NEW YORK — Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com) is a media company that specializes in the creation, distribution, and monetization of podcasts. Stitcher provides ad sales and distribution services to 300+ shows. Stitcher is home to one of the largest podcast listening apps, giving listeners access to hundreds of thousands of podcasts.
At Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/shefik-presents-invocation-the-journey-continues), media personality Shefik launches audio content — packaged as a podcast — from his self-produced multimedia series, "Shefik presents Invocation" (https://invocation.co). He uses this media platform to amplify the voices and acknowledge the thought patterns of people across a variety of ages, ethnicities, occupations, creeds, and belief systems.
"I am excited about expanding my audience with Stitcher," says Shefik.
Stitcher is the world's largest pure-play podcasting company. The Stitcher app, available for iOS and Android devices, is one of the world's most popular podcast listening platforms, with a growing network of original content and a premium subscription service. Stitcher is on a mission to transform podcasting into a major part of the media landscape. In July 2020, SiriusXM acquired Stitcher for $325 million.
For the launch of "Shefik presents Invocation" at Stitcher, audio content features a multitude of high-profile personalities. Additional content will be added frequently. Upcoming episodes will feature 3-time Emmy Award nominee and Grammy Award nominee William Goldstein; Grammy Award nominee Kathy Sledge; drummer and musical director Abe Fogle; actor Jason Stuart; CR Capers (Founder, Hip Hop Film Festival and Founder, Harlem Film House); actor and live event host Tym Moss; and Joanne "J-Bird" Phillips (Founder and Executive Director, J-Bird Music for the Arts); as well as many more notable celebrities.
"Shefik presents Invocation" is a mesmerizing and thought-provoking journey through musical discovery and appreciation that spans the decades. Content includes video footage, and its audio is severed and packaged as a conceptual radio show — currently broadcast on 23 terrestrial radio stations and frequencies throughout the United States — as well as a podcast, under the title "Shefik presents Invocation: The Journey Continues". Each episode, produced by Shefik, highlights one relatable focal point, encompassing a unique thematic concept that invigorates the audience with creative impact. The content is oftentimes aligned with Shefik's various philanthropic endeavors and alliances with non-profit organizations.
Top recording artists, actors, business executives, politicians, community leaders, and other special guests are invited to offer their own commentary on a given topic, as a supplement to Shefik's engaging mindset. The content's main online hub at https://invocation.co serves as a conduit for discussion of the content, while featuring related videos and auxiliary content. As of this writing, "Shefik presents Invocation" has won over 40 industry awards (for audio, video, and website), many of which were awarded at the highest level.
The journey continues right here and everywhere.
About Shefik
Celebrating over 20 years in the entertainment and technology industries, Shefik (https://shefik.info) is an accomplished industry insider, who has appeared on MTV, SiriusXM, PBS, BET, network television, and in print media, as well as internationally on TRT World (Turkish Radio and Television Corporation, based in Istanbul, Turkey). He has held senior-level positions at many Fortune 500 companies and celebrated brands, including IBM, NBCUniversal, MTV World, Merck, Merriam-Webster, and Wolters Kluwer. A seasoned pro in social media with a career background as a Lead Architect and Senior Web Developer, Shefik is on the cutting edge of new media. As a videographer and producer, his work has been featured in television broadcasts and video productions for TIME magazine, The Washington Center, "Unsung" (TV One), and Broadway World. Additionally, his photography has been featured in print and online publications, such as Daily Mail (based in United Kingdom), Harvard Kennedy School Magazine, Playbill, and China Press. He is currently the Executive Producer and Host of the nationally syndicated radio show "Shefik presents Invocation" (https://invocation.co), which is broadcast on 23 terrestrial radio stations and frequencies throughout the United States, as well as the internationally syndicated video series of the same name, via Amazon and other notable outlets.
Media Contacts
Shefik
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+1 (914) 548-5033
shefik@allknightaccess.com
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toni.knight@allknightaccess.com
Last Updated: May 30, 2021
