About:
Southern Entertainment Awards,

Welcome to the hottest awards show in the South! The Southern Entertainment Awards is here to represent for those responsible for contributing to the growth of southern music. We highlight the accomplishments of the top DJ's, Producers, Recording Artists, Labels, Websites, Retail Stores, Models and Clothing companies in the SOUTH. Our awards show is designed to give credit to those left out by other award shows, and also to shine light on independent artists, but the south as a whole.

We started this awards show in 2004, and had over 752 people in attendance. We exceeded those numbers in 2005 & 2006 with attendance numbers well of over 1,200 people. As we move closer to the 4th Annual Southern Ent. Awards we are expecting over 2,500 people to attend this event during the weekend of Jan 25-28, 2007 at The Grand Casino Resort in Tunica, MS. The Southern Ent Awards now covers all 11 states in the South: (TN, GA, OK, TX, MS, FL, AR, AL, NC SC and LA) and we are currently backed by almost 400 DJs and 200 Independent Record Labels. We represent the "Who's Who" of Entertainment in the South, and it has been noted in various magazine articles that this event has filled a long over-due void in the SOUTH.

The Southern Entertainment Awards is a great place to see and hear some of the HOTTEST MUSIC IN THE SOUTH! We provide a weekend full of activities designed to recognize & promote Southern Music, and at the same time create an ideal environment for networking with various people in the industry. We will, not only bring the South together as a whole, but to also provide a pedestal for Southern Music that the World will have to recognize.

In only it..s 4th year, the Southern Entertainment Awards & Conference has made it, its top priority to bring together over 1,500 music professionals, artists, djs, fans, media outlets and more to network, build relationships and celebrate the culture of ..Southern Entertainment... This 4 day event is packed with conference sessions, artist showcases, networking opportunities and, of course, the awards ceremony.

So, if you record, distribute, market, manufacture, model, advertise or love music, the Southern Entertainment Awards and Industry Insight Conference is a MUST ATTEND EVENT for you. We support the mix-tapes, artists, labels, magazines, websites and anyone who not only celebrates Southern Music, but also promotes its advancement. We feel that it is our duty to honor those and broadcast their accomplishments to the World!

HipHopFriends is proud to announce that is the official sponsor of this years I Rock Them Mic Urban Radio Conference in Miami. The I Rock The Mic (IRTM) Conference is a weekend retreat dedicated to strengthen the urban radio community. It was founded in 2005 by Rick Party, President and CEO, Sizzle Productions, Inc. The conference was born out of the belief that there is a need to bring together urban radio professionals to stimulate talent development, network and provide opportunities that promote cultural diversity within the industry.

 

IRTM is committed to nurturing urban radio professionals in a variety of disciplines. Through competitive talent showcases and innovative annual programming initiatives (include panel discussions, workshops and seminars), the conference attracts and helps develop top-tier urban radio talents and professionals.

 

THE FAMILY REUNION of  URBAN RADIO

Date: December 1-3, 2006

I Rock The Mic Urban Radio Conference

To All Record Labels and Artists,

The Number one web cast radio HipHopFriendsOnline.com is now offering sponsor radio slots. That's right you can now broadcast globally to you fans and new customers. Promote you next album, mixtape, tour, etc. We've recieved 1.5 million listeners worldwide. Don't miss on this oppurtunity to GET YOU MUSIC HEARD. Sponsorship details are below. Contact us for more details.

 

HipHopFriendsOnline.com service fee is $600 for three month of broadcasting. That's just $200 a month. Our one month broadcasting fee is $250. You save $150 with more services included. The services are as follows:

 

• Webpage dedicated to your show (Bio, Charts, Play List)

• Personal Email Address

• Uploading and Editing of (3) programs

• Inclusion on all press releases (650,000 opt-in)

• Name of show on flyers (20,000)

• Street Team Promotions provided by Full Fledge Record Pool

 

*Other services such as 30 sec commercials, distribution of Mixtapes throughout tour in goodie bags and web banners are an additional fee.

 

 

SERVICE FEE:

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$600 (3) months broadcast

3 Shows uploaded and archived with all services

 

$1,000 (6) months broadcast

6 Shows uploaded and archived with all services plus more*

 

$2,000 (1) year broadcast

11 Shows uploaded and archived with all services plus more*

 

$250 (1) month broadcast

1 Show uploaded and archived limited services

 

Additional Service Fees:

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30 Sec Commercial on (1) programs $125

30 Sec Commercial on all programs $300

Animated Web Banner $300

Mixtape CD Distribution - 100 Units Minimum $250

Logo Insert on Press Releases $75

Logo Insert on T-Shirts $90

Street Team for Events - Flyers Distribution $275

Myspace Pages Design $400

 

Payment Methods:

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Payment can be made with Pay Pal @ payment@hiphopfriends.com, Money Order or Check mailed to the address below.

 

If you need any more information, please feel free to contact Feygens @ 631-236-9023 or email info@hiphopfriends.com

 

Mailing Address:

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HipHopFriends, Inc.

Attn: Music Coordinator

471 Elmont Road, Temple Bldg. 2nd Floor

Elmont, New York 11003

THE WEBBY AWARDS

The Webby Awards is the leading international award honoring excellence on the Internet. Established in 1996 during the Web's infancy, The Webbys are presented by The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences, a 550-member body of leading Web experts, business figures, luminaries, visionaries and creative celebrities.

Reflecting the tremendous growth of the Internet as a tool for business and everyday lives, The Webbys honor excellence in over 100+ categories including Websites, Interactive Advertising and Online Film & Video.

WEBSITES
"Celebrates sites that pave important paths to the Internet's
next phase" - The Wall Street Journal

For over a decade, The Webby Awards has recognized the best of the Web from around the world. With over 65 categories -- from Personal Websites and Blogs, to Corporate Communications, Automotive, Fashion, Sports and Retail -- The Webby Awards is the Internet's most respected symbol of success. Last year's winners ranged from multinational companies and agencies to the smallest design shops and blogs including Google Maps, Crispin, Porter + Bogusky, Mercedes-AMG, Saatchi & Saatchi, Flickr, The Onion, BBC, OgilvyOne, Orange, Postsecret, Cute Overload and the video blog Rocketboom.

Each entry is reviewed by the brightest minds on the Web; see iadas.net for a complete list of judges. Winning an "online Oscar" honors your team, generates incredible press and media exposure, enhances your business, validates your hard work and grows your audience.

HipHopFriends, Inc . and HipHopFriendsOnline.com, of New York has been named a National Finalist in the Silver Microphone Awards for the year 2005. The competition, in its 21 st year, is designed to select the best local and regional radio commercials, audio programs and web sites created by advertising agencies, audio production companies and radio station in the United States.

A commercial broadcast created by HipHopFriendsOnline.com was named the National Finalist in the category of radio station, web cast and broadcasting.

The creative programming spots were created by HipHopFriendsOnline.com top record breaking DJ's. These DJ's include: DJ Korna Kirv, DJ Ricky Dee, DJ D'Doxx, DJ Heathen, DJ Lady J, DJ Steady Pace, DJ Spazo and many more.

The Silver Microphone Award competition was open to the more than 40,000 advertising agencies, production studios and radio stations in the United States. Entries in the 39 categories were judge for creativity, production, quality, copywriting, talent and overall effectiveness.

A panel of judges, representing all aspect of the broadcast and advertising industry rated each entry. Four finalists from each category entered a second round of judging to determine the National Winner in each category. The National Winners and National Finalist were among the best radio commercials, audio programs and websites produced within the United States in the last year.