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Hasan Brown, has a Bachelors of Science Degree from Colgate University (’94) and a Masters Degree, in Hospitality Management from Florida International University (’97). In the Hospitality industry his experience is diversified, encompassing operations, strategic planning training and supervision. He has demonstrated leadership, organizational, analytical & interpersonal skills to a wide range of projects. He has also recruited, trained, groomed and supervised several supervisory, assistant managers and key staff. Since leaving the hospitality business, for the past 15 years Hasan has various developed a strong background planning and implementing marketing campaigns and working closely with media outlets to enhance clientele image; also providing business management, consultation and talent booking for various performers. Further he provided direction to all facets of public relations, with a focus in Media Placements, Event Planning, and Product Development. The company’s range of services includes promotion and publicity, marketing and consultation. The Puzzle Marketing & Media team is lead by its founder, Publicist, Hasan Brown, who has over 15 years of marketing experience and prides himself on his reputation of creating momentum for his clients. Hasan’s professional and personal experience cover the spectrum, with recognition ranging from earning a Gold Record to having and Award*** named in his honor at his Alma Mater, Colgate University. Hasan has delivered marketing and public relations campaigns in various industries. With a history of connecting mainstream products with the urban communities in South Florida, Hasan has helped launch urban initiatives for various Restaurants and Lounges, Newspapers, Hotels & Resorts, Festivals/Concerts, On-air Radio Personalities, Record Labels and more. Hasan Brown is a music professional whose career was born on upstate New York college radio, and solidified in street team promotions in the mid 90’s in South Florida. He has earned a gold record for his participation in a monumental campaign with Virgin/Noo Trybe Records artists Do or Die. Furthermore, he has conducted marketing blitzes in S. Florida for Scarface, Geto Boys and the Original Gangsta Soundtrack. He has also worked other powerhouse labels such as LaFace and Universal, on projects such as Outkast, Toni Braxton, Lost Boyz, Goodie Mob, and Donnell Jones.

In his Public Relations & Marketing endeavors he has worked with companies such as Luster Hair Care, Rolling Out Newspaper, Refugee Clothing, Source Magazine, Boost Mobile; Events such as Miami Carnival (90k Attendees), South Florida SummerFest Ft. Akon, Lil Wayne, Keysha Cole (8.5k Attendees), Miami Sting 2003 (12k Attendees), Power 96 Miami Reggae Fest (6.5k Attendees) T.I. and Young Jeezy Concert (9.5k Attendees); and Artist/Talent such as Digable Planets, Ladybug Mecca, Black Sheep, Julian Marley, Goapele, N'dambi, Grizz Chapman (30 Rock), J. Ivy, Jaguar Wright, Grind Mode, The Baka Boyz and more. ***The Hasan Brown Award, given annually to the player who best typifies the spirit of Colgate basketball through his hard work, intensity and commitment.

DJ BIG DOSE




AKIL JENNINGS

WORKING WITH PUZZLE MARKETING & MEDIA YOU WILL HAVE ACCESS TO:

~Expertise in PR and Special Events

~Innovative, Affordable, and Non-traditional approaches

~Relationships in entertainment, politics and with corporate entities

~Ongoing Strategy Advisement on Marketing

Services:

~Publicity - It is our creed to expose our clients to their desired target market. We are able to hone a story, package it intelligently, and present it persuasively to the appropriate media.

~Event Planning – We specialize in product launches and press receptions that effectively brand your product to both press and consumers alike.

~Marketing & Promotion- Whether it be direct marketing, online campaigns or hand-to-hand "grass roots marketing" we will reach your demographic and expose your product effectively.

~Bookings – Because our clients range from motivational speakers, book authors to singers we have booked our clients anywhere from Barnes & Nobles to Industry "Related" Panels to Radio Talk Shows.