Watch the return of HBCU 101 this Sunday at 12 p.m. ET on aspireTV! Hosted by Jahliel Thurman, HBCU 101 is a television series that highlights Historically Black Colleges and Universities. These highlights are obtained via one-on-one interviews with prominent leaders and HBCU alumni, in addition to interactions with the student body, various student organizations and campus leaders, all to shine a positive light on these institutions. HBCU 101’s mission is to enlighten the masses on HBCUs by highlighting their activities, organizations, persons, and services to uplift and connect communities.
AspireTV
Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
Atlanta, GA 2,501 followers
Aspire is the only television network that celebrates, shares and reflects black culture + urban lifestyle.
About us
Aspire is the only TV network that celebrates, reflects and shares black culture and urban lifestyle.
- Website
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http://aspire.tv
External link for AspireTV
- Industry
- Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Atlanta, GA
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2012
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Atlanta, US
Employees at AspireTV
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Theresa Kowall-Shipp
Producer/Director/Writer/Show Runner/Content Creator, freelance
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Charlie Mac
Music Supervisor at VH1, MTV, BET, Allblk, Aspire TV
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Eshena Roman
Expert Strategist, Brand Marketer, Culture Conservator, Community Advocate
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BritTany B. Kennedy
Creative Writer & Producer
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Want to know more about last week’s Style Kings premiere event? Bossip has the details! Catch the premiere tomorrow night at 8 pm ET on aspireTV! https://lnkd.in/g9tkgw7Z
aspireTV's 'Style Kings' Celebrate Their New Luxury Design Series With Affair Attended By ATL Mayor Andre Dickens, Excellence Ensues [Exclusive]
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aspireTV celebrated the new original series “Style Kings” with a sneak peek and fireside chat with series’ talent Dedrick Thomas and Justin Q. Williams in Atlanta last night. The new series enters the world of high fashion and interior design following two successful entrepreneurs who specialize in luxurious style. Radio Personality Kenny Burns moderated the conversation and Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens stopped by to support the series. "Style Kings" Premieres Wednesday on aspireTV at 8 p.m. ET Watch the sneak peek here: https://lnkd.in/eSgEGQsy (Photo Credit: Jamal Mitchell @primandproperphoto)
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UP Entertainment is proud to be selected as one of Atlanta Business Chronicle's 2024 Best Places to Work. This prestigious award honors 100 companies in our region that go above and beyond in creating an enjoyable workplace and a thriving culture for their employees. Thank you to our wonderful employees who live out UP Entertainment's core purpose to UPlift Someone every single day.
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TODAY'S NEWS: ASPIRETV TO DEBUT BLACK MALE-FOCUSED LIFE AND STYLE “POWER PLAYERS” HOUR PROGRAMMING BLOCK THIS FALL New Series "Style Kings" and "Cut to It" Set to Premiere Sept. 4 https://lnkd.in/e3bEVDEy
AspireTV to Debut Style Kings and Cut to It Sept. 4
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AspireTV and UPtv exec Angela Cannon joins Jack Myers on #LegendsandLeaders to talk all things inclusive storytelling and her vision for the media brands' future. Watch the full interview below! https://lnkd.in/eRNdgzhA
Empowering Voices and Embracing Diversity: Angela Cannon's Vision for aspireTV and Beyond (VIDEO)
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At aspireTV, celebrating Black women is at the heart of what we do. All month, we shared profiles of dynamic Black women who are shaping the film and entertainment industries, including Mona Scott Young, Rashan Ali, Sheryl Gripper and more. As we close out April and Black Women's History Month, we want to also highlight the leadership working hard behind the scenes to ensure aspireTV is an authentic reflection of Black life, style and stories. L-R Eshena Roman, Sr. Director, Multicultural Marketing Tina R., Sr. Director, Programming & Acquisition Tendai Mashingaidze, CPA, MBA, Vice President, Compliance, Investor Relations, and Subsidiary Reporting Nicole Thompson, Director, Creative Services Ty Johnson, Vice President, National Ad Sales Southeast Region, Branded Content + Multicultural Strategy & Development Angela Cannon, MBA, General Manager/Senior Vice President Multicultural Networks Photo Credit: Cason Ogletree/Sean Cason Studios
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aspireTV+ was proud to serve as a sponsor of the 9th Annual Black Women Film Network (BWFN) Summit & Short Film Festival. To celebrate our partnership and the launch of our new SVOD channel, aspireTV+ created the "See Yourself Here" experience providing attendees with complimentary headshots by Atlanta-based photographer Melissa Alexander of Phyllis Iller. General Manager of aspireTV, Angela Cannon, MBA, delivered remarks at the Awards Luncheon honoring industry luminaries like Lena Waithe and Mona Scott Young. Tina R., Senior Director of Content Strategy & Acquisition, presented aspiring filmmaker Amira Barrett with the "aspire Scholarship" to help complete her documentary project, and Eshena Roman shared insight on the importance of PR & Marketing as a panelist during the "Attention Isn't Free..." session. Thank you Black Women Film Network for a powerful day celebrating all the ways Black women impact film and entertainment!
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Deadline Hollywood has the scoop! The Harlem Globetrotters are coming to aspireTV with the all-new series Harlem Globetrotters: Secrets of the City. From Deadline: AspireTV and producer, Ri-Karlo Handy of Sunwise Media, will develop and produce new original programming as the network continues to expand the AspireTV Studios slate this year. The first series to be greenlit under this agreement is Harlem Globetrotters: Secrets of the City, a travel series that follows the Harlem Globetrotters as they span the globe on their 2024 world tour. AspireTV has ordered eight 30-minute episodes.
AspireTV Teams Up With Harlem Globetrotters For New Series ‘Harlem Globetrotters: Secrets Of The City’
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BIG NEWS TO SHARE! AspireTV+, the new commercial-free subscription streaming service from aspireTV, is now live on Prime Video via Prime Video Channels. The FAST Channel aspireTV Life is also now streaming on Amazon Freevee. “At UP Entertainment, we are thrilled to now include aspireTV+ on Prime Video Channels so we can continue to reach viewers whenever and wherever they are consuming content,” said Angela Cannon, MBA, general manager, aspireTV. “Launching during Black History Month, we are proud to showcase a majority of our original programming from content creators and cast that are Black led, produced, written and/or directed, and is reflective of Black culture, life and style, allowing our audience to #seeyourselfhere and celebrate Black history all year long.” https://lnkd.in/eU8KTMnz
aspireTV+ Launches on Prime Video - UP Entertainment - Press
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