Happenings
Published on July 5th, 2015 |
by Dr. Jerry Doby
BETX 2015 Event Recap: The Hype Magazine and Publicity Connection Media Appreciation and Gifting Suite
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!
ApolloNightLA Co-host Arif
The amazing Karen Sims, Producer / Co-host ApolloNightLA Radio Show
Latin Pop singer Drakko
Comedian / Radio Host Roz Washington came with the ApolloNightLA crew!
Neo-Soul singer / Spoken word artist Vintage
Comedianne Roz Washington
from the loft ESPR CEO Edna Sims holding court!
from the loft
Three amazing young lionesses, Photographer extraordinaire G (l), Lyricist Dredded Cas (r) and Neo-Soul / Spoken word artist Vintage (C)
Networking
Our EdNChief with HipHopLeague CEO
Nice lids!
Actor Kelly Perine
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 Candyholics CEO
Sweet Tooth handled!
Tags: AMC (TV channel), Arif, Cable television, CBS, Drako, Edna Sims, ESPN, Falling Skies, FX (TV channel), HBO, Jaguar, Jocko Sims, Karen Sims, Kelly Perine, Pay television, Publicity Connection, Roz Washington, Showtime (TV channel), TNT (TV channel)
About the Author
Dr. Jerry Doby Editor-in-Chief of The Hype Magazine, Media and SEO Consultant, Journalist, Ph.D. and retired combat vet. 2023 recipient of The President's Lifetime Achievement Award. Partner at THM Media Group. Member of the U.S. Department of Arts and Culture, the United States Press Agency and ForbesBLK.