BETX 2015 Event Recap: The Hype Magazine and Publicity Connection Media Appreciation and Gifting Suite

Dr. Jerry Doby July 5, 2015

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Actor/Entertainer/Radio Show Host Jocko Sims (TNT "Last Ship"; Showtime "Masters of Sex"

One of the key points of attending events like the BET Experience is to network,and of course be seen. Some of the unsung heroes are media both big and small gather in spots just to unwind from the hustle…here are a few looks from this year’s “Media Appreciation and Gifting Suite” #BETX 2015

This event brought out celebs and media as well as some key industry types! Actors Jocko Sims (TNT’s Last Ship and Showtime’s Masters of Sex) and Kelly Perine (UPN One on One) as well as key Los Angeles media faces. (All photos by Geneva Relf for The Hype Magazine)

ApolloNightLA Co-host Arif and his very patient wife!

The amazing Karen Sims, Producer / Co-host ApolloNightLA Radio Show

Comedian / Radio Host Roz Washington came with the ApolloNightLA crew!

Neo-Soul singer / Spoken word artist Vintage

from the loft ESPR CEO Edna Sims holding court!

Three amazing young lionesses, Photographer extraordinaire G (l), Lyricist Dredded Cas (r) and Neo-Soul / Spoken word artist Vintage (C)

StayFly lid designer chills with K Michelle cover

Event hosts Jaguar of Publicity Connection and Jerry Doby, Editor-in-Chief of The Hype Magazine talk pre-event

Candiholics put it down for those with a sweet tooth

The Hype Magazine Media Appreciation and Gifting Suite — Actor Kelly Perine (UPN One on One) and The Hype Magazine Editor-in-Chief Jerry Doby (Photo: Geneva Relf / The Hype Magazine)

Dr. Jerry Doby

Dr. Jerry Doby, PhD, is Editor-in-Chief of The Hype Magazine, Recipient of The President's Lifetime Achievement Award, a Media and SEO Consultant, award-winning Journalist, and retired combat vet. . Member of the U.S. Department of Arts and Culture, the United States Press Agency and ForbesBLK. Connect with Dr. Doby across social media @jerrydoby_ or https://www.jerrydoby.com