CHICAGO, May 3, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Nono Pearson, CEO of United Vision Marketing Firm, has offered Eric Hawke, of Talon Entertainment, a position on the Board of Directors of United Vision Marketing Firm (UVMF). UVMF has been making headlines around the world with its forward thinking ideas, and with its aggressive offer to acquire RIM Black Berry.
Since 2007 the firm has been positioning itself to become a global dominate social and economic enterprise that will create key initiatives for sustainability. In order to better do so, UVMF is quickly moving to leverage its position in the entertainment content business by making strategic moves to bring aboard key music industry players.
When asked why he chose Mr. Hawke, Dr. Pearson was quick to respond that "Mr. Hawke's experience, history and working relationships will be a critical addition to the UVMF Board. "Eric brings not only marketing skills, branding experience, and street savvy, but he also brings an entertainment component that we were missing that will help us develop the super stars of the future. He also has a working relationship with many of today's hottest artists, and a keen insight into the entertainment industry that is simply unparalleled."
Mr. Hawke's background comes from years of working in all aspects of the entertainment industry, with a heavy concentration in the hip-hop music genre. He has crafted many of the most successful tours of the last decade, brought several local/regional talent to international recognition and is now crafting his own record label.
Eric Hawke, CEO of Talon Entertainment, was a key component in the rise and success of Strange Music and Tech N9ne. Eric currently manages multi-platinum artists Freedom Williams (formerly of C&C Music Factory) and Skatterman (formerly of Strange Music). His company, Talon Entertainment, roster also includes multi-platinum artists Lil Flip (aka Flip Gates), Maino and Shawnna (formerly of Disturbing the Peace).
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