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Shefik Launches His 'Invocation' Audio Productions at Amazon Music
In August 2019, Amazon Music got its first smartwatch app available on selected Garmin smartwatches.

November 30, 2020 Distribution

At Amazon Music, media personality Shefik launches audio content — packaged as a podcast — from his self-produced multimedia series, "Shefik presents Invocation". As of 2020, Amazon Music had 55 million listeners, located across multiple countries.

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Shefik Launches His 'Invocation' Audio Productions at Stitcher
Stitcher is the easiest way to listen, download, and discover podcasts for free across iOS, Android, Web, and more.

December 5, 2020 Distribution

At Stitcher, media personality Shefik launches audio content — packaged as a podcast — from his self-produced multimedia series, "Shefik presents Invocation". In July 2020, Sirius XM acquired Stitcher for $325 million.

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Shefik Launches His 'Invocation' Audio Productions at Audible
Audible audio files are compatible with hundreds of audio players, PDAs, mobile phones, and streaming media devices.

December 16, 2020 Distribution

At Audible, media personality Shefik launches audio content — packaged as a podcast — from his self-produced multimedia series, "Shefik presents Invocation". On January 31, 2008, Amazon announced it would buy Audible for about $300 million.

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Shefik Launches His 'Invocation' Audio Productions at Gaana
Gaana is India's largest audio streaming app, where you can access millions of songs and podcasts.

December 16, 2020 Distribution

At Gaana, media personality Shefik launches audio content — packaged as a podcast — from his self-produced multimedia series, "Shefik presents Invocation". Gaana is India's largest commercial music streaming service with over 200 million monthly users.

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Shefik Launches His 'Invocation' Audio Productions at Radio.com
Radio.com is available online, via mobile devices, and devices such as Chromecast.

December 18, 2020 Distribution

At Radio.com, media personality Shefik launches audio content — packaged as a podcast — from his self-produced multimedia series, "Shefik presents Invocation". Radio.com was originally created by CBS Radio and was acquired by Entercom.

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Shefik Launches His 'Invocation' Audio Productions at JioSaavn
On March 23, 2018, Saavn announced merger with JioMusic in a deal worth more than $1 billion.

December 22, 2020 Distribution

At JioSaavn, Shefik launches audio content from his multimedia series, "Shefik presents Invocation". As the largest streaming platform for South Asian music and audio entertainment, JioSaavn has a base of more than 104 million active monthly listeners.

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Shefik Participates With Podfest Expo and Sets Guinness World Record
This is the second Guinness World Record that Shefik has participated (and achieved) within the past year.

March 1, 2021 Accolades

Listed as an achievement by Podfest Expo (USA), the Guinness World Record for "the largest attendance for a virtual podcasting conference in one week" is now set at 5,003. Shefik actively participated, where he was counted amongst the attendees.

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Shefik to Produce and Host New Video Series 'In Our Time' for 247films.tv
Intended as news and politics from the LGBTQIA+ community, the series will provide a unique perspective.

March 12, 2021 Announcements

Sir Shefik is hosting a new video series titled "In Our Time" for streaming platform 247films.tv. Intended as news and politics from the LGBTQIA+ community, the series will provide a unique perspective to current events and its relevancy to the community.

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Shefik Returns as Official Judge for 13th Annual Shorty Awards
This is the fourth consecutive year that Shefik has been named a judge for the competition.

March 29, 2021 Judging

Shefik returns as an official judge for the 13th Annual Shorty Awards. This year's finalists include campaigns by ViacomCBS, MTV International, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, L'Oréal, AT&T, CBS News, CNN, Verizon, BBC Studios, and PBS Kids.

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Shefik Launches His 'Invocation' Audio Productions at Pandora
The service carries a focus on recommendations based on the "Music Genome Project".

April 9, 2021 Distribution

At Pandora, media personality Shefik launches audio content — packaged as a podcast — from his self-produced multimedia series, "Shefik presents Invocation". In 2019, Pandora had about 63.5 million active monthly users, and 6.2 million subscribers.

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Shefik Launches His 'Invocation' Video Productions Worldwide at Roku
Roku streaming devices are used by millions of consumers in North America, Latin America, and in parts of Europe.

April 13, 2021 Distribution

At Roku, Shefik launches content from his award-winning video series, "Shefik presents Invocation". Active Roku accounts at the end of 2018 topped 27 million. Streaming hours in 2018 were about 24 billion hours of movies, TV episodes, sports, and more.

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Shefik Launches His 'Invocation' Audio Productions at Overcast
Overcast works with the open, standard world of podcasts.

April 14, 2021 Distribution

At Overcast, media personality Shefik launches audio content — packaged as a podcast — from his self-produced multimedia series, "Shefik presents Invocation". Overcast is an iOS app by Marco Arment which downloads and plays podcasts.

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Shefik Launches His 'Invocation' Audio Productions at Pocket Casts
Pocket Casts is available for Android, iOS, and online, as well as Amazon Echo, CarPlay, Android Auto, Sonos, and more.

April 19, 2021 Distribution

At Pocket Casts, Shefik launches audio content — packaged as a podcast — from his multimedia series, "Shefik presents Invocation". Pocket Casts is owned by a consortium of public radio stations in NPR, WNYC Studios, WBEZ Chicago, and This American Life.

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Shefik Launches His 'Invocation' Audio Productions at Player FM
A large mobile and web audience, and excellent search engine optimization, make Player FM a key destination.

April 20, 2021 Distribution

At Player FM, Shefik launches audio content — packaged as a podcast — from his multimedia series, "Shefik presents Invocation". Player FM brings millions of listeners across their Apple App Store and Google Play apps, as well as their website.

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Shefik Launches His 'Invocation' Audio Productions at RadioPublic
RadioPublic is a technology company, and a public benefit corporation, creating exceptional products.

April 21, 2021 Distribution

At RadioPublic, media personality Shefik launches audio content — packaged as a podcast — from his multimedia series, "Shefik presents Invocation". The startup's original group of investors included WGBH, The New York Times, and American Public Media.

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Shefik Launches His 'Invocation' Audio Productions at Breaker
Breaker is the world's first social podcast experience.

April 22, 2021 Distribution

At Breaker, Shefik launches audio content — packaged as a podcast — from his multimedia series, "Shefik presents Invocation". Breaker graduated from Y Combinator in winter 2017 and now employs a small team of software engineers and designers.

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Shefik Launches His 'Invocation' Audio Productions at Castbox
Castbox is the best free podcast app on Android, Apple iPhone, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Carplay and Android Auto.

April 26, 2021 Distribution

At Castbox, media personality Shefik launches audio content — packaged as a podcast — from his multimedia series, "Shefik presents Invocation". Since its launch in 2016, Hong Kong-based Castbox has gained over 15 million users worldwide.

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Shefik Launches His 'Invocation' Audio Productions at Listen Notes
Listen Notes is dedicated to building the most comprehensive podcast database.

May 3, 2021 Distribution

At Listen Notes, media personality Shefik launches audio content — packaged as a podcast — from his multimedia series, "Shefik presents Invocation". Listen Notes, a leading podcast search engine, is used by over 1 million people every month.

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Shefik Returns as Judge for 2021 Vega Digital Awards
The awards jury panel is exceptional in the depth of expertise it draws on from its extensive judging community.

May 25, 2021 Judging

For the third year, Shefik returns as a judge for the 2021 Vega Digital Awards, where he served alongside a panel of esteemed judges. This year's winners include HP, State Farm, National Air and Space Museum, and Graduate Management Admission Council.

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Shefik Launches His 'Invocation' Audio Productions at OwlTail
OwlTail is available for free via iOS, as well as online.

May 26, 2021 Distribution

At OwlTail, media personality Shefik launches audio content — packaged as a podcast — from his multimedia series, "Shefik presents Invocation". OwlTail seeks to improve the podcast listening experience by bringing curated podcast recommendations.

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Shefik Returns as Official Judge for 42nd Annual Telly Awards
At the start of the season, Telly Awards welcomed Ghetto Film School and We Are Parable as media partners.

May 28, 2021 Judging

Media personality and technology maven Shefik returns as official judge for the 42nd Annual Telly Awards. This year's winners include Netflix, Microsoft, Condé Nast, HBO Latin America, Nickelodeon, BET Digital, Adobe, PlayStation, and BBC Global News.

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Shefik Returns as Associate Judge for 25th Annual Webby Awards
Inaugural Webby Anthem Award presented to Pharrell Williams for his mission-driven work.

May 30, 2021 Judging

Media personality Shefik returns as an Associate Judge for the 25th Annual Webby Awards. This year's winners include Oprah Winfrey, BTS, Megan Thee Stallion, Katy Perry, Charles Barkley, Shaquille O'Neal, Gordon Ramsay, Kristen Bell, and James Corden.

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CoWell Solutions Reflects on One-Year Milestone With MIT COVID-19 Challenge
The winning team of CoWell Solutions was initially formed by individuals from seven different countries.

July 1, 2021 Announcements

MIT hosted a series of challenges to empower the world to take action on the COVID-19 crisis. A group of determined individuals banded together to form the foundation for an ambitious project named CoWell Solutions, of which MIT praised in high regard.

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Shefik Celebrates 5-Year Anniversary of His Syndicated Radio Show
The radio show has amassed over 800,000 enlightened listeners monthly, and every month the audience increases.

July 4, 2021 Announcements

Since its debut on July 4, 2016, the nationally syndicated, terrestrial radio show "Shefik presents Invocation", as well as its accompanying website, has won over 40 industry awards. The website serves as a conduit for discussion of the show.

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Shefik Joins Forces With Anna's House to Combat Domestic Violence in Dallas, Texas
The event will be hosted by popular radio personality Veda Loca (Majic 94.5 FM), and many notable guests.

October 22, 2021 Announcements

On October 23, 2021, Media personality and philanthropist Shefik of the syndicated radio show "Shefik presents Invocation" is joining forces with Anna's House to combat domestic violence in Dallas, Texas. Their combined work is a community pillar.

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Robert D. Siano, Esq.: I Lost 8 Other Friends to Similar Tragedies — Photo Credit: Shefik

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November 15, 2017 Death

Robert D. Siano, Esq. has practiced law for over thirteen years and is an experienced attorney that handles matters involving entertainment, including intellectual property, contracts, and licensing.

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Chris Jasper: That's One of My Strong Points — Photo Credit: Shefik

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April 2, 2018 Love

Chris Jasper is a former member of The Isley Brothers and Isley-Jasper-Isley, and is responsible for writing and producing the majority of The Isley Brothers music and Isley-Jasper-Isley music. He is also an Inductee in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

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Satomi Hofmann: Letting Your Spirit Have a Breath — Photo Credit: Shefik

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October 12, 2017 Breathing

Satomi Hofmann is an actress, singer, musician, composer, and arranger living and working in the New York tri-state area. She is currently starring in "The Phantom of the Opera" on Broadway, with the role Wardrobe Mistress/Confidante.

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Rickey "Slikk Muzik" Offord: Speaking of Babyface — Photo Credit: Shefik

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August 9, 2017 Love

Rickey "Slikk Muzik" Offord is multi-platinum producer, who has worked with recording artists, such as Babyface, Ariana Grande, Chris Brown, Kirk Franklin, Jaime Foxx, Master P, Tank, and Ludacris.

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Alvaro Alencar: Change Is Not Something That We Can Control — Photo Credit: Shefik

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August 16, 2016 Change

Alvaro Alencar has over 140 records in his career spanning 20+ years. In this time, he has won 13 Latin Grammy Awards, over 25 Latin Grammy nominations, and over 30 platinum or gold certificates for CD and DVD sales, which total approximately 10 million.

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