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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.

Tags: Audio ProductionsConceptualizeContent CreatorAudioConcept

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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.

Tags: PodcastAndroidOriginal ProductionsAmazon AlexaAudio Productions

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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.

Tags: ProductionsSocial Podcast Content CreatorBreakerOriginal Productions

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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.

Tags: WGBHThe New York TimesAudioRadioPublicAudio Productions

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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.

Tags: AudioAudio ProductionsApple App StorePodcastOriginal Productions

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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.

Tags: Audio ContentProductionsAndroidAudio ProductionsiOS

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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.

Tags: Talk ShowOriginal ProductionsOvercastPodcastsCelebrities

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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.

Tags: Original ProductionsDistribution DealVideosDevicesVideo Series

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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.

Tags: Audio ProductionsAudioOriginal ProductionsApple WatchAndroid

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.

Tags: TEDVirgin AmericaSocial MediaAmerican ExpressHBO

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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.

Tags: RelevancyUnique PerspectiveNewsCurrent EventsSir Shefik

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.

Tags: ExpoGuinness World RecordsUnited StatesVirtualPodfest Expo

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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.

Tags: PodcastInterviewsAudio ProductionsThought-ProvokingJioSaavn

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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.

Tags: ProductionsCBSAudio ContentAudio ContentAudio

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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.

Tags: Content CreatorGaanaIndiaProductionsAudio Productions

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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.

Tags: PodcastDistribution DealContent CreatorAudioAmazon

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.

Tags: Recording ArtistsRadio StationsDecadesPoliticiansRadio Frequencies

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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.

Tags: Amazon MusicContent CreatorArgentinaAudio ProductionsAudio

Shefik Returns as Official Judge for 5th Annual Shorty Social Good Awards
Shorty Social Good Awards recognize excellence in the professional social media community.

November 27, 2020 Judging

Media personality Shefik returns as an official judge for the 5th Annual Shorty Social Good Awards. This year's winners include The Walt Disney Company, ViacomCBS, HBO, IBM Originals, United Nations Foundation, National Geographic, and Global Citizen.

Tags: Global CitizenViacomCBSAmgenPayPalHBO

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Shefik to Moderate Series of Panels at Hip-Hop Tech Con
The mission is to expose best practices in technology, while accelerating a new breed of entrepreneurs.

October 30, 2020 Appearances

On November 2, 2020, Shefik will be moderating series of panels at Hip-Hop Tech Con. The panels are scheduled to consist of a powerhouse group of industry professionals, including Doctor Dré (Co-Host, "Yo! MTV Raps" and Radio Personality, SiriusXM).

Tags: Panel DiscussionHip-HopNick AdamsDiscussionsJune Archer

Shefik to Host 46th Annual Harambee Festival in Dallas, Texas
Harambee literally means "all pull together" in Swahili, and is also the official motto of Kenya.

October 27, 2020 Appearances

On Saturday, October 31, 2020, media personality Shefik is hosting the 46th Annual Harambee Festival live. The festival is the oldest and largest African-American cultural event in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex of Texas, with over 15,000 in attendance.

Tags: KenyaHarambeeYouthCitizens' Committee to Save Our ChildrenSwahili

Shefik to Moderate LGBTQ+ Discussion With Bruce Cohen, Christopher Donaldson, Peppermint, and Kareem Ferguson
Bruce Cohen is an Academy Award winning producer of film, television, theatre, and live events.

August 6, 2020 Appearances

Sir Shefik Macauley (known mononymously as Shefik) will moderate a Master Cypher titled "LGBTQ+, The Culture & Film". This panel discussion will be a no-holds barred conversation on the politics of being LGBTQ+ in film and in the culture of hip-hop.

Tags: Hip Hop Film FestivalBruce CohenActorsKareem FergusonFilm Directors

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Shefik Launches His 'Invocation' Audio Productions at TuneIn
TuneIn is designed with all of your favorite devices in mind to deliver the worlds best listening experience.

August 5, 2020 Distribution

At TuneIn, Shefik launches audio content from his multimedia series, "Shefik presents Invocation". TuneIn has more than 75 million monthly active users. TuneIn is integrated in hundreds of car models, including Mercedes Benz, Volvo, and Tesla.

Tags: Distribution DealAndroid AutoTeslaAudioVolvo

Shefik to Conclude 2020 World Tour at Hip Hop Film Festival in New York City
The world tour is well underway, after recently completing stops in South Africa, Italy, Kenya, and West Africa.

August 4, 2020 Appearances

Media personality Shefik is hosting a new video series titled "Conversations from the Culture" for Hip Hop Film Festival. Selected filmmakers throughout the world sit down with Shefik in New York City to discuss film, politics, and more.

Tags: FilmHip Hop Film FestivalCR CapersFilm FestivalsRevolt TV

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Shefik Launches His 'Invocation' Audio Productions at iHeartRadio
iHeartMedia is the number one audio company in the United States, reaching nine out of 10 Americans every month.

August 2, 2020 Distribution

At iHeartRadio, Shefik launches audio content from his multimedia series, "Shefik presents Invocation". iHeartRadio is available across more than 250 platforms and 2,000 devices, including BMW ConnectedDrive, GM Vehicles, Comcast Xfinity X1, and VIZIO.

Tags: iHeartRadioEthnicitiesCelebritiesCreedsOccupations

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