Tuesday, January 31, 2012

T.MORRISON AGENCY'S ONE HUNDRED DAYS NOMINATED BY LITTLE PINK BOOK

Hello! Hello! Hello!  Can we PLEASE have your attention...

We are happy to announce The Little Pink Book, has announced our beloved One Hundred Days as 1 in 11 TOP nonprofits with Co-Founder, Kelli Sasser representing.

WE NEED YOUR VOTE by February 2nd in order to WIN the #1 Spot!!!

The woman with the most votes will have her organization as our featured nonprofit that Little Pink Book will raise funds and awareness for at their upcoming 3rd Annual Spring Into Ownership event!

Voting will be open from now until February 2, 2012!!

Here's a snippet of Kelli's story:
By Caroline Cox

Kelli Sasser says she felt “compelled by Christ” to help the people of Rwanda rebuild their lives. During the Rwandan genocide in 1994, nearly one million people were killed in one hundred days – nearly 20 percent of the country’s population. The government and military both supported the genocide, and the small African nation was left in shambles.
Fast-forward to 2003, when Rwandan pastor Simon Nziramkenga met Sasser and her husband Scott, a university physician, and explained how access to healthcare was a dire issue. Thus, the nonprofit One Hundred Days was born. While Sasser’s focus is on building a hospital in Kigali, her ongoing mission is to provide healing to the people of Rwanda – physically, emotionally and spiritually.

PINK: Where did you acquire capital to start your organization?

Kelli Sasser: Almost all of our funding comes from friends and family members who have “caught a vision” of how we can offer our core values to people who are in life-threatening need. Our core values include trusted partnerships, sustainable solutions, holistic transformation, passionate service and transforming beauty. Friends fueled by trust and friendship have helped build a community – here and in Rwanda. We have had several multi-thousand dollar gifts, but the majority has accrued in very small donations closer to $100. We have raised more than $300,000. Click here for the full story.


Friday, January 13, 2012

RED TAILS - A Film About American COURAGEOUS Heroes

Last night I had the privilege of escorting a Tuskegee Airman, Mr. and Mrs. Val Archer to the Atlanta pre-screening of Red Tails in Jonesboro (south of Atlanta).  What an honor for me to be in such a glorious position - I really don't know how I qualified but I am grateful to have been chosen to have met such upstanding citizens - to experience the deep gratitude, respect and humility they exude.
T.MORRISON is "Premier Perfect!"

I was among the most prestigious men and women.  National Historian, Zellie Rainey Orr was the speaker and of whom I have the pleasure of calling a client!  Ms. Orr along with Mr. Archer was featured on CNN with Ms. Fredricka Whitfield in November and Mrs. Whitfield and her husband was in the audience as was many other media notables.  There were several pilots there - in failing health as they are well into their 80's and 90's but still with such strength!  The descendants of Booker T. Washington and Fredrick Douglass were there and talk about jaw-dropping, I was just pinching myself that 'lil ole me' was sitting in the front row with Tuskegee Airmen of whom (not to my knowledge) I have any kinship to.  It was not red carpet glitz and glam, it was truly a time where these men and women had a chance to experience what their obedience in such a time of strife, disregard and disrespect earned them - a Hollywood film! WOW, LOOK AT GOD!

Watching this movie affected me on so many levels - it made me very proud to be an American, to have family that have served this country (My Uncle Joe) and to stand even taller as an African-American, that despite the ridicule and disrespect we had to encounter on a daily basis by our White brethren and sistern, we still had their backs.  What a dedicated people we are! What a strong and courageous human race we are!

My hope is that our children - all of them - can look at this film and stand taller for being human and KNOW that COURAGE has NO COLOR!

It takes COURAGE to be willing to do the right thing when everyone else seems to get away with so many wrongs.  It takes COURAGE to love when the risk of rejection is staring you in the face. It takes COURAGE to move forward to accomplish greatness in the face of so much adversity.  But when you MOVE forward with COURAGE you can accomplish the IMPOSSIBLE and BE THE CHANGE you wish to see.


GO SEE RED TAILS JANUARY 20TH!!


GO SEE RED TAILS JANUARY 20TH!!


GO SEE RED TAILS JANUARY 20TH!!




GO SEE RED TAILS JANUARY 20TH!!


GRATEFUL! Thank You Atlanta Tuskegee Airmen, Mr. & Mrs. Val Archer for making it possible for me to attend the premier with you! xoxoxoxo!

Thursday, January 12, 2012

Everybody's Talking about Black Bride's 2nd Annual Bridal Show!

We are so excited that our PR Campaign for the 2nd Annual Black Bride Boutique Bridal Showcase is such a HUGE success!

It's not hard to accomplish such success when you have such an amazing brand with all the 'right' things in place to help create interest in who they are and what they are doing.

Their LOOK is great!

The photos that represent the brand are high-quality and tell a beautiful story!
Photo credit: Keith Cephus

Photo credit: Allure Bridal

Photo credit: Allure Bridal

Photo credit: Allure Bridal
And it makes for a great story! It's interesting, compelling, romantic, real, authentic and it mirrors the lives of many! These ingredients alone make for a SOLID brand! Coupled with the expertise, superior writing style and reputation of a stellar public relations agency make for a SUCCESSFUL Campaign!  



Photo credit: Keith Cephus


Official Black Bride 2nd Annual Boutique Bridal Show Invite
Thanks Black Bride for allowing us to be part of such a lovely affair! Brides & Grooms, get your tickets today. This show is almost sold out!

And SO you have it!  Special Thanks to: The Chat Kafe Show with Kenny Pugh, Caribbean Melange Radio, 11 Alive, CBS Better Mornings, Munaluchi Bridal, Oh Nikka!, Fashionado.net, Talking with Tami, AliciaStyle, Atlanta Tastemaker Magazine, Sheen Magazine, BE Magazine, WCLK 91.9 Atlanta, Brown Girl Next Door & Courtney Luv!

Thursday, December 29, 2011

It's the New Year, Time for Celebrations!



Happy New Year Folks!


We are counting down the days to ring in the new year!  The new year brings new promises, new hopes, new possibilities and celebrations!  We are kicking off 2012 in beautiful celebration of LOVE with Black Bride as they plan for their 2nd Annual Bridal Showcase featuring the BEST in couture bridal selections from esteemed designers such as Therez Fleetwood (who resides in Atlanta), Alfred Angelo (Atlanta) and Bryan K. Osburn Collection (Chicago). Celebrity entertainment featuring Gary "Lil G" Jenkins from chart-topping R&B Group, Silk, jewelry showcasing Indian inspired creations from AmritahSingh and a Grooms' Lounge dedicated to the pampering and relaxation needs of men courtesy of Kings of Atlanta.  We are positioned to be one of the best bridal shows that is known to the Southeast and beyond!


We will also have a fabulous line up at the Black Bride Social Media Cafe hosted by the ever fabulous E. Vincent Martinez of Fashionado.net that includes the oh-so-fab, Shameeka Ayers of The Broke Socialite, Caleb Spivek of What Now Atlanta, Tami Reed of Talking with Tami and Alicia Edwards, Founder of Alicia Style and style writer for the Examiner. It will be complete with commentary, celebrity and VIP interviews - everyone will definitely get celebrity treatment in our social buzz cafe!


One lucky bride attending will have a chance to win a beautiful gown from the Allure Bridal Couture Collection, the same gown featured in the flyer, and another beautiful gown will be donated to Brides Against Breast Cancer, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping brides diagnosed with breast cancer have a beautiful wedding day experience.

BlackBride.com has been the premier online resource for brides of color since 1998. 
Brides and grooms-to-be will gain their all-access pass to expert wedding industry professionals with priceless advice on planning their dream wedding. Tickets to the bridal show are $15. Brides must pre-register online at, http://www.blackbride.com/bridalshow/buy-your-tickets.php.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

T.MORRISON AGENCY Wishes YOU a Very Merry Christmas!






What an incredible year it has been for us! We are so grateful for all the loving support of our clients, our media partnerships and those like you, who support us by reading our press releases, responding to calls of action and attending our clients events.

Please know, we don't take your support lightly. You play a very important role in the success of our brand and the brands we represent. So, it's only fitting that we take time out just to recognize you and your family and all of your dreams. We salute YOU this season and we join you in agreement that all you have worked hard to achieve this year will burst bountifully in the new year!

If that includes the launch of a new product, announcement of a chief appointment or new business, don't fail to include public relations and marketing as part of this wonderful new venture. Besides, your clients need to know where you are, how to reach you and the great offers you have. You don't have to call us, but call someone! Public Relations, Marketing and Branding are the lifeline of a company - how else would the world know about you?

MERRY CHRISTMAS to you and your family from ours!


Sincerely,

TAMIKA L. MORRISON
PRINCIPAL AND FOUNDER
T.MORRISON AGENCY
Let's stay connected in 2012!
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Thank YOU to our clients for helping to make this an INCREDIBLE year!





DR. NATHANIEL JOHNSON, III "Dr. Hello Beautiful", Cosmetic Surgeon

LINDA COX/ONE HUNDRED DAYS, Philanthropist/Author

TIA R. ERVIN aka THE WEDucato Wedding Expert

BLACKBRIDE.COM

ZELLIE RAINEY ORR, Speaker/Author/National Historian

TUSKEGEE LEGACY AVIATION GROUP, LLC (TLAG)

KENNY PUGH, Minister for the Singles, Radio Show Host, Author & Speaker

THE WARE AGENCY

MAUDLIN ET AL

THE KEN FORD FOUNDATION

"KING OF STRINGS", Entertainer, KEN FORD

PREMIER ACADEMY

JERSEY GIRL SPORTS

RENEE KNORR (19th Hole Magazine), Fashion & Beauty Director; Model

MING GREGORY, Matchmaker, (Color Blind International)

MISS GEORGIA LATINA ORGANIZATION, LLC

DR. BISA, Renowned Author, Parenting & Early Learning Expert

PINK STILETTO VALET

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

The WEDucator breaks down Bridal Beauty at "Beauty & The Bride"

Tia R. Ervin aka The WEDucator
Wedding Expert, Tia R. Ervin also known as "The WEDucator" introduced her signature bridal event, "Beauty & The Bride" for brides-to-be and her bridal party in an intimate soiree at the beautiful Polished Beauty Bar in quaint Vinings on a wet Wednesday night in Atlanta. And although it rained, that couldn't dampen the beautiful evening The WEDucator had in store.

Brides came in not knowing what to expect.  All they knew was that they were invited for a night of bridal beauty that included a series of Twitter Chats where Tia shared some tips, tricks and wisdom for the bride who may be on the verge of pulling her hair out with all the details that goes into planning a wedding.

When the brides walked in, nothing but beauty and soothing music graced them as they browsed the shop - some settled in to get mini mani/pedi's while others quietly introduced themselves to one another, sipped on signature cocktails provided by Qream Liqueur and nibbled best damn cupcakes and cakepops PERIOD, catered by Gimme Some Suga Bakery Bar.  Ummmm Hmmmm Goooooood!


Cake Pops & mini-Cupcakes provided by Gimme Some Suga Bakery Bar



Peach & Strawberry Qream Liqueur 

It was very obvious by the brides' response to the The WEDucator, that she truly understood where these brides were- mentally, emotionally and spiritually -- and had advice they all were more than willing to take and some even shared their personal bridal stories. They laughed, they grunted, they agreed and some even cried...yes, CRIED! Dang, she's good!




But in the end, it was all worth it as gifts flowed, giveaways were given and we have our sponsors to thank for that!  Polished Beauty Lounge, Tracey Brown Photography, Qream Liqueur,Floral Couture, Gimme Some Suga Bakery Bar, Perfect Wedding Guide, Milestone Occasions, Kennard Photography, Eden Fantasys, Silpada Sterling Silver Jewelry, Wrapped Couture, and Bijox Wow Jewelry. Special thanks to our media guests, Nikka of Oh Nikka, Alicia of Alicia Style and BlackBride.com.

The WEDucator thanks all for their support.  Brides, don't sleep, this is ONLY the beginning!  You can catch Tia R. Ervin at Perfect Wedding Guide's bridal show in Atlanta on January 15th and she'll have yet another surprise in store!

Friday, December 9, 2011

Electric Violinist Ken Ford Makes History Performing at the 77th Heisman Trophy Awards on ESPN

Atlanta's own Electric Violinist Ken Ford will be performing live this Saturday, December 10th in front of millions for the 77th annual Heisman Trophy Presentation Presented by Nissan at 8 p.m. on ESPN. A first in the network's history to have a live music performance take place during the Heisman presentation. 

 Electric Violinist Ken Ford will provide soul-stirring arrangements from his newest CD, "State of Mind" during commercial breaks, as well as providing musical transitions during the telecast. The live telecast from the Best Buy Theater in New York will be simulcast on ESPN3 and ESPN Mobile TV and accessible online at WatchESPN.com. ESPN Radio will also broadcast the announcement of the winner.

Be one of the first to interview this super star who's current CD "State of Mind" isclimbing the charts and was named number three on the Jazz Billboard Chart earlier this year.  Following his album's release, which has included the Atlanta Journal-Constitutionhighlighting Ford's "edgy sound", BET.compraising his "soul-stirring style", and Rolling Out declaring him an "all-around violinist" with "the ability to delve into jazz, funk, classical, soul and hip-hop without missing a beat or a string," Ford shows no signs of slowing down.  

In August, Ford treated his hometown of Atlanta to the full live experience of STATE OF MIND, with a sold-out concert at the Buckhead Theatre hosted by V-103's Ryan Cameron, featuring Ford's full band and R&B artist Algebra Blessett opening the show.  The sold-out show was recorded for future broadcast and was attended by a host of luminaries, including Mayor Kasim Reed, Julius "Dr. J" Erving, Q. Parker of 112, Johnta Austin, Atlanta City Council President Ceasar Mitchell, Television Producer Roger Bobb and more.

All media requests should be directed to the T.MORRISON AGENCY.