Photographed: (L-R)
Alan Becker (SVP Product Development, RED), Nick Cannon, Wendy Washington (EVP Artist & Media Development, RED), Bob Morelli (President, RED)
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June 17, 2013 // New York, NY - NCredible Entertainment and RED Distribution is proud to announce the signing of an exclusive new partnership. Upcoming releases from NCredible Entertainment/RED will include Cannon's own comedy and music releases as well as film / TV compilations and select artists such as rap duos Wonder Broz and Queenz who are under the NCredible Entertainment umbrella.
Founded by Cannon in 2009, NCredible Entertainment has become a powerhouse in the entertainment industry as a highly successful multi-media company with a music division, and TV and film production for projects including TeenNick's Annual "Halo Awards," MTV docu-series "Son of A Gun," two "School Gyrls" movies and "Ragz" starring KeKe Palmer for Nickelodeon, the new season and return of Wild N' Out for MTV2 premiering July 9th and most recently directing his first studio film, "Cliques" for Lions Gate.
Cannon also inked a multi-year, multi-million first look production deal with NBC Networks to develop scripted and unscripted fare for the network earlier this year and introduced a new sketch comedy show, "Incredible Crew" which premiered on Cartoon Network and has out performed American Idol in all key kids demos.
With the new deal, 'stache media, the full-service marketing agency within RED will play an integral part of maximizing the NCredible brand and its releases in all areas of marketing including new media, traditional retail, lifestyle marketing, radio and video promotion, strategic brand partnerships, and more.
Bob Morelli, President of RED stated, "We are thrilled to partner with Nick Cannon and NCredible Entertainment. Cannon is a multi-faceted entrepreneur and entertainer, and we look forward to working with him in every aspect on this exciting new deal."
Nick Cannon, Chairman of NCredible Entertainment adds, "Sony RED's entrepreneurial spirit and progressive approach makes it the perfect home for NCredible Entertainment. We are thrilled about this new partnership and look forward to working together."
ABOUT NCREDIBLE ENTERTAINMENT
Founded by Nick Cannon in 2009, NCredible Entertainment has quickly become a powerhouse in the entertainment industry. When he is not in front of the camera or a live audience, Cannon is busy running his highly successful multi-media company producing TV and film projects, including TeenNick's Annual "Halo Awards," MTV docu-series "Son of A Gun," two "School Gyrls" movies and "Ragz" starring KeKe Palmer for Nickelodeon, the new season and return of his highly successful sketch comedy & improv show Wild N' Out for MTV2 which premieres July 2013 and most recently directing his first studio film, "Cliques" for Lions Gate which is slated for release later this year. Cannon also inked a multi-year, multi-million first look production deal with NBC Networks to develop scripted and unscripted fare for the network earlier this year and introduced a new sketch comedy show, "Incredible Crew" which premiered on Cartoon Network and has out performed American Idol in all key kids demos. NCredible Entertainment's music division represents Cannon's own comedy and musical releases, and has worked with artists such as rap duos Wonder Broz, Queenz and singer Kristinia DeBarge to name a few. In addition, NCredible's product division, which introduced a top selling line of NCredible branded headphones at retail nationwide last year in conjunction with Monster Cable Products, Inc. has become a top seller at retail and boasts sales projections by end of 2013 to exceed $30 million.
ABOUT RED DISTRIBUTION
RED, an award-winning division of Sony Music Entertainment, headquartered in New York City, is widely recognized as the industry leader in music distribution and artist development. RED specializes in digital and physical sales, marketing, D2C, radio promotion and product development for more than 60 independent record labels, as well as select artists from Sony owned labels. RED's marketing outreach is unsurpassed in generating consumer awareness for artists, labels and brand partners. In 2009, RED launched 'stache media, a full service marketing agency specializing in music. 'stache media's expert staff provides marketing services in online marketing & publicity, college lifestyle marketing, advertising & consumer research, brand & partnership marketing, radio, video promotion and creative production. Sony Music Entertainment's merger/acquisition of IODA and The Orchard has expanded RED's reach into international as well as domestic markets.
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For more information on Nick Cannon and NCredible Ent., please contact:
Tracy H. Nguyen
323-461-5000
For more information on RED/'stache media, please contact:
Kelly Krueger
212-404-0772
