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We’re partnering with The Podcast Show this year! Building A Brand Around Your Podcast. This special session for creators will feature the ideas, passion and energy of some vital podcasting voices Rita B, Ash Holme, Madam Joyce, Pilar Nalwimba on Wednesday 22nd May. Also don’t miss the chance to connect with us at The Creator Village during an 'Ask Me Anything' meetup. Get your tickets at https://lnkd.in/gXtfUY29 The Podcast Show will be held at The Business Design Centre from May 22-23.

News of Universal Music France (UMF) has entered into a new strategic relationship with Binetou Sylla, a producer and founder of the independent label Wèrè Wèrè Music has had us talking at VAMP HQ this week. The partnership will see Paris-based Binetou Sylla lead Def Jam Africa within French-speaking markets on the continent, in collaboration with Universal Music France and its Capitol France division. Def Jam Africa launched in May 2020, and originally expanded into three markets within French-speaking Africa; Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal and Cameroon, in July that year. It's fantastic to see the expansion of Def Jam Africa into more regions and engage with more international markets, where should they expand to next? #UniversalMusicAfrica #Music #DiverseMusic

This week, we were super interested to see that Taylor Swift has surpassed even her own crazy sales record with her 11th studio album, The Tortured Poets Department. With sales of the kind that occurred in the pre-streaming, physical music era, Swift’s latest LP secured a huge UK opening of 270,091 units, according to the Official Charts Company. It is her 12th No.1 album and her biggest opening to date; she also achieved the albums and singles chart double for the third time. The staggering volume of sales is underlined by the fact that The Tortured Poets Department has actually outsold the rest of the combined Top 75 albums by around 3,900 units. The Tortured Poets Department has the biggest weekly sales since March 2017, when Ed Sheeran’s Divide achieved consumption of 303,520 in its second week at the summit. Swift’s album beat the opening for Adele’s 30 (261,856) in November 2021. For an international artist, it’s the biggest opening week in the UK since Scissor Sisters’ Ta-Dah, which moved 288,167 on debut in 2006. What has been your favourite album released in 2024? #MusicMarketing #TaylorSwift #Strategy

Interesting to see new studio, Story Works launching in south-west London -Exciting times ahead for the UK film industry! As a black-owned PR agency, we're eager to share our perspective on the booming opportunities in unit work within this dynamic landscape. The UK has become a hotspot for Hollywood productions, thanks to its stellar locations, seasoned crews, and enticing incentives. With a staggering £6.27bn spent on high-end TV and film productions in 2022 alone, the demand for skilled professionals has never been higher. Despite challenges posed by the pandemic, including the US Sag-Aftra actors' strike and reduced spending by streaming giants like Disney and Netflix, the industry has shown remarkable resilience. This resilience is bolstered by ongoing government support, such as increased tax relief for independent films, ensuring sustained growth in the sector. At VAMP we're keen to leverage our expertise and network to capitalise on the burgeoning opportunities in unit work. Let's collaborate and contribute to the continued success and diversity of the UK film industry! #UKFilmIndustry #DiversityInFilm #UnitWorkOpportunities

This week, we've been thrilled to see Ncuti Gatwa, known for his work in Doctor Who leading the cast in a revival of Oscar Wilde’s "The Importance of Being Earnest" at London's National Theatre! It continues to highlight the importance of diversity and representation in theatre. As a black actor taking on a leading role in a renowned play, Gatwa's casting is a testament to the growing inclusivity in the performing arts industry. Catch this groundbreaking production at the National Theatre’s Lyttelton theatre from Nov. 20 to Jan. 25, 2025. Don’t miss out on this celebration of black excellence in theatre! We would love to support more black theatre campaigns with our network of press and influencers, for more information please reach out! #BlackTheatre #RepresentationMatters #TheImportanceOfBeingEarnest

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Final deadline is tomorrow! The Pros Awards are the first industry awards to: ⭐ Be judged by Black, Asian, Mixed Race and Ethnic Minority (BME) PR and comms pros ⭐ Celebrate talented BME PR and comms pros ⭐ Celebrate inclusive work The Pros Awards 2024 were developed by #bmeprpros. Enter now at theprosawards.com because representation matters. Final deadline: 23:59 on Thursday 21 March 2024

Don't miss out! The Pros Awards are the first industry awards to: ⭐ Be judged by Black, Asian, Mixed Race and Ethnic Minority (BME) PR and comms pros ⭐ Celebrate talented BME PR and comms pros ⭐ Celebrate inclusive work The Pros Awards 2024 were developed by #bmeprpros. Enter now at theprosawards.com because representation matters. Final deadline: 23:59 on Thursday 21 March 2024