Press Releases
There are 156 total press releases in this view, with 25 items displayed per page.
Shefik Participates With The Covid Arms and Sets Guinness World Record
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.
Photo Credit: Sean K. Fitzpatrick / Shefik presents Invocation
Shefik Returns as Official Judge for 12th Annual Shorty Awards
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.
Shefik Launches His 'Invocation' Video Productions at Amazon Fire TV
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.
Shefik Joins Forces With Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Chris Jasper for Powerful Autism Awareness Campaign
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.
Shefik Launches His 'Invocation' Video Productions Worldwide at Vewd
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.
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Shefik Launches Exclusive Videos at Rizzle and Skyrockets to Over 1.5 Million Views
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.
Photo Credit: Jamal Lawson
Shefik Named Official Judge for Video Journalism Contest at Rumbl
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.
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Shefik Returns as Official Judge for 41st Annual Telly Awards
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.
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Shefik Returns as Judge for 2019 Vega Digital Awards
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.
Photo Credit: Tony Smith
Shefik Returns as Associate Judge for 24th Annual Webby Awards
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.
Photo Credit: Tony Smith
Shefik to Moderate 'Music and Tech' Panel at Brooklyn Tech Week
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.
Shefik Named Official Judge for 40th Annual Telly Awards
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.
Shefik Named Keynote Speaker for SMART Power Talks at Columbia University
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.
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Shefik Receives Knighthood From International Order of Chivalry
Shefik has been bestowed with the rank of Knight in the Equestrian Order of Michael Archangel, for his charitable work. The Order is recognized by heads of state and by the Catholic Church, being subjected to the Royal House of Ghassan.
Shefik Returns as Host for Live Stream at Hip Hop Film Festival
Out of over 5,000 festivals in the world, the Hip Hop Film Festival is the only festival to focus on writers, directors, and producers who grew up in the global culture of hip-hop. Shefik returns to the helm as host of the festival's live stream.
Shefik Returns as Official Judge for 4th Annual Shorty Social Good Awards
Media personality and technology maven Shefik has once again been named an official judge for the 4th Annual Shorty Social Good Awards. Previous winners include Focus Features, IBM Originals, MTV, National Geographic Partners, Mattel, and MGM Resorts.
Photo Credit: Troy Alexander
Shefik Returns Again as Master of Ceremonies for Autism Awareness Benefit
For the third consecutive year, media personality Shefik will return as Master of Ceremonies for Shop. Sell. Strut!™. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Morgan Marie Michael Foundation, for individuals on the autism spectrum.
Shefik Named Associate Judge for 23rd Annual Webby Awards
Media personality and technology maven Shefik has been named an Associate Judge for the 23rd Annual Webby Awards. This year's winners include National Geographic Partners, Google Creative Lab, Marvel Entertainment, CBS Interactive, and Lucasfilm.
Photo Credit: Sean K. Fitzpatrick / Shefik presents Invocation
Shefik Named Official Judge for 11th Annual Shorty Awards
Media personality and technology maven Shefik has been named an official judge for the 11th Annual Shorty Awards. This year's winners include Michelle Obama, Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, Terry Crews, and Kathy Griffin.
Photo Credit: Jamal Lawson
Shefik to Host Live Stream for 2019 Spirit of a Woman Awards, Presented by YWCA Yonkers
In light of Women's History Month, YWCA Yonkers is honoring extraordinary women, who have paved the way as phenomenal leaders and role models in Yonkers, New York and its surrounding communities. Media personality Shefik will host the event's live stream.
Photo Credit: Jamal Lawson
Shefik Wins dotCOMM Award in 2018 for His Nationally Syndicated Radio Show
The international competition dotCOMM Awards honors excellence in web creativity and digital communication. Media personality Shefik has won an award in the 2018 competition for his syndicated radio show, bringing his grand total to four overall.
YWCA Yonkers and Tashera Simmons to Host a Pre-Thanksgiving Dinner
YWCA Yonkers, Tashera Simmons, and special celebrity guests are teaming to host a Pre-Thanksgiving Feast of Giving to those in need. Media personality Shefik will be on-hand to engage with the celebrity guests and other attendees.
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YWCA Yonkers and Google Team With Shefik to Teach Young Girls About Technology
October 12, 2018 Announcements
YWCA Yonkers, Google's Made with Code, and Rookie magazine are teaming with technology maven Shefik to instruct and inspire young girls about technology. They will bring a coding experience to an audience that may not otherwise be exposed to coding.
Photo Credit: Jamal Lawson
Shefik Named Master of Ceremonies for Charity Event to Benefit Children in Zimbabwe
Media personality and philanthropist Shefik will serve as Master of Ceremonies for a charity event, which will benefit the non-profit organization Munhu Inc. The organization provides educational support to children orphaned by AIDS in rural Zimbabwe.
Shefik and Toni Knight to Host Live Stream for DJ-Con, Presented by City Council Member André Wallace
With particular emphasis on celebrating the role of DJs, the essence of hip-hop is explored via "unending" cyphers, through Rapacon's companion event titled DJ-Con. Media personality Shefik and hip-hop connoisseur Toni Knight will host the live stream.
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