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Shefik Launches His 'Invocation' Audio Productions at Deezer
Deezer works across all your devices, both online and offline, with no listening limits.

July 12, 2020 Distribution

At Deezer, media personality Shefik launches audio content — packaged as a podcast — from his multimedia series, "Shefik presents Invocation". Deezer is a French online music streaming service with 14 million monthly active users, across 180 countries.

Tags: Distribution DealOriginal ProductionsAudio ProductionsProductionsFrench

Shefik Expands His Syndicated Radio Show to Hamilton Radio
The show has amassed over half a million enlightened listeners monthly, and every month the audience increases.

July 11, 2020 Distribution

The nationally syndicated radio show "Shefik presents Invocation" is currently broadcast on 23 terrestrial radio stations and frequencies throughout the United States. Each one-hour episode is executive-produced and hosted by media personality Shefik.

Tags: InternetSyndicated Radio ShowRadio ShowAudienceIncrease

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Shefik Journeys to West Africa With Top Film Directors for 'Conversations From the Culture'
The world tour is well underway, after recently completing successful stops in South Africa, Italy, and Kenya.

July 11, 2020 Appearances

Media personality Shefik is hosting a new video series titled "Conversations from the Culture" for Hip Hop Film Festival in West Africa. Selected African filmmakers sit down with Shefik in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire to discuss film, politics, and more.

Tags: Hip Hop Film FestivalFilmDifferent CulturesCultureDiscussions

Shefik Celebrates 4-Year Anniversary of His Syndicated Radio Show
The show has amassed over half a million enlightened listeners monthly, and every month the audience increases.

July 4, 2020 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.

Tags: Radio Show4-Year AnniversaryRadioInterviewsRadio Stations

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Shefik Expands His Syndicated Radio Show to Garland, Texas
Each episode highlights one relatable focal point, encompassing a unique thematic concept.

July 4, 2020 Distribution

The nationally syndicated radio show "Shefik presents Invocation" is currently broadcast on 23 terrestrial radio stations and frequencies throughout the United States. Each one-hour episode is executive-produced and hosted by media personality Shefik.

Tags: TerrestrialRadioTerrestrial Radio StationsSyndication DealTexas

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Shefik Launches His 'Invocation' Audio Productions at Google Podcasts
With Google Podcasts, you can find and listen to the world's podcasts for free.

July 4, 2020 Distribution

At Google Podcasts, media personality Shefik launches audio content from his self-produced multimedia series, "Shefik presents Invocation". You can access the Google Podcasts app on iOS, Android, and Windows. Google Cast is also supported.

Tags: AndroidGoogle CastGoogleAudioAudio Productions

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Shefik Expands His Syndicated Radio Show to Washington, D.C.
Each episode highlights one relatable focal point, encompassing a unique thematic concept.

July 2, 2020 Distribution

The nationally syndicated radio show "Shefik presents Invocation" is currently broadcast on 23 terrestrial radio stations and frequencies throughout the United States. Each one-hour episode is executive-produced and hosted by media personality Shefik.

Tags: SyndicatedRadio FrequenciesOutreachRadio StationsWashington, D.C.

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Shefik Launches His 'Invocation' Audio Productions at Apple Podcasts
Apple Podcasts is the best place to discover audio stories that entertain, inform, and inspire.

June 29, 2020 Distribution

At Apple Podcasts, Shefik launches audio content from his multimedia series, "Shefik presents Invocation". Use the Apple Podcasts app on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, on your Mac, or on your Apple TV. You can also listen on your Apple Watch.

Tags: PodcastsApple TVDevicesAudioiPod Touch

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Shefik Launches His 'Invocation' Audio Productions at Spotify
Spotify is the most popular global audio streaming subscription service with 286 million users, across 79 markets.

June 28, 2020 Distribution

At Spotify, Shefik launches audio content from his multimedia series, "Shefik presents Invocation". Spotify is the most popular global audio streaming subscription service with 286 million users, including 130 million subscribers, across 79 markets.

Tags: SwedenPhoneMusic ListeningProductionsAudio

Shefik Journeys to Kenya With Top Film Directors for 'Conversations From the Culture'
The world tour is well underway, after recently completing successful stops in South Africa and Italy.

June 27, 2020 Appearances

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

Tags: Different CulturesFilm FestivalsCultureHip Hop Film FestivalCR Capers

Shefik Journeys to Italy With Top Film Directors for 'Conversations From the Culture'
The world tour is well underway, after recently completing a successful stop in South Africa.

June 13, 2020 Appearances

Media personality Shefik is hosting a new video series titled "Conversations from the Culture" for Hip Hop Film Festival in Europe. Selected European filmmakers sit down with Shefik in Rome, Italy to discuss film, politics, and more.

Tags: EuropeanEuropeFilmRome, ItalyPolitics

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Shefik (Virtually) Travels to South Africa to Host New Video Series for Hip Hop Film Festival
Episodes of the series are available for viewing on-demand via exclusive broadcast on 24/7 Films.

May 31, 2020 Appearances

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

Tags: South AfricaFilmmakersFilm FestivalsFestivalsFilm Director

Shefik Participates With The Covid Arms and Sets Guinness World Record
The attempt raised over £32,000 for the National Emergencies Trust Coronavirus Appeal.

May 26, 2020 Accolades

Listed as an achievement by Crowdfunder (UK) at The Covid Arms, the Guinness World Record for "the most users to visit a virtual pub" is now set at 6,321. Shefik actively participated in this amazing achievement, where he was counted amongst the users.

Tags: CrowdfunderUnited KingdomAchievementCausesWorld Record

Shefik Returns as Official Judge for 12th Annual Shorty Awards
What happens on social media can change the world, create new stars, and ignite global movements.

May 3, 2020 Judging

Media personality and technology maven Shefik returns as an official judge for the 12th Annual Shorty Awards. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing, this year's ceremony will be held online on May 3, 2020, hosted by comedian JB Smoove.

Tags: Wolters KluwerFortune 500Lehigh Valley Fashion WeekFortuneRadio Frequencies

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Shefik Launches His 'Invocation' Video Productions at Amazon Fire TV
Amazon Fire TV is a line of digital media player microconsoles developed by Amazon.

April 14, 2020 Distribution

At Amazon Fire TV, Shefik launches content from his video series, "Shefik presents Invocation". Amazon Fire TV has over 40 million active users globally. Certain smart TVs manufactured by Toshiba and Insignia have Amazon Fire TV built into the TV set.

Tags: CreedsInsigniaOccupationsTelevisionToshiba

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Shefik Joins Forces With Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Chris Jasper for Powerful Autism Awareness Campaign
World Autism Awareness Day is an internationally recognized day on April 2 every year.

April 2, 2020 Announcements

In support of World Autism Awareness Day, Shefik and Chris Jasper join forces for a music video. Almost 100 recording artists, Broadway stars, actors, book authors, fashion designers, models, and even members of royal families came together for the video.

Tags: FoundationTony TerryMorgan Marie Michael FoundationSarah DashSiriusXM

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Shefik Launches His 'Invocation' Video Productions Worldwide at Vewd
Market leaders such as Sony, Samsung, HiSense, TiVo, TPV, Vodafone, Sagemcom, Skyworth, and many more rely on Vewd.

March 29, 2020 Distribution

At Vewd, the leading provider of OTT and hybrid TV solutions, Shefik launches content from his video series, "Shefik presents Invocation". Vewd delivers solutions on nearly 40 million devices each year, with more than 300 million devices shipped to date.

Tags: Special GuestsVideo SeriesHybrid TV SolutionsVideosCelebrity Guests

Shefik Launches Exclusive Videos at Rizzle and Skyrockets to Over 1.5 Million Views
The video content features Tony Award nominee Rob McClure, who is portraying the role of Mrs. Doubtfire on Broadway.

March 8, 2020 Distribution

Shefik has launched exclusive videos at Rizzle. Content includes behind-the-scenes and rare footage of his adventurous journey and attendance of high-profile events, such as New York Fashion Week, BroadwayCon, and World Wildlife Day at the United Nations.

Tags: ProducerRizzleCitizen JournalismPublicis ModemMedia Personality

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Shefik Named Official Judge for Video Journalism Contest at Rumbl
Shefik is a National Associate Member at the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (Primetime Emmy Awards).

February 3, 2020 Judging

Media personality and technology maven Shefik has been named an official judge for a video journalism contest at Rumbl. He will serve alongside other esteemed judges from iHeartMedia and Pulitzer Center. Up to $10,000 in cash prizes will be awarded.

Tags: ContestNewsGlobal WarmingVideo JournalismVideos

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Shefik Returns as Official Judge for 41st Annual Telly Awards
Shefik is a National Associate Member at the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (Primetime Emmy Awards).

February 2, 2020 Judging

Media personality Shefik returns as official judge for the 41st Annual Telly Awards. Last year, the competition received over 12,000 entries from top video content producers including Viacom, Google, Condé Nast, CBS Interactive, and Verizon.

Tags: Condé NastTelly AwardsAnnual CompetitionCompetitionMedia Personality

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Shefik Returns as Judge for 2019 Vega Digital Awards
The awards jury panel is exceptional in the depth of expertise it draws on from its extensive judging community.

January 7, 2020 Judging

For the second consecutive year, media personality Shefik returns as a judge for the 2019 Vega Digital Awards, where he will serve alongside a panel of esteemed judges. Last year's winners include Motherboard/VICE Media, McCann Stockholm, and Vox Media.

Tags: JudgesVICE MediaMcCann StockholmDepth of ExpertiseJudging

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Shefik Returns as Associate Judge for 24th Annual Webby Awards
Winners are chosen through a combination of votes from the public and scores given by IADAS.

December 19, 2019 Judging

Media personality and technology maven Shefik returns as an Associate Judge for the 24th Annual Webby Awards. Last year's winners include National Geographic Partners, Google Creative Lab, Marvel Entertainment, CBS Interactive, and Lucasfilm.

Tags: Google Creative LabTierra WhackMarvel EntertainmentMonica LewinskyCBS Interactive

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Shefik to Moderate 'Music and Tech' Panel at Brooklyn Tech Week
Sponsors of Brooklyn Tech Week include NYU Tandon School of Engineering and Brooklyn Law School.

November 8, 2019 Appearances

Media personality and technology maven Shefik will moderate a panel titled "New Business of Music and Tech" at Brooklyn Tech Week. Scheduled panelists are high-level executives from iHeartMedia, [istandard], and Paperchain.

Tags: TechnologyCapitalResourcesTechnology MavenBrooklyn Tech Week

Shefik Named Official Judge for 40th Annual Telly Awards
For the first time ever, the Telly Awards has crowned a Telly Company of the Year: CBS Interactive.

October 15, 2019 Judging

Media personality and technology maven Shefik has been named an official judge for the 40th Annual Telly Awards. A resurgence of documentary filmmaking prompted top honors for a diverse range of companies: ESPN, AETN, AJ+, HBO Latin America, and PBS.

Tags: AJ+LegendaryTelly AwardsPBSAETN

Shefik Named Keynote Speaker for SMART Power Talks at Columbia University
The conference aims to bring together scholars to emphasize dissemination of research in the field of computing.

October 3, 2019 Appearances

Media personality Shefik has been named a keynote speaker for SMART Power Talks, a compelling conversational series as part of the 10th Annual Ubiquitous Computing, Electronics & Mobile Communication Conference (IEEE UEMCON 2019) at Columbia University.

Tags: SpeakerTechnology MavenConferenceCommunicationElectronics

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