Youtube Music.
“Black Music Action Coalition wants to be intentional about addressing the erasure of Black artists, executives, and the creative community on Music Row by creating a real pipeline to opportunities and resources to level the playing field in Nashville. I was able to watch the students in this music accelerator program show up at 8:15 in the morning on a daily basis, ready to learn and were completely engaged for over 3 hours, as some of the most successful and influential leaders in the entertainment industry poured into them. The students were able to learn about publishing, management & branding, distribution, marketing, tour routing & talent buying and even participate in a focus group for an upcoming release from an artist signed to a major label. Three weeks of nonstop action. I met some incredible artists, rappers, singer/songwriters, managers, producers who will definitely make their mark in this industry. Not only through the paid internships that follow this program, but we will continue to work directly with all of these students to ensure they are equipped with all they need to succeed. This was an incredible first step, of which many BMAC will take with those in Nashville dedicated to racial, social and economic justice. We are grateful for the partnership with Dr. Crawford, Wasserman Music, RIAA, Youtube Music and Nashville Music Equality and Tennessee State University.” – Willie “Prophet” Stiggers, co-founder/co-chair of BMAC.
“It was truly an honor and privilege to have the opportunity to share my story, knowledge, and experiences in the music business with the amazing students and future music executives at the Music Accelerator Program at Tennessee State University. My personal goal was to show young black aspiring creatives that a career in music business is attainable at the highest levels. The students were smart, engaged, and fun! Thank you to everyone involved”! – Marcus Johnson, Goldenvoice/ AEG.
“TSU has always had talented and hard-working students, and they deserve the same access to opportunities in the music industry as their contemporaries at local PWIs. I loved being able to share my experience and story with them, and I have faith that these students will go on to do great things in this industry. I’m grateful to RIAA and BMAC for the chance to connect with the class and give back to the next generation of leaders.” – BRELAND.
“LVRN supports BMAC and Wasserman Music Accelerator Program at Tennessee State University. We all started very young in this business and are forever grateful to those that invested time into developing us as executives. We believe we have a responsibility to pay it forward and invest in the next generation of young leaders and this program is the perfect opportunity.” – Amber Grimes, EVP and GM of LVRN.
“Being a part of this program has been an amazing experience and an important first step to bringing more voices to the table. These students are incredibly talented and I believe they are the future of the music industry. We have all learned a lot from the speakers and each other and I look forward to partnering on more intentional efforts to bring opportunities like this to more students.” – Jackie Jones, Artist and Industry Relations, RIAA.
“The magnitude of this program is so important for our TSU students who have been historically shut out of access and opportunities within our music landscape here in Nashville, TN. On behalf of Nashville Music Equality and the Nashville Promise Zone, I couldn’t be more proud and inspired to see the number of Black Music Executives this program will produce. And to have this happen at Tennessee State University is absolutely amazing!” – Brian Sexton, Nashville Music Equality Community Chair/Nashville Promise Zone Manager.
ABOUT WASSERMAN MUSIC
Wasserman Music represents a world-class roster of artists for live performance, touring, brand partnerships and beyond, empowering them to create culture and impact audiences globally. The passionate, entrepreneurial agents at Wasserman Music are long-term artist development strategists who build significant, global platforms for the world’s most impactful artists. Wasserman Music is a division of Wasserman, a partner to the world’s most iconic sports figures, musical artists, brands, and properties. Website | Roster | Instagram
ABOUT TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY
Founded in 1912, Tennessee State University is Nashville’s only public university, and is a premier, historically black university and land-grant institution offering 39 bachelor’s degree programs, 24 master’s degree programs, and eight doctoral degrees. TSU is a comprehensive research-intensive institution with a R-2 Carnegie designation and has a graduate school on its downtown Avon Williams Campus, along with the Otis Floyd Nursery Research Center in McMinnville, Tennessee. With a commitment to excellence, Tennessee State University provides students with a quality education in a nurturing and innovative environment that prepares them as alumni to be global leaders in every facet of society. Visit the University online at tnstate.edu.
ABOUT BLACK MUSIC ACTION COALITION
Tuesday June 2, 2020, the music industry went silent for one day to join the fight for equality as part of #BlackOutTuesday…the day the show paused!. This movement spread beyond the music business and inspired tens of millions worldwide to follow suit. Galvanized by this historic moment, close to 200 preeminent artist managers, attorneys, business managers, agents and other industry executives signed up to join forces, instituting and introducing the first-ever BLACK MUSIC ACTION COALITION. Together, these individuals form one common voice, representing the interests of artists, producers, songwriters and executives. This illustrious cadre of industry heavyweights notably represents artists who comprise a majority of the industry’s revenue. This advocacy organization endeavors to uphold and actualize the mission of Black Lives Matter in the music industry and reach racial justice not just across record labels, publishers, agencies, distributors, and DSP’s but throughout society at large. BMAC works together with various business leaders to hold their companies accountable and implement a system of checks and balances to ensure change takes root. The group fosters and shepherds various educational, mental health, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, policing, social justice, and political causes that directly impact Black communities. In 2021, BMAC released the first annual Music Industry Action report card that measured and assessed the music industry’s progress toward achieving racial justice and equity. To commemorate the report card, BMAC also held its inaugural Music In Action Awards Gala to honor musicians, activists and industry professionals who have used their platforms to enact change within the music industry and broader society. The Weeknd, H.E.R., Ethiopia Habtemariam, Ben Crump and more were honored for their contributions to change.
About RIAA
The Recording Industry Association of America® advocates for recorded music and the people and companies that create it in the United States. RIAA’s several hundred members – ranging from major American music groups with global reach to artist-owned labels and small businesses – make up the world’s most vibrant and innovative music community, working to help artists reach their potential and connect with fans while supporting hundreds of thousands of American jobs.
For more information on Wasserman Music, please contact: WassermanMusicPR@shorefire.com
For more information on Nashville Music Equality (NME), please contact: Brian Sexton | sexton.brian@gmail.com
For more information on Black Music Action Coalition (BMAC), please contact: Tori Johnson | tori@biz3.net Kathryn Frazier | kathryn@biz3.net
For more information on YouTube Music, please contact: Margaret Hart | magregory@google.com
The Artist who Portrayed Dresden and Pirna as they truly were: Historic, Magnificent, Panoramic
Bernardo Bellotto, the nephew of Canaletto, and often referred to as Canaletto the Younger or just Canaletto, turned 300 this year. This anniversary is an enormous cause in the Elbe city of Dresden and the neighboring town of Pirna as Bellotto painted extraordinary landscapes that depicted the baroque cities, as well as Fortress Koenigstein as they really were in the mid1700s.
To celebrate the artist and his impact of having created a lasting memory of the city, the Dresden State Art Collections has mounted the exhibition Enchantingly Real: Bernardo Bellotto at the Court of Saxonyin its Gem&Alte Meister(Old Masters Gallery in the Zwinger Palace). The exhibition runs through August 28.
In Pirna, the exhibit at the StadtMuseum Pirna, visitors can experience Canaletto’s own large-format etchings of his views of Pirna and the camera obscura that he used to help create his paintings. Here too the citizens honor the artist who memorialized their city.
Bellotto became famous as the court painter for the elector of Saxony, Frederick Augustus II. He arrived in Dresden in 1747 and got right to work. Augustus was famous for his lavish spending on arts and culture and court life and he spared no expense. Bellotto’s famous works are breathtaking depictions of the city and its environs. The paintings measure over eight feet in width and are luxurious in their details. They are practically historical monuments as they depict details of the day-to-day life and times, architecture, and landscapes of Dresden and Pirna in the 1700s.
On display in Dresden is the painting you see above: “Dresden from the right bank of the Elbe below the Augustus Bridge,” better known as the famous Canaletto view, which the artist painted in 1748 and which has shaped the world’s view of Dresden to this day. Also, in the exhibit are the so-called Capricci – paintings in which different architectural set pieces are combined to form atmospheric compositions. Bellotto created these imaginative compositions both during his early days in Italy and during his second phase in Dresden, when he taught perspective as an associate member of the Art Academy.
The artist is who, like his uncle and teacher Antonio Canal, also called himself Canaletto ߝ ranks as one of the most important 18th century painters of city views &vedute. The Dresden retrospective is the culmination of a years-long conservation project and results from a cooperation with the Royal Castle in Warsaw. It features the Gem & Ide-galerie is own collection of Bellotto is paintings, which is itself the largest in the world.
The painter also made his mark on the charming town of Pirna, only 20 minutes south of Dresden, on the Elbe. Between 1753 and 1755, the painter captured the tranquil town on the Elbe in eleven views and at least 25 replicas. The most famous painting, the panorama picture “The Market Square in Pirna” (1753), is now with his other paintings and the Pirnauer Verduten (Pirna landscapes) at the Dresden State Art Collections. In the so-called “Canalettohaus” on the market square, they are showcasing enormous replicas of the painter’s Pirna works. Saxony Tourism has also put together a beautiful film on Canaletto’s life in Pirna that will be part of the special Sightgeist video this November – stay tuned!
A special time for Saxons will be this summer in both cities. Dresden and its citizens will celebrate Canaletto especially from August 19 to 21 when the Dresden City Festival takes place and so many festival goers will be lining the banks of the Elbe enjoying Canaletto is views in person. In Pirna, the town is already in full celebration mode with exhibitions, town festivals, tours and music. The city festival from June 17 to June 19 will be a special time as is the ongoing Pirna Sculpture Summer showcasing at least 16 sculptors from Germany. It is said, that the Seven Years’ War ended Canaletto’s creative period in Saxony in 1763.
The CAC’s annual festival connecting kids to architecture and engineering makes successful return to in person with theme ‘Access to Experts’
he Chicago Architecture Center’s annual Engineering Fest is back in person Saturday, May 28 between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. The award-winning Center in the heart of downtown will host over 600 Chicagoland kids ages 8-14 for a day of discovery, building and learning through unique hands-on activities. This year’s theme is Access to Experts, with a focus on the changing climate and the responsibility of engineers and architects in this conversation in partnership with the CAC’s largest exhibition in its history Energy Revolution. The two floors of the CAC will have exhibits where kids can meet engineers and explore how architecture and engineering partner to create the cities we know and love.
“Engineering Fest is one of the most exciting events of the year at the CAC since we’re able to connect kids in Chicagoland to experts in fields they’re interested in. We hope it inspires them to think big and decide this is something they will go into in the future,” says COO and Interim CEO Juanna Blackwell.
Industry professionals will be on hand to engage with children, answer their questions and inspire kids to think big. The goal is to introduce young attendees to the various facets of engineering, ultimately providing a bridge to the field that outlines career pathways kids might not have otherwise known about. The festival will have no shortage of entertaining and educational opportunities for kids. Continuing the program’s emphasis on creating greener cities, children will be able to build their own wind turbines using household materials while learning about the importance of carbon-neutral energy sources and many other exciting ways to engage.
“When families think of the Chicago Architecture Center, skyscrapers might come to mind before the profession of engineering. However, each year our education team creates a festival centered around innovation and advancements in the field to help illustrate the science behind the walls of our most recognizable structures,” says Angela Esposito, Director of Education and Experience at the CAC.
Find out more about Engineering Fest and register at architecture.org.
The Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1966, dedicated to inspiring people to discover why design matters. A national leader in architecture and design education, the CAC offers tours, programs, exhibitions and more that are part of a dynamic journey of lifelong learning.
The CAC’s riverfront location opened in 2018 in the heart of the city, where Michigan Avenue meets the Chicago River. It features nearly 10,000 square feet of exhibition space with views of a century of iconic skyscrapers.
Through partnerships with schools and youth-serving organizations, the CAC reaches approximately 30,000 K-12 students annually, while teacher workshops provide educators with tools and resources they need to advance STEM curricula in their classrooms. Committed to serving under-represented communities in construction, engineering and design professions, the CAC offers many of its education programs—and all of its programs for teens—at no cost to participants. CAC programs for adults and members include talks with acclaimed authors and practicing architects, in-depth presentations on issues and trends in urbanism and classes unlocking subjects related to the built environment
Proceeds from programs, tours and the CAC Design Store, as well as from grants, sponsorships and donations, support the Center’s educational mission. Visit architecture.org to learn more and follow @chiarchitecture and #chiarchitecture on social media.
Let’s face it : Old-fashioned ‘90s are back again — and yes, that involves all of those Y2K fashion trends you’ve probably hidden in the back of your wardrobe. Today, I’ll share all you need to know about Y2K fashion trends, and how Y2K fashion icons can inspire you to dress like a Gen-Z nowadays.
Here are my top tips to what is fashionable at the moment:
Where did the Y2K fashion trend come from?
Y2K fashion boomed across the mid-late 1990s and early 2000s. It doesn’t only refer to fashion, but it also refers to the technology and computer bug that people thought would happen on New Year’s day in 2000.
Y2K culture was marked by luxurious consumerism. Gen-Z were always trying to look for the most expensive monograms and designer brands including on clothing, accessories or perfumes that reflected the idea of ‘being contemporary’. Brands like Channel, Prada, Louis Vuitton, Gucci and Dior were the most coveted.
We can’t forget that Y2K Culture was also shaped by streetwear trends including: designers’ logos, bling, D-rings, exposed zippers, belts, straps in line with the idea of the up to date technology.
What is Y2K Fashion?
Aesthetics and trends typically worn between the late ‘90s and the year 2000. What are the first items that come to your mind when you think about those years? Of course you can’t help remembering the crop tops, the velour tracksuits, the camis, the sparkly shoes or the low-rise jeans, all in the shiny black tone and reflective metallic color palette.
Casual clothing and leisurewear were also big fashion trends of the early 2000s. Denim became a significant staple for Gen-Z, going beyond skirts to jeans, hats and jackets. If you want to design a casual Y2K style , keep in mind that the denim staple is worn with all kinds of clothes including hoodies, crop tops & off the shoulder tops, ribbed sweaters with trainers, platform sandals, sneakers or boots.
How Can you get the Y2K Look nowadays? Get inspired!
Many of Y2K fashion inspiration can be taken from the pop culture icons of our early childhood involving celebrities, films and even video clips. Bratz Dolls, Mean Girls, Uptown Girls and Clueless are great fashion examples of inspiration for the Y2K appearance since these main characters loved over-dressing, with eye-catching colors.
One of the essential features of Y2K fashion were accessories. Think of several of the typical staples from your wardrobe. Pieces like tiny sunglasses, mini-bags, bandanas or scrunchies clips are tendences now. Also, one key feature were rhinestones which are used as decorations for accessories like chokers, belts or hats.
Finally, early ’00s makeup tendencies walked by ‘Euphoria’ smokey eyes, highlighting, colored eyeliner, glittery eyeshadow, false eyelashes, glossy lips, skinny brows and matte foundations. There’s no disagreeing that our current looks have been deeply induced by ’00s beauty icons like Tyra Banks, Paris Hilton, Laura Harrier, Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera and Halle Berry. For you to get some inspiration when doing your make-up, I have gathered together the 5 most powerful and influential makeup trends worn by celebrities of the early 2000s in events like MTV Awards, Grammys, Brit Awards or even at the Oscars.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there are around 2 million single father’s in the country. Due to the way that the family court, county and social service systems operate fathers are often not allowed to spend as much time with their children as they would like following a separation or divorce. This includes Father’s Day.
“Father’s Day can be brutally painful for noncustodial fathers”, said Dads’ Resource Center Executive Director Jeffrey Steiner. “Many do not even get the opportunity to be with their children for Father’s Day. For those that do, it can be bittersweet as they are able to cherish some time with their sons and daughters, while also being reminded of all that they are missing out on and how unnecessary and hurtful the custody battle is to them and their children.”
It is not unusual for a noncustodial father to be unable to spend time with his children on Father’s Day. It can take a very long time to even have the opportunity to revise a standing custody order, and there can be provisions that counter act one another. An order that sets aside Father’s Day for the dad can be over ridden by a provision giving each parent a week of summer vacation if the mother schedules her vacation the week of Father’s Day. Courts are also reluctant to enforce violations of custody orders by mothers.
Some of the fathers who are involved with the Dads’ Resource Center were asked to provide tips for dealing with Father’s Day as noncustodial fathers struggling to be in the lives of their children. Here were some of their responses:
Make the most of the time you get. “Treat every day you are with your kids like it’s Father’s Day for you. For the kids make Father’s Day fun for them and it will be fun for you.
Be empathetic for your children. “Put yourself in your children’s position and try to be as understanding as possible. They are stuck in the middle and can’t show a lot of emotion. Don’t take offense if they don’t act happy because they are in survival mode.”
Make it about them. “I am happy in my house when they are happy. I just want to give them refuge from this storm. So, if they want to be on their phone talking with their friends, if they want to zone out and watch TV and that makes them happy, I am happy.”
For those fathers who are unable to spend Father’s Day with their children:
Don’t get stuck on what day it is. “You have to treat Father’s Day like any other day. Then create your own Father’s Day an evening during the week before or the weekend before or after.”
Be flexible and creative. “Stay connected in any way possible, even if it isn’t reciprocated.”
Open your heart to other children. “I try to find ways to hang out with other kids, like my nieces or nephews. Enjoying time with them makes me feel like a dad again.”
“Nothing is more devastating to a man than being denied access to his children and being completely powerless to do anything about it, “said Steiner. “But the children are the ones who suffer the most in these situations. They are unnecessarily denied the presence of their fathers and subjected to persistent tensions and uncertainty.”
Dads’ Resource Center was established by Dr. Joel N. Myers, a father of eight and the founder and CEO of AccuWeather. The mission is to help combat the issues associated with children growing up without their fathers in the home. At its heart, the center is a child advocacy organization that aims to ensure that each child has the appropriate involvement and contributions from both parents.
About Dads’ Resource Center
The Dads’ Resource Center is committed to providing education, resources, and advocacy for dads who are separated or divorced and are determined to uphold their sacred responsibility as fathers. The Dads’ Resource Center was founded by Dr. Joel N. Myers, the founder and CEO of AccuWeather. His own experience as a single father led him to start the group. To get more information, visit HERE.
BLOCKBOARD, the company that brings confidence, efficiency and transparency to marketers in the CTV/OTT space, recently presented TheUpNEXT. As TV continues to undergo massive disruption with the viewership choices expanding and traditional media measurement unable to keep up, the timing is critical for marketers to rethink and develop new strategies. The UpNEXT showcased how marketers are turning these challenges to their advantage, paving a confident path forward in the world of Connected TV / OTT. This event recently was held at the Friars Club—a famous private club made famous for hosting risqué celebrity roasts, and known for its exclusive membership, which is made up of some of the world’s greatest comedians and other celebrities.
A one-of-its-kind TV Upfront event, TheUpNEXT focused on the power and potential of trust, transparency and accountability amidst the tectonic changes in the media landscape. Join the company as it outlines the strategic vision, tool sets and client successes in the new world of Connected TV advertising showing companies and brands how to ‘Connect with Confidence’ for further information click HERE.
BLOCKBOARD leverages the power of blockchain technology for advertisers by guaranteeing human-based impressions through the elimination of fraud and waste. As a result, the ‘BLOCKBOARD Confidence Framework’ consistently delivers measurable business outcomes and earns trust in the CTV/OTT space from performance and brand advertisers. BLOCKBOARD finds the shift from media metrics to performance metrics is the key to success in CTV/OTT.
BLOCKBOARD is the first full-service video accountability companyproviding marketers with advertising distribution with the proven security of blockchain technology. “Blockchaintechnology holds everyone accountable through full transparency and third-party validation of advertisement metrics. That’s why advertisers interested in exploiting the emerging industry trends trust us,” says Matt Wasserlauf, CEO and Founder of BLOCKBOARD. “The UpNext event brings all the pieces together, including accountability in digital advertising and original programming geared toward the advertiser,” he adds.
TheUpNEXT also featured an unveiling of a lineup of original programming from BLOCKBOARD Studios (https://www.myBLOCKBOARD.com/studios) —a high-quality, boutique production studio focusing on original, compelling brand content and collaboration including:
The American Table, hosted by Ron Insana and Noelle Nikpour
Feel Ageless, with host Jennifer Pate
Laughter is The Best Medicine
The UpNEXT was emceed by Ron Insana—American business journalist, senior analyst and commentator at CNBC, and host of The Market Scoreboard Report with Ron Insana radio show. Also it featured a special guest performance by comedian, actor, and podcast host Kevin Pollak, well-known for films such as A Few Good Men,The Usual Suspects and Casino. The event showcased the growing team at BLOCKBOARD, including Founder, CEO and Digital Pioneer Matt Wasserlauf; President and CTO Tarun Yadav; EVP of Customer Success Matt Timothy; and SVP of Customer Experience Roxanne Geyer.
Follow The UpNEXT event with the hashtag #TheUpNEXT.
About BLOCKBOARD
Founded in 2019, BLOCKBOARD was created out of a need for marketers to have confidence in their CTV/OTT video investments. BLOCKBOARD provides proven results to advertisers who demand accountability and assurance in media efficiency spend for their business needs. Built on blockchain technology, the BLOCKBOARD platform provides transparency and validation to each impression in a cookie-less world. To complete the solutions offering, BLOCKBOARD Studios develops custom video content for brand advertisers who seek bespoke creations to directly engage with their customers. Bringing decades of experience in online video and mobile platforms to the development of BLOCKBOARD, the company is the only one of its kind to deliver verified business performance results.
Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker say “I do” for the third time in an idyllic Italian wedding. The couple has walked down the aisle (once again) in front of family and friends, who had traveled from the United States to Europe.
Just days after marrying Barker in a Santa Barbara courthouse, Kourtney said “I do” to the drummer one more time at a lavish ceremony in Italy over the weekend, this time in more traditional bridal attire. After two consecutive days of celebrations since the mediatic family took over the coastal town of Portofino (Italy), an idyllic and dreamlike link has been experienced between the two protagonists.
True to her groundbreaking style, Kourtney wore a tight, strappy short dress from Dolce & Gabbana that she accompanied with an enormous veil, which was embroidered with a huge representation of the Virgin Mary and the words “respect family loyalty” inspired by the tattoo of Travis’s head. The Italian luxury brand shared on Instagram that Kourtney was inspired “by archival Italian lingerie.” She has maintained the tradition of the white color in her bridal look after the doubts that arose this past weekend when seeing her bet on black in her outfits. On the other hand, the musician has not left the classic script and fixed for this type of occasion by wearing a dark tuxedo with a bow tie and a flower on the lapel.
The most emotional moment came when both knelt on sumptuous stools in front of the altar adorned with red roses and the religious figure of a virgin in the background. Scene that was shared by Alabama Luella Barker, one of Barker’s daughters. After the ceremony, the couple and all the guests went to the imposing Castello Brown, the 16th century fortress and house-museum that is located high above the seaport and where the impressive wedding reception took place.
Likewise, the children of the marriage were not lacking, each of their previous relationships.They are 9-year-old Penelope, 7-year-old Reign, and 12-year-old Mason on the bride’s side, as well as 16-year-old Alabama, and 18-year-old Landon on the groom’s side.
It all started last Friday night with a pre-wedding dinner at Ristorante Puny in Portofino and continued on Saturday with lunch, where the bride and groom and their guests arrived on board a boat. Sisters Kim, Kloé, Kendall and Kylie dazzled the Italian city of Portofino with their outfits. It was there that we could see the famous sisters with their most gothic and transparent looks throughout the weekend.
How could it be otherwise considering the place where they were, Dolce & Gabbana was behind all the outfits.
New York, NY and Rock and Roll Hall of Famers, Daryl Hall & John Oates, are pleased to announce they have entered into a significant partnership with New York based Perryscope Productions who will, effective immediately, act as the group’s exclusive global merchandising and licensing representatives.
Perryscope Productions is a New York based full-service entertainment merchandising company that handles all aspects of its unique clients’ global merchandising requirements, including product development and sourcing, sales to consumers at live events or in dedicated webstores, wholesaling to retailers, brand management and overseeing a network of specialized third party licensees who manufacture and distribute approved lifestyle products to thousands of retailers. It is founder, Norman Perry, has had an extensive background in the live entertainment industry starting out as a promoter (in Canada and Great Britain) in the 70’s and 80’s. Over the years, Perry has been CEO of several very successful international entertainment merchandising companies including Brockum Merchandising, Founder/CEO of Anthill Trading, and is currently Founder/CEO of Perryscope Productions. Along with a dedicated and top of class team he has represented and provided merchandising services to many legendary artists including the Rolling Stones, Guns N’ Roses, and Bon Jovi. Perryscope’s current roster of legacy artists includes Pink Floyd, AC/DC, David Bowie, The Police, Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Janis Joplin, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Juan Gabriel, and the Woodstock Festival, among others.
Says John Oates: “It is hard for me to put an emotional and tangible value on the importance of the music that Daryl Hall and I have created. Over the past 50 years, we have guarded our artistic history and reputation with the utmost care and respect both for ourselves and our fans around the world…and now, to celebrate that milestone, we are proud to announce an exciting new partnership with Perryscope. I’m looking forward to working with their creative teams and excited to see what that collaboration will bring to the Daryl Hall & John Oates legacy of iconic music”.
We are honored to be working with two Artists of this stature whose music has been the soundtrack to so many lives, including mine,Éd; adds Norman Perry. Éc;The duo has been as influential stylistically and our goal to is provide their legions of core fans and emerging ones a way of celebrating the music and concerts through a comprehensive assortment of fashionable wearables and ideal collectibles that utilizes their great library of art, logos, and photos as well as new ones as they continue touring. We are very proud of this mandate and look forward to playing our part in maintaining the legacy of the group and working alongside both Daryl and John, as well as select cutting edge companies helping us make an impact in all tiers of retail distribution.
From the mid-70’s to the mid-80’s, Daryl and John scored six #1 singles, including Rich Girl,Kiss on My List, Private Eyes, I Can’t Go For That (No Can Do) , Maneater and Out of Touch from six multi-platinum albums Bigger Than Both of Us, Voices, Private Eyes, H2O, Rock in Soul, Part 1 and Big Bam Boom. The era would also produce an additional 8 Top 10 singles: Sara Smile, You Make My Dreams (Come True), Did It In a Minute, Family Man, One on One, Say It Isn’t So, Adult Education and Method of Modern Love.
In 1985, they participated in the historic We Are the World session, reopened New York is legendary Apollo Theatre in the company of their heroes David Ruffin & Eddie Kendricks of the Temptations and closed the globally broadcast Live Aid show in Philadelphia.
By 1987, the Recording Industry Association of America ( R.I.A.A. ) recognized Daryl Hall and John Oates as the number-one selling duo in music history, a record they still hold today.
Across the succeeding decades, Daryl and John have continued to record and tour both individually and together, while their self-composed songs have evolved from current hits to timeless classics. In 2003, Daryl Hall and John Oates were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, followed by their 2014 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Demonstrating the duo is massive popularity across decades, generations and listening formats, in 2020 Daryl and John celebrated a milestone 1 billion streams of You Make My Dreams (Come True). They continue to tour the globe to this day to original and emerging fans, including a successful Live Nation tour in 2021 that produced sellout shows at the Hollywood Bowl and Madison Square Garden.
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THE MARTINEZ BROTHERS AND PACO OSUNA REVEAL FORWARD-THINKING LINEUP OF HEADLINE GUESTS FOR TUESDAY NIGHTS AT HÏ IBIZA
Tuesdays at Hï Ibiza: 14 June – 27 September 2022. Tickets On Sale Now, click HERE to get yours.
Fresh off the back of epic sets at the unforgettable Hï Ibiza opening party, The Martinez Brothers and Paco Osuna now announce the full list of international talents who will join them for their forward-thinking, season-long residencies at the club. Reading like a who’s who of global house and techno talent, these names make for the island’s most unmissable Tuesday parties from 14th June to 27th September.
American house duo The Martinez Brothers proved why they are the hottest names in house at the Hï Ibiza opening party, as they wowed the adoring crowd with their energy, DJ dexterity and superb selections. They are now set to do that every Tuesday in the Hï Ibiza Theatre, joined by a carefully curated mix of guests. These include South Africa’s kingpin and fellow Hï Ibiza resident Black Coffee, US house pioneer Dennis Ferrer – who was The Martinez Brothers’ mentor in the early days – Chicago-born rule-breaker Honey Dijonand globally-renowned selector Seth Troxler.
A long list of big hitters shows just how far these brothers have come at their first-ever Ibiza residency with, Detroit techno royalty Carl Craig, Swiss-Chilean minimal man Luciano, Desolat label head Loco Dice, musical maestro and house titanLouie Vega, French house trio Apollonia, techno ambassador Marco Carola and the one and only New Jersey deep house donKerri Chandler all playing. The larger-than-life talent that is Gordo also steps up, along with cutting-edge UK talents Enzo Siragusa, Jackmaster, and stylish underground innovators Chris Stussyand Jaden Thompson.
On top of these long time and proven innovators comes a scintillating list of red underground hot talents in the form of AJ Christou,Ash Lauryn, Blackchild, Blas Cordero, Caleb Calloway,Chklte, DJ Holographic, DJ Minx, Fleur Shore, Guti, Jesse Calosso b2b Jean Pierre, La La, Manda Moor, Mason Collective, Michael Bibi, Natasha Diggs, Timmy Regisford, Salomé Le Chat and Sirus Hood.
Over in the Hï Ibiza Club room, Tuesday nights welcome long time techno stalwart Paco Osuna, who begins his new residency having played a sensational sunrise set at the club’s opening party, making for some spine-tingling dancefloor moments. He will be joined in each week by the likes of Beatport chart-topper Dennis Cruz, big room techno oracle Nicole Moudaber, legendary Frenchman Technasia, Dutch-born, Ibiza based favourite Chelina Manuhutu, UK tech talents Ben Stirling, Iglesias and Latmun, Italy’s sturdy groove-maker Blackchild, and new school favourite Cuartero. Watch out for some secret special guests too, as well as regular appearances from Manu Gonzalez, Fer BR, Melanie Ribbe, plus Mahony, Anna Tur and Tomi & Kesh.
These cutting-edge line-ups offer a seriously heady soundtrack that looks firmly to the future. Each week, the focus will be squarely on the music and being lost in the middle of the dance floor amongst Hï Ibiza’s high spec light, sound and visuals. Tuesdays at Hï Ibiza are going to be an all-new experience and one not to be missed. Tickets are available now – book your place at HÏ IBIZA.
The Martinez Brothers | The Theatre (A-Z) AJ Christou – Apollonia – Ash Lauryn – Black Coffee – Blackchild – Blas Cordero – Caleb Calloway – Carl Craig – Chklte – Chris Stussy – Dennis Ferrer – DJ Holographic – DJ Minx – Enzo Siragusa – Fleur Shore – Gordo – Guti – Honey Dijon – Jackmaster – Jaden Thompson – Jean Pierre – Jesse Calosso – Kerri Chandler – La La – Loco Dice – Louie Vega – Luciano – Manda Moor – Marco Carola – Mason Collective – Michael Bibi – Natasha Diggs – Salomé Le Chat – Seth Troxler – Sirus Hood – The Martinez Brothers – Timmy Regisford
Paco Osuna | The Club (A-Z) Anna Tur – Ben Sterling – Blackchild – Chelina Manuhutu – Cuartero – Dennis Cruz – Fer BR – Iglesias – Latmun – Mahony – Manu Gonzalez – Melanie Ribbe – Nicole Moudaber – Paco Osuna – Secret Special Guest – Technasia – Tommi & Kesh
Click HERE to check what the lineups are week by week.
