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Four Essential Tips for Your Design Website

Are you in the process of launching a design website? If so, you likely already understand just how important it is to make sure yours stands out from the competition. You need to not only have stunning visuals and content that will draw your customers in but also ensure they can interact with your site effortlessly. Fortunately, achieving both goals is simpler than it may seem, as long as you take into account our 4 essential tips for designing websites! In this blog post, we’ll break down what makes a successful design website, helping you avoid common mistakes that could derail your business dream before it even has a chance to get off the ground. Get ready—let’s start building your perfect web presence today!

Show Off Your Skills

The very first tip on this list, and the most essential thing that you can do if you are launching a design website, would be to show off your skills. By having an extremely well-designed website, you can advertise what you can do for your clients. At the end of the day, think about it: who is going to use the services of a design website that has a poorly designed site?

More importantly, the people who then visit your website are going to be people who are thinking about using your services to improve the design of their site. If you don’t have a well-designed site, people will visit your site and then leave almost immediately when they see what it looks like. This is going to increase your bounce rate and, therefore, decrease your ranking on search engines.

Create Engaging Content

The next thing that you are going to have to do if you are launching a design website is created engaging content. If you were to use the services of an SEO agency such as Figment Agency, the very first thing that they would do for you is take a look at the content that you are producing and help you formulate a content marketing strategy.

There are two main reasons why you should be creating engaging content. The first is that Google will reward websites that answer the search queries of users, and engaging content does this. The second reason you should be creating engaging content is that it will help to increase the level of organic traffic that your website is receiving. More importantly, you won’t be able to link anything to your website without content, and you also won’t be able to target any keywords.

Focus on Keywords

This brings us to the third tip on this list, which would be to focus on keywords for your design website. While it is true that keywords don’t play as much of a fundamental role as they did in the past, they are still essential to focus on if you want to rise in the rankings and target an audience. However, if you aren’t familiar with what keywords are, they are words that you insert either as tags or in your content to tell search engines what content can be expected to be found on your site.

More importantly, if you are just launching your site, it is going to be new, which means that you are going to be competing against other sites that have already established themselves. In other words, if you are going to be competing against other websites that have established themselves for the same keywords, you are not going to win, so you are going to need to do some intense keyword research to find low-ranking keywords that you can compete for.

Create a Good Backlink Profile

Finally, the last tip on this list, if you are going to be launching a design website and you want to rise in the rankings, would be to create a good backlink profile. If you are not aware of what a backlink is, a backlink is a link to your website that you place on other websites.

A large portion of backlinking takes place through guest blogging, which also means that you are going to need to get out there and make connections. The most important thing to keep in mind when it comes to backlinks is that you should avoid a backlink farm at all costs, and always ensure that the site you are giving your backlink to has a higher domain rating than your site.

AZILO Ultra Pool

SAHARA Las Vegas invites fans to catch all the basketball action on Thursday, March 16, and Friday, March 17, at its “Hoop Madness” viewing parties at AZILO Ultra Pool. In addition, SAHARA will feature an array of St. Patrick’s Day festivities for visitors on Friday, March 17. Sports fans can enjoy the ultimate basketball viewing experience with AZILO’s 240-foot, high-definition video wall displaying multiple games at once as well as sound for the main game. Additionally, guests can savor delicious food and beverages as well as poolside games, and brand activation stations.

At both “Hoop Madness” parties, guests can enjoy a six-hour select open bar starting at $100 (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.) or an all-day, all-you-can-drink select bar package starting at $200 (9 a.m. to close). AZILO will also feature its full pool menu both days from 9 a.m. to closing, which includes gameday favorites such as ribeye steaks, grilled chicken, Italian sausage and more. All day long, visitors can enjoy brand activation stations and participate in tailgate games such as corn hole, giant beer pong and pop-a-shot at AZILO’s “game zone” for chances to win prizes and complimentary beverages.

In addition to its “Hoop Madness” offerings, guests will also enjoy additional festivities on Friday, March 17 in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. Just like the world-famous Chicago River, AZILO Ultra Pool will turn bright green. The party will also include ample green beer and leprechauns with super soakers and champagne guns. Lastly, visitors can enjoy live entertainment from featured DJs starting at 2 p.m.

Doors to “Hoop Madness” open at 8:30 a.m. General admission is complimentary and reservations for tables, bungalows, cabanas, daybeds and other seating options are also available. For more information or to reserve seating options, click here.

ABOUT SAHARA LAS VEGAS

SAHARA Las Vegas is an all-encompassing resort and casino with 1,613 guest rooms and suites in three distinctive towers – including the AAA® Four Diamond Alexandria Tower, more than 85,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, AZILO Ultra Pool, two rooftop pools and a collection of acclaimed restaurants, bars and entertainment venues. The inviting casino occupies 60,000 square feet and features approximately 600 of the latest slot and video poker machines, 50 classic table games, Infinity – a premium gaming lounge, The Poker Room at SAHARA Las Vegas and a sports book operated by global gaming leader, William Hill. An impressive selection of culinary and cocktail offerings includes Bazaar Meat by José Andrés™, named “Best Restaurant in Nevada” by Business Insider; famed Philadelphia sports bar Chickie’s & Pete’s; The Noodle Den from renowned Chef Guoming “Sam” Xin; CASBAR Lounge; Uno Más; Prendi; The Tangier; Zeffer’s and James Beard award-winning Chef Shawn McClain’s Balla. SAHARA Las Vegas is also proud to serve as home to MAGIC MIKE LIVE Las Vegas presented by Channing Tatum. SAHARA Las Vegas players can also enjoy the perks of an Infinity Rewards membership, a joint loyalty program between SAHARA and its sister property Grand Sierra Resort and Casino Reno, which gives players the opportunity to earn and redeem rewards across both destinations. SAHARA Las Vegas is a minority-owned business certified by the Western Regional Minority Supplier Development Council. For more information, please visit saharalasvegas.com and stay connected on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

Let’s Start Here

LET’S START HERE – OUT JANUARY 27

Lil Yachty is a 24-year-old Atlanta native, a Grammy-nominated singer, rapper, producer, creative designer, branding genius, and fashion icon who smashed onto the scene in 2016 with his debut mixtape Lil Boat. The sound of his debut mixtape was prophetic, creating a new wave of hip hop while laying out the blueprint for many of today’s most popular rap stars to follow. With his finger constantly on the pulse of culture, Lil Yachty has utilized his unmatched sense of what’s next to expand his career into other entertainment verticals and to delve into the business realm. He has amassed a growing list of projects and investments, including developing a heist movie based on the beloved card game Uno, partnering with Reese’s Puffs cereal, launching his own cryptocurrency YachtyCoin, investing in the novel dating-app Lox Club with Bhad Bhabie, partnering with Amazon on a variety show for their new app Amp and more. With so much on the horizon, Lil Yachty is poised to continue his evolution from rapper to mogul in 2022 and beyond.

KEEP UP WITH LIL YACHTY:

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Players Remix

Building on the unstoppable momentum of her hit song “Players,” today multi-platinum superstar Coi Leray releases the music video for “Players (DJ Smallz 732 Jersey Club Remix)” via Uptown Records/Republic Records. Watch it —HERE.

In the music video directed by Nimi Hendrix, Coi Leray takes over her home state of New Jersey as natives pour into the streets with uncontainable energy. In every direction, people are doing the viral dance challenges to the song as they are elated to be a part of the movement ignited by “Players.” Coi Leray remains front and center as she shares the spotlight with the remix creator DJ Smallz 732.

Listen to “Players (DJ Saige Remix)” —HERE.
Listen to “Players (DJ Smallz 732 Jersey Club Remix)” —HERE.
Listen to “Players”—HERE.

Catching ablaze like a wildfire “Players” by Coi Leray has gained 39 million streams thanks to remixes and incessant engagement across social media. Adding gasoline to the flame, Coi has made it a point to add the remixes to all DSP’s including “Players (DJ Smallz 732 Jersey Club Remix)” and most recently “Players (DJ Saige Remix).”

NYC’s DJ Saige put a mash-up together using Serato DJ 3.0, powered by Serato Stems, which allowed her to isolate Coi’s vocals and easily lay them atop the “Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Can See” instrumental made famous by Busta Rhymes. Since its release, the “Players (DJ Saige Remix)” has earned 400k video creates and 800 million views on TikTok.

As an early adopter of teasing music via TikTok, Coi Leray has been praised for her mastery of the platform. With her new song “Players,” she shared a preview on TikTok, and it instantly attracted over 5 million views. Once the audio was officially released, it blasted off like a rocket with over 3 million cumulative streams in two weeks and popular remixes. Most notably DJ Smallz 732 created a Jersey Club Remix that received over 4.3 billion views and nearly 1.6 million video creates on TikTok.

The original song features a sample of “The Message” by Grandmaster Flash & Furious Five. Coi Leray rips through one bold and braggadocious bar after another, exuding confidence and charisma. It pops off with the instantly unshakable hook as she proves, “‘Cause girls is players too.” Upon release, it received critical acclaim from The New York Times, Rolling Stone, E! News, Essence, XXL and more. It simultaneously jumped to the top of numerous popular playlists on streaming platforms including #OnRepeat on Apple Music and Feelin Myself on Spotify.

Additionally “Players” has entered the charts. On Apple Music it’s dominating at #1 in New York City, Top 20 United States, and Top 200 Global Songs. While on Shazam it’s also having success as #1 on the New York City Top 50 and entered at #46 on the Top 200 Songs chart.

“Players” lands in the wake of “Fly Sh!t,” which has already raked in over 8 million cumulative streams. Right out of the gate, Our Generation Music noted, “At this point, it feels like every track Leray previews seems to immediately blow up across social media. If she keeps pumping out addictive tracks like ‘Fly Sh!t,’ her fan base is bound to grow as she does as an artist.” Meanwhile, Rap Radar summed the track up best, “It’s going down.”

Everything just paves the way for more music from Coi Leray soon.

Adding model to her resume, Coi Leray has stepped into the forefront as an editorial powerhouse. i-D Magazine put their lens on the photogenic star for the The Royalty Issue of the Winter Magazine and stated, “she’s ready to make an indelible mark on the culture and become a household name.” Elsewhere V Magazine included her in their Winter issue in an interview with the legendary Angie Martinez titled, “Caught up in the rapture of Coi Leray.”

This year, Coi has come into her own as one of the most exciting live performers of her era. She recently ignited the stages at Houston Pride, WOO HAH! X Rolling Loud, Longitude Festival, and Rolling Loud Portugal, to name a few. She was recently announced on the lineup for Rolling Loud California taking over Inglewood in March 2023.

Coi Leray recently released her highly anticipated debut album, TRENDSETTER which received critical acclaim. Listen to TRENDSETTER—HERE.

Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Spotify, TikTok

CimaFest NOLA

Hep Cat Entertainment Presents 1st Annual CimaFest NOLA adds unique Cuban swagger to Jazz Fest Night Show offerings
Fresh off his Grammy nomination, Cuban funk powerhouse Cimafunk is announcing the 1st annual CimaFest NOLA, an evening of musical magic on Saturday, April 29th. Taking place at the Civic Theater during the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, CimaFest NOLA 2023 will bring together Cimafunk and his band La Tribu with other Cuban legends like percussionist.

Pedrito Martinez and singer Brenda Navarrete (with more artists TBA in the coming weeks). Tickets go on sale Friday, January 13, at 12PM CST.

“The love New Orleans has given me is beyond words,” says Cimafunk. “I’ve learned so much from the musicians there, the local culture and the vibe and groove of the city, the history and struggles of the African descendants there, and a strong connection with Cuba. I can’t wait to throw a musical party to celebrate all of it, and I’m bringing some great Afrocuban musical heavyweights to lay down the funk with me.”

CimaFunk NOLA will elevate Cimafunk’s presence in New Orleans to the next level, after last year’s inaugural Jazz Fest performance, multiple sold-out shows at venues like Tipitina’s concert collaborations with The Soul Rebels, Tank and the Bangas, Trombone Shorty, Galactic, and Big Freedia. With each show during the last two years of relentless touring, this masterful Cuban artist has further cemented his place as one of the world’s most passionate and dynamic performers.

It’s a special moment in time for Cimafunk, who is currently up for the Grammy in the Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album category for his latest recording “El Alimento.”

He is also preparing to host The 2023 Havana Funk Expedition (January 12-16), a cultural exchange in his home country that will bring together Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Galactic, Mannie Fresh and students from the Trombone Shorty Foundation with a host of Cuban artists and students. This is a follow up to the historic Getting Funky in Havana trip in 2020 that played an integral role in strengthening Cimafunk’s connection with the music of New Orleans, as well as his music to New Orleans musicians.

The historical ties between the music of Cuba and New Orleans are rooted in centuries of shared experiences and sounds, and in recent years those connections have been ignited by Cimafunk and his musical counterparts in the Crescent City. CimaFest NOLA 2023 will offer a unique addition to the arsenal of night-time Jazz Fest performances by showcasing the spirit and soul of Cuban music, with a smattering of New Orleans funk and jazz added to “el gumbo musical.”

“Although we may not speak the same language, musically we do,” adds Cimafunk. “Because our cultures are so closely tied together, our music reflects that, and we intend to bring it all together on stage at CimaFest NOLA.”

WHAT: Hep Cat Entertainment Presents: CimaFest NOLA

WHEN: Saturday, April 29, 2023. Doors 8pm/Show 9pm

WHERE: The Civic Theatre, 510 O’Keefe Ave, New Orleans LA 70113

TICKETS: $50 on sale Friday, Jan 13 at 12pm CST
Ticket link HERE.

*Link will not be live until Friday at 12pm CST when tickets go on sale HERE.

Pedrito site HERE.

CimaFunk site HERE.

Follow CIMAFUNK:

Website – Instagram – Twitter – Facebook – Spotify – Apple Music – YouTube

COI LERAY – WASTED

MUCH-ANTICIPATED NEW SINGLE “WASTED” OUT NOW

WATCH VIDEO HERE

MORE MUSIC COMING IN 2023
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Showing yet another side of her scorching and sizzling style, multi-platinum superstar Coi Leray shares an emotionally charged R&B banger entitled “Wasted” today with a music video via Uptown Records/Republic Records.

Listen to “Wasted”—HERE.

Asserting herself as the “Queen of Social Media,” she initially teased a clip of the song to much fanfare. Of course, the initial post skyrocketed with over 265K “likes” and comments courtesy of SZA, Ludacris, Russ, and more. Musically, she seamlessly steps into a new lane on “Wasted.” Over a slinky and slick guitar loop, her evocative vocals instantly captivate, flexing her fiery range. Her attitude shines as she warns, “Fuck around, make me call up your momma!” The cinematic music video captures her raw feelings as she navigates a romantic relationship that is a waste of her time.

It arrives on the heels of her Jersey Club Remix of “Players” by DJ Smallz 732. As an early adopter of teasing music via TikTok, Coi Leray has been praised for her mastery of the platform. With her new song “Players,” she shared a preview on TikTok, and it instantly attracted over 5 million views. Once the audio was officially released it blasted off like a rocket with over 3 million cumulative streams in two weeks and popular remixes. Most notably DJ Smallz 732 created a Jersey Club Remix that received over 650 thousand video creates on TikTok.

“Players” currently has multiple sounds trending on TikTok including the original, Jersey Club Remix, DJ Saige Mashup, and a Busta Rhymes Remix.

Listen to “Players” (DJ Smallz 732 Jersey Club Remix) —HERE.

Listen to “Players”—HERE.

The original song features a sample of “The Message” by Grandmaster Flash & Furious Five. Coi Leray rips through one bold and braggadocious bar after another, exuding confidence and charisma. It pops off with the instantly unshakable hook as she proves, “‘Cause girls is players too.” Upon release, it received critical acclaim from The New York Times, Rolling Stone, E! News, Essence, XXL and more. It simultaneously jumped to the top of numerous popular playlists on streaming platforms including #OnRepeat on Apple Music and Feelin Myself on Spotify.

Additionally “Players” has entered the charts. Upon impact, on Apple Music entered the Hip-Hop/Rap Top 200. While on Shazam it was at #1 in New York City, Top 20 United States, and Top 200 Global Songs.

“Players” lands in the wake of “Fly Sh!t,” which has already raked in over 8 million cumulative streams. Right out of the gate, Our Generation Music noted, “At this point, it feels like every track Leray previews seems to immediately blow up across social media. If she keeps pumping out addictive tracks like ‘Fly Sh!t,’ her fan base is bound to grow as she does as an artist.” Meanwhile, Rap Radar summed the track up best, “It’s going down.”

Everything just paves the way for more music from Coi Leray soon.

Adding model to her resume, Coi Leray has stepped into the forefront as an editorial powerhouse. i-D Magazine put their lens on the photogenic star for the The Royalty Issue of the Winter Magazine and stated, “she’s ready to make an indelible mark on the culture and become a household name.” Elsewhere V Magazine included her in their Winter issue in an interview with the legendary Angie Martinez titled, “Caught up in the rapture of Coi Leray.”

This year, Coi has come into her own as one of the most exciting live performers of her era. She recently ignited the stages at Houston Pride, WOO HAH! X Rolling Loud, Longitude Festival, and Rolling Loud Portugal, to name a few. She was recently announced on the lineup for Rolling Loud California taking over Inglewood in March 2023.

Coi Leray recently released her highly anticipated debut album, TRENDSETTER which received critical acclaim. Listen to TRENDSETTER—HERE.

Hudson Whiskey × Pat LaFrieda

NY whiskey brand Hudson Whiskey, who has teamed up with acclaimed New York butcher Pat LaFrieda to introduce a tasty twist to Dry January – by way of a limited-edition whiskey dry-aged steak kit. As “Dry January” continues to grow in popularity, Hudson and Pat LaFrieda have created an option for whiskey lovers choosing to partake in the trend with the debut of the “Dry (Aged) January” Hudson Whiskey-Aged NY Strip Steak Kit.

Beginning today (January 11), these limited-edition kits will be made available on LaFrieda.com for a price of $158 (+shipping). Each “Dry (Aged) January” Hudson Whiskey-Aged NY Strip Steak Kit includes two 20oz NY Strip Streaks, two Hudson Whiskey rocks glasses, a cocktail recipe card, and a Caskers code to order a bottle of Hudson Whiskey to enjoy at a time of your choosing.

These NY institutions have come together to create the ultimate dry-aged New York strip, infused with Hudson Whiskey’s award-winning Bright Lights, Big Bourbon via a proprietary dry-aging process perfected through extensive testing by Pat LaFrieda himself. The addition of Hudson’s bold, grain-forward Bright Lights, Big Bourbon whiskey to the process imparts notes of rich vanilla, lightly salted caramel, and deep umami flavor to premium cuts of beef.

Pat LaFrieda on IG, FB, Twitter, TikTok

Women’s Soccer Stamp

Kick Off at the SheBelieves Cup

What:

The U.S. Postal Service will dedicate the Women’s Soccer commemorative Forever stamp at the SheBelieves Cup in Orlando, FL.

The stamp ceremony is free and open to the public. News of the stamp is being shared with the hashtag #WomensSoccerStamp.

Who:

The Honorable Amber McReynolds, member, U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors

When:

Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023, at 11 a.m. EST

Where:

RSVP:

Exploria Stadium

618 W. Pine Street

Orlando, FL 32805

Dedication ceremony attendees are encouraged to RSVP at: usps.com/womenssoccer.

Background:

This new Forever stamp celebrates women’s soccer in the United States. From youth leagues to the elite world champion U.S. National Team, millions of girls and women throughout the country participate in the fast-paced, competitive sport.

Soccer, also known as football internationally, is the most popular sport in the world, played by hundreds of millions of players in almost every country. In the United States, women’s soccer has gained a firm foothold in sports and popular culture. From youth leagues to the elite world champion U.S. National Team, millions of girls and women across the country participate in the fast-paced, competitive sport.

The stamp artwork depicts a female soccer player in action, striking a ball with a side volley. Conjuring the aesthetic of mid-century print design, illustrator Noah MacMillan (1988-2022) used simplified shapes and bold colors to convey the high energy and fast motion of the sport. The somewhat grainy rendering lends a timeless quality to the design, evoking not just a single all-star athlete or era, but the entire legacy of women’s soccer.

Art director Antonio Alcalá designed the stamp.

Customers may purchase stamps and other philatelic products through the Postal Store at usps.com/shopstamps, by calling 844-737-7826 or at Post Office locations nationwide.

The United States Postal Service is an independent federal establishment, mandated to be self-financing and to serve every American community through the affordable, reliable and secure delivery of mail and packages to more than 163 million addresses six and often seven days a week. Overseen by a bipartisan Board of Governors, the Postal Service is implementing a 10-year transformation plan, Delivering for America, to modernize the postal network, restore long-term financial sustainability, dramatically improve service across all mail and shipping categories, and maintain the organization as one of America’s most valued and trusted brands.

The Postal Service generally receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.

For USPS media resources, including broadcast-quality video and audio and photo stills, visit the USPS Newsroom. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and LinkedIn. Subscribe to the USPS YouTube channel, like us on Facebook and enjoy our Postal Posts blog. For more information about the Postal Service, visit usps.com and facts.usps.com.

Melody Prime Video

Warner Music Entertainment (WME), Warner Chappell Music (WCM), Warner Music Latina (WML) and Trinity Entertainment today unveiled the Prime Video launch date for Melody, a new thirteen-episode musical series starring Warner Music Latina artists Yas Gagliardi (lead actress) as Melody and Sarah Lenore (co-star and co-creator) as Layla.

A cross-collaboration between Warner Music Group’s WME, WCM, and WML, along with Trinity Entertainment USA, Melody will premiere on February 22 on Prime Video in the United States and Latin America.

Marking WME’s first Spanish language TV series, Melody features original music created and produced by WCM’s renowned music producer Jose Luis Pagan, whose work has been nominated for and awarded multiple Grammys and Latin Grammys (Chayanne, Marc Anthony, Jennifer Lopez, Il Volo, Thalia, Alejandra Guzman, Diego Torres, Gigi D’Alessio, and many others). In each episode, original songs will be performed by Gagliardi, Lenore, and the supporting cast, while being released and promoted by Warner Music Latina.

Melody, sponsored by Gibson Guitar Brands and shot in both Miami and Buenos Aires, is a coming-of-age, young adult dramedy inspired by the real-life stories of Gagliardi and Lenore as emerging, successful recording artists. It explores love and romance, but also addresses the relevant subjects of bullying, social justice, equality, the pressure to fit in, and complicated family situations. Music is the protagonist and the axis of the story, which exalts human values and the most sublime of emotions, love, dreams, and unforgettable friendships.

Charles Cohen, President, Warner Music Entertainment, said: “At WME, we embrace opportunities that bring WMG artists and creatives together to forge captivating stories for audiences across the globe. Melody is a compelling, family-friendly, musically driven series that taps into the explosive Spanish language market, while transcending cultures with its universal messages. We’re incredibly excited to partner with our colleagues at Warner Chappell and Warner Music Latina, along with Trinity Entertainment, as we premiere Melody on Prime Video.”

Gustavo Menéndez, President, U.S. Latin & Latin America, WCM, said: “Melody is an incredibly inspiring story that will capture fans all around the world with its unforgettable original music. Yas and Sarah are born stars, and the combination of their talent and charisma with Jose Luis’ impeccable writing makes this a truly phenomenal project.”

Alejandro Duque, President, Warner Music Latin America, said: “We’ve loved Melody from the moment Jose Luis first brought it to the table. It’s a refreshing and heartwarming story where Yas and Sarah, along with the rest of the cast, will connect with the audience through their voices and memorable songs. We are very excited to be a part of Melody in this partnership with Warner Chappell and Warner Music Entertainment.”

At the upcoming Content Americas in Miami on January 24th, WME and Trinity Entertainment USA will present a unique Melody showcase, including a live music set featuring Gagliardi and Lenore, plus a listening session and luncheon. The event will also premiere the characters’ Melody and Layla’s never-before-seen first single and music video, “Ready Now.”

Melody is a presentation of Warner Music Entertainment and Warner Chappell Music, in association with Warner Music Latina and Trinity Entertainment. The series was created by Jose Luis Pagan who serves as showrunner and executive producer, alongside co-creator Sarah Lenore and general producers Gustavo Barone and Luciano Foppoli.

About Warner Music Entertainment

Warner Music Entertainment (WME), the television, film, and theatre division of Warner Music Group (WMG), is passionately devoted to music-driven storytelling through the creation, development, and acquisition of compelling original visual content. Since its inception in 2017, WME has produced a variety of acclaimed long-form television series, films, and documentaries, including David Byrne’s 6x Emmy-nominated HBO special, American Utopia; National Geographic’s 3x Emmy-nominated Genius: Aretha; the 3x Emmy-nominated Epix two-part docuseries, Laurel Canyon: A Place in Time; and many others. With deep connections across the entertainment industry, WME also partners with leading production companies, such as Imagine Entertainment, Lightbox, and SK Global, to co-produce, co-develop, and co-finance various film and television projects, both long and short form.

About Warner Chappell Music

Warner Chappell Music, the global music publishing company of Warner Music Group, is home to a wide array of legendary songwriters and a rich catalog of contemporary hits and influential standards. With offices in more than 20 countries, Warner Chappell provides deep expertise across a range of creative services and the most innovative opportunities for songwriters and copyright holders. Warner Chappell, which has a history dating back more than 200 years, currently publishes and administers music from A-Lin, Angèle, Anderson .Paak, Apache 207, Ava Max, Aya Nakamura, Bruno Mars, Capital Bra, Celeste, Chris Jeday, CJ, Cole Porter, Dan + Shay, Dave, David Bowie, Duran Duran, El Guincho, Fraser T. Smith, Gamble and Huff, Gene Autry Music Group catalog, George Gershwin, George Michael, Grateful Dead, Jasmine Sokko, Jesse & Joy, Justin Tranter, Kacey Musgraves, Katy Perry, Kevin Yi, Kool & the Gang, Led Zeppelin, Lin Xi, Lizzo, Madonna, MNEK, Oscar Holter, Pablo Alborán, Pop Smoke, Quincy Jones, Rauw Alejandro, RAYE, Saweetie, Stormzy, Summer Walker, Ta-You Lo, Thomas Rhett, and Tones and I, among many others. Follow Warner Chappell Music on Twitter and Facebook.

About Warner Music Latina

Established in 1987, Warner Music Latina is the Latin division of Warner Music Group, based in Miami, Florida. Warner Music Latina seeks to provide best in class service to its artist roster and continue pushing the Latin culture forward, while breaking international barriers with its expertise to develop artists locally and in the global market. Among the extensive star-studded and up-and-coming artists on the roster are: Adri, Anitta, Blessd, Danny Ocean, DannyLux, Elena Rose, Fufu, Izaak, Jesse & Joy, Jesus Mendoza, Junior H, Justin Quiles, Keityn, Kidd Keo, Las Villa, Laura Strada, Le Coco, Lenny Tavarez, LIT Killah, Llane, Los Aptos, Maldy, Maria Becerra, Micro TDH, Myke Towers, Natanael Cano, Ovy On The Drums, Paulo Londra, Pesado, Sofia Delfino, Sofia Reyes, Rosaly Rubio, The Change, Tiago PZK, Zion & Lennox, among many others.

About Trinity Entertainment

Trinity Entertainment is a content production company for television and cinema. We take our work and to the main audiovisual platforms and broadcasters. Our services are designed to accompany our partners from creative management to the production, implementation, and postproduction of new original content. We work with passion and professionalism, combining great directors and new talents with a first-class production team, to bring memorable stories to the screen that connect with audiences around the world. www.trinitydp.com

A Globe-trotting Brand: The Hard Rock Cafe

With its long-standing association with American rock ‘n’ roll, something that finally coalesced into a guitar-shaped hotel and casino in South Florida, the Hard Rock Cafe is one of the most recognizable chains in the world. However, the fifty-year-old company is actually a British export, having been founded in London way back in 1971. Is it still the icon today that it claims to be though?

Memorabilia

As brands become more corporate, they have a tendency to shed their early fans in favor of a more mainstream audience. The Hard Rock is a perfect example. Now with a huge range of restaurants, hotels, casinos, and even stadia to its name, its modern visage is almost impossible to compare to its earliest ventures, i.e. the cafe in Mayfair, London, that puts rock memorabilia on the walls.

Of course, for the people who still regularly call it home, none of that matters. The Hard Rock will likely always be considered an icon of the music world, even if investor meetings get in the way of open mic nights. Its fame around the world does vary just like any other franchise (it’s conspicuously absent from parts of Australia and Canada, for instance) but a growing online brand is maintaining its global relevance.

Cyberspace

On that note, the Hard Rock Cafe seems to be moving into the online casino industry, without shedding any of its prior interests in hospitality. The company already has 11 brick-and-mortar casinos, including one that opened in 2021 in Gary, Indiana, and another on the Las Vegas Strip, but it has been able to operate in cyberspace since 2018 when the Hard Rock casino started serving New Jersey.

Competition for customers in this space is fierce, especially in the United States, where the casino industry is still rather new. In an effort to get ahead of its rivals, the Hard Rock has started offering welcome bonuses to new players, which currently include no deposit spins and a $1,000 deposit match. In their post on the topic, the BonusFinder website indicates that this is fairly standard practice for US websites. Sites such as this provide all the necessary information for consumers to make informed decisions about the best option for them on the market.

Canada

With world domination seemingly complete, where does the Hard Rock go from here? As mentioned, there are still some gaps in its global coverage but the first steps toward fixing that are underway. By 2025, there should be a new Hard Rock in Canada, in London, Ontario. The franchise has previously had ten different establishments north of the border, all of which are now closed.

The Hard Rock also has plans to create around eight more hotels, casinos, and restaurants before the middle of this decade. This will include bases in smaller regions such as Serbia, Trinidad and Tobago, and Suriname, which will end up with two Hard Rock Cafes sometime in 2023. There are also plans for a Rockford, Illinois arm of the brand to accompany the Hard Rock in Chicago.

Overall, while the Hard Rock Cafe might be about as indie as McDonald’s in 2023, it’s still one of the most popular alternative hotel chains in the world.