On Wednesday, January 26, 2011, the Hulk & Friends tour stops at the Oneida Casino, located at 2020 Airport Drive in Green Bay, Wisoncisn. Hulk will be joined by legendary personalities Jimmy Hart, Brutus Beefcake, Greg Valentine, Brian Knobbs, Jerry Sags, and Coco Beware. There will be a Q&A session from 6PM to 7:30PM, along with a private Meet & Greet from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM.
Earvin "Magic" Johnson, courtesy of Prince Marketing Group, will be conducting a rare two-hour public and private autograph appearance at the Magic Monikers 3 Show conducted by MAB Celebrity Services. The appearance will take place on Sunday, December 12, 2010 at the Crown Plaza Hotel, located at 2 Harmon Plz, Secaucus, NJ. The appearance is currently scheduled to take place between 1PM and 3PM.
Prince Marketing Group client Earvin "Magic" Johnson was recently honored by the Hartford YMCA. On Friday, October 15th, 2010, Mr. Johnson was recognized for his emphasis on the importance of investing in low income communities and urban communities. Magic was the honored guest and he participated in a Meet and Greet, motivational speech and a Q and A for a crowd consisting of over 500 guests. The appearance benefited the Wilson-Gray YMCA Youth & Family Center Programs for Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility.
On Saturday, October 16, 2010, Prince Marketing Group’s Smokin’ Joe Frazier hosted Party Ball: The Greatest 70’s Show Ever. The event, took place at the Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey, with several star personalities live in concert, including Gloria Gaynor, Santa Esmeralda starring Leroy Gomez, Sister Sledge, Rob Parissi of Wild Cherry, Anita Ward, Rose Royce, Musique, Sugar Hill Gang, Peaches And Herb.
PMG’s longtime corporate client announced 3 stars for it's Las Vegas trade show October 7th-9th. Randy Couture, Jeremy Piven and Mike “Situation” Sorrentino they appeared at their trade show booth during the 3 day convention where they meet and greeted a sold out crowd of VIP’s. PMG has booked some of the biggest stars in the industry over the years for Revolution from Magic Johnson, Pamela Anderson, Hulk Hogan, Jenny McCarthy, Mickey Rourke, Nicolette Sheridan, Carmen Electra, Kara DioGuardi, Jesse Metcalfe and many more...
Earvin "Magic" Johnson, courtesy of Prince Marketing Group, appeared at Steiner Sports in New Rochelle, NY for a rare Q and A, Meet & Greet. The appearance took place on Thursday, October 14. Founded in 1997, Steiner Sports became a partner and contributed their experience and connections in the sports memorabilia market to the dynamics of this traditional retail operation. Magic talked about unheard NBA stories as well as his business ventures, and graciously took questions from fans.
Here is Magic doing his best Michael Jordan impression for the sold out crowd.
PMG’s Smokin Joe Frazier appeared at the International association of Chiefs of police convention for Digital Ally's trade show booth to meet and greet VIP's on October 25th at the Orange County convention center in Orlando, FL. Frazier signed autographs and took pictures with guests in attendance. Digital Ally is a technology-driven company specializing in advanced digital video police cameras and law enforcement surveillance equipment.
On behalf of Digital Ally, I would like to send a resounding "Thank You" to Smokin’ Joe Frazier for his recent appearance in our booth at the 2010 IACP Convention. Joe was extremely gracious, even going as far as setting with the dinner staff for photos. He is truly a class act and brought our event to another level. It was refreshing to be in the presence of such greatness, without the ego.
Thank you again,
On October 30, 2010, the World of Unpredictable Wrestling (WUW) staged their Halloween Brawl, featuring some of the biggest Pro Wrestling Stars of yesterday, today and tomorrow from WUW, TNA, and formerly from WWE, ECW & WCW with special invited guest commissioner: Mick Foley. Music by DJ Dennis Rodman & DJ Vic Latino. The Event was held at the Tucson Convention Center located at 260 S. Church Avenue Tucson, AZ 85701. Doors were open for Autograph signings, fans were also welcome to attend the Pre-Party on October 29, 2010 at Zen Rock Nightclub in Tucson, AZ and the After-Party on October 30, 2010 at Pearl Nightclub in Tucson AZ.
Original Article - June 17, 2010
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--1-800-LoanMart is proud to announce Terry Bollea, twelve-time world heavyweight champion better known by his ring name “Hulk Hogan”, will be the new face of 1-800-LoanMart. Starting early July, Hogan will be featured in a variety of television and radio advertising commercials promoting the direct financer title loan company, 1-800-LoanMart, with special appearances by Jimmy “Mouth of the South” Hart. Currently signed to Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), Hogan had maintained mainstream popularity from the mid 80s through today as the all-American, working-class hero character Hulk Hogan in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF—now World Wrestling Entertainment). Darren Prince, CEO of Prince Marketing Group, Hulk Hogan’s longtime marketing agent, negotiated the deal.
"I am very excited for the partnership with Hulk Hogan and 1-800-LoanMart. Hogan is an amazing athlete and an extremely positive individual. His larger-than-life persona brings a depth of character and experience that is unrivaled.” commented Colby Estes, of 1-800-LoanMart. “Hulk Hogan is one of the biggest names to ever come out of professional wrestling and is nothing short of a global icon. After how incredibly well the filming of the commercials went, I expect the campaign to be a huge success and to run nationwide in the upcoming months.”
1-800LoanMart is a direct financer title loan company that enables car owners to achieve their financial objectives by supplying them with a car loan through financing methods that are secured by the value of the car, and not by the customer’s credit. 1-800-Loan Mart is licensed by the California Department of Corporations and a member of the Better Business Bureau.
PMG's Earvin "Magic" Johnson had a huge turnout of fans to come meet him, take pictures and get an autograph at the long running Chantilly, VA trade show Collectors Showcase of America (CSA).
PMG's Smokin' Joe Frazier celebrated the 35th anniversary of Ali-Frazier III "Thrilla in Manila" by hosting a VIP meet and greet event at the Palms hotel and casino in Las Vegas at the High Limit Lounge on Oct 1st. He took pictures and signed autographs with fans.
On Friday, October 1, 2010, Rodman, along with DJ Vic Latino, hosted and DJ'd for the closing party of Supermartxe and Privilege. Additionally, the clubs attempted to set a new record with the most massive fashion show in the world’s biggest club. Which includes the most advanced stage shows, the most thought out animation, the most over the border shows, including gogo dancers, magicians, and the strongest showing in attendance, all that combined with great music has made Supermartxe the biggest weekly party in all of Ibiza.
Prince Marketing Group has secured a licensing deal for Dennis Rodman with The Upper Deck Company. Dennis will grant his image and likeness and autograph a limited amount of cards. The deal was negotiated for one year. Autograph forgeries make victims out of unsuspecting fans. Upper Deck Authenticated ® became the first company to find an answer to the forgery problem by creating an airtight five-step authentication system that assures fans are getting genuine autographs. Today the company has autograph relationships with the game's biggest stars and produces some of the finest memorabilia on the market.
Dennis Rodman has a new career, jumping into the Celebrity DJ game. The NBA legend made an appearance spinning at St. Tropezs VIP Room on June 29, 2010 in the South of France. Rodman performed on the VIP turntables for a crazy DJ set.
EA Sports dishes out some details on NBA Jam’s ’Boss Battles’ and the cast of basketball legends who will join the game’s roster.
The upcoming remake of NBA Jam isn’t just relying on its visual style to deliver the nostalgia, as there will be a cast of legendary basketball players who are coming out of retirement for the new arcade sports game. The always entertaining Dennis Rodman will appear alongside more than 30 other luminaries in the game, which includes Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, Hakeem Olajuwon, Spud Webb, James Worthy, Kevin McHale, Detlef Schremph and Manute Bol.
Of the list of legends, 10 will be appearing as ’boss battle’ adversaries in the game’s single-player mode. EA Sports’ Trey Smith spoke to ESPN about the game’s boss encounters. "We have ten boss battles. Some legends, some current superstars, and really for us, it was about identifying the biggest personas. We identified what these guys do really great then took it to superhuman-like levels. Every boss has an intro, and we really play it up.
"Smith described that the boss battle face-offs help to keep the atmosphere of the game cheeky. "We’re not taking ourselves too seriously, the original ’Jam’ didn’t take itself too seriously, and this is where we get to play around a little bit."
And no, before you all start asking about fan favourite Michael Jordan, it looks like he didn’t make the cut (or simply cost too damn much).
July 22, 2010- New York, NY – “The Hulk Hogan and Friends Tour” is currently on the road and making stops at casinos and venues across the country. The legendary Hogan offered fans a once in a life time intimate event at the Red Robin Theatre in Vancouver, Canada last week, as cohorts Brian Knobs and Jerry Sags aka “Nasty Boys”, Brutus Beefcake, Greg “The Hammer” Valentine, Coco Beware and Hacksaw "Jim Duggan", along with Jimmy “Mouth of the South” Hart serving as MC answered questions for the capacity crowd and took pictures with fans and signed autographs at a VIP reception. The Casino appearance kicked off what promises to be a world-wide tour for Hogan and his band of “grapplers”.
Hogan’s longtime marketing agent Darren Prince of Prince Marketing Group said “casinos all over the world and Fortune 500 corporations have expressed interest in booking the tour, in which the wrestling legends share some of their funniest, most truthful and interesting stories never heard before.” Prince said he “touched on the idea with Hogan a couple years back and, with everything going on in Hulks personal life at the time, he just didn’t have the availability. Hulk couldn’t be more excited and the guys love getting together.”
This site www.hulkandfriends.com has been established for fans to view footage of Hulk and his crew at events and also to check the calendar to find out when the Hogan and Friends tour will be in their city. Inquires to book the tour can also be made at helpdesk@hulkandfriends.com
PMG’s Magic Johnson signed for Hall of Fame Sports on September 26th at Cardboard Legends. Magic Johnson signed autographs and took photos with fans on as part of his Southern California exclusive with Hall of Fame Sports.
Prince Marketing Group’s Dennis Rodman is coming to Japan to appear in STREET 2ELITE, a street basketball contest at Ariake Colosseum on Aug 19 (there’s also a game in Osaka on Aug 17) that will pit the best of Japan against the pick of the USA. He will be accompanied by another former NBA player, Tracy Murray, a three-point specialist who once scored 50 points for the Washington Wizards against the Golden State Warriors. The Japan team was decided in a championship game on July 3.
As with most events of this kind, the action will be accompanied by plenty of music with an MC and DJ, and there will be a halftime show. Rodman and Murray will both be playing for the U.S. team – along with a bunch of other American players – and Rodman will select the MVP from the Japanese side.
A spokesman for organizers Sports Biz says it’s a whole new ball game for Japan. “There have been similar tours of countries in Europe, but as far as I am aware, the mixing of former NBA players and street basketball players is a new format for an event in Japan.” The spokesman says the Japan players are sourced from the many events around the country and that street basketball is becoming popular in Japan, in part because of the dazzling dribbling and dunks, but also because of the music and other activities that are mixed with the sport.
PMG has negotiated licensing deals for Smokin Joe Frazier and Evel Knievel to have their own FATHEADS made by the Iconic brand. They will be due out later this year and can be purchased by going to www.fathead.com
PMG has signed deals for Hulk Hogan and Dennis Rodman t-shirt line with industry Giant American Classics. The classic Hulkamania designed shirts and bandanas as well as other themed shirts will be created as well as Rodman with different color and all his tattoos. The company currently distributes Elvis Presley, Marilyn Monroe, Muhammad Ali, James Dean, Rocky and many other iconic properties.
PMG clients Dennis Rodman and Hulk Hogan appeared at the FansEdge Sports Spectacular show in Chicago, IL on July 17th. PMG’s Hulk Hogan and Dennis Rodman were the top 2 signers at the show. They graciously meet and greeted fans and signed autographs. Hulk was scheduled from 1-3 pm and Rodman from 2-4 pm. The FansEdge Sports Spectacular was presented by the Chicago Sun-Times.
Darren Prince on CNBC's "The Closing Bell" April 9th. He is discussing Tiger Woods brand and clients Magic Johnson, Hulk Hogan and Dennis Rodman's brand and how it has stayed stronger then ever, after controversy.
Prince Markeing Group’s Dennis Rodman has embarked on a new career. Rodman has begun appearing at night clubs all over the world - and not just to party anymore, but as a celebrity DJ. For many years in Newport Beach, the former NBA Superstar ran a successful nightclub called Josh Slocum’s. Quite often, Dennis the Menace would get up and spin for his guests – and they loved it. Rodman’s new venture was officially launched in two cities with his good friend DJ Vic Latino on April 23, 2010 at Ultra 88 Nightclub in the Mohegan Sun. The second stop on the tour found Rodman spinning at “Derby Pretty” in Louisville during the weekend of the Kentucky Derby, and was held at the Frazier International History Museum.
Prince Marketing Group booked longtime client Legendary Heavyweight boxing champion Smokin' Joe Frazier to host the first Legend of the Sport series inside Lagasse's Stadium at The Palazzo. Fans crowded into the ultimate sports venue to watch "Thrilla in Manila" as Frazier recounted his glory days. After a Q & A session, Frazier was presented with a Legend of the Sport trophy thanking him for his contribution to the sport and being part of the series. The crowd then stood and sang as a large birthday cake was brought out in honor of Frazier's 66th. Frazier thanked everyone for coming and then went to a private luxury box to sign autographs and take photos with the fans.
Pyramid International, a multinational company that produces a wide variety of products including calendars, art prints, stickers, button badges, badge packs, lenticular posters, accessory packs, postcards, and canvas prints in addition to their ever increasing line of posters, is pleased to announce a licensing agreement to produce posters featuring longtime client and boxing legend, Joe Frazier. The deal was negotiated through Prince Marketing Group, who has been entrusted as the representation for the intellectual property of Smokin’ Joe. The poster will portray Frazier alongside longtime rival, Muhammad Ali. Posters will be on sale in mid to late February and available for purchase at http://www.joefrazier.com/.
Earvin "Magic" Johnson, courtesy of Prince Marketing Group, conducted a rare one-hour public autograph appearance at the Last Licks store on 245 East 93rd Street in Manhattan. The appearance took place on Tuesday, January 26 between 6PM and 7PM. Founded in 1997, Steiner Sports became a partner and contributed their experience and connections in the sports memorabilia market to the dynamics of this traditional retail operation. The shop was transformed into a “Sports Bar for Kids,” offering sweets instead of liquor, live video feeds of sporting events, and a multitude of memorabilia items for sale. Buyers of ice cream sundaes also get to spin the giant wheel to win a prize - from a free scoop of ice cream to an autographed baseball.
PMG has renegotiated an extension for clients Joe Frazier and Roy Jones Jr with Sports Kings trading card company. Each boxing Legend will be featured on numerous trading cards and will be autographing a limited amount as well to be randomly inserted into packages for the 2010 series.
Prince Marketing Group’s Hulk Hogan appeared at, meeted and greeted fans on Saturday, September 26, 2009, from 1PM to 4PM at Joe Weider’s 2009 Olympia Weekend Expo. The ultimate bodybuilding and fitness experience was held for the 5th straight year at the Las Vegas Convention Center. This year’s expo was the best yet, where bodybuilding and fitness fans from all over the world came to see, sample and purchase new products from around the world, while having a chance to meet athletes, celebrities and industry icons. Hulk was in attendance for a VIP Meet & Greet and signed autographs at the Mr. Olympia Booth.
Foot Locker Foundation, Inc. joined together executives from the sports industry, professional athletes and celebrities on Tuesday, October 20, at New York City's Gotham Hall, to celebrate the ninth annual "On Our Feet" fundraising gala. For the past six years, the event has benefited UNCF (the United Negro College Fund) through a scholarship program to provide deserving students the opportunity to reach their fullest potential.
"It is rewarding to know that our efforts are directly impacting students by providing them with an opportunity to further their education," said Ken C. Hicks, President and Chief Executive Officer, Foot Locker, Inc. "These young people truly appreciate the value of an education and we are proud to invest in them and their future."
Footwear companies -- Nike, adidas, Reebok, Converse, to name a few -- lent their support to this important cause. Celebrity guests including Prince Marketing Group’s Dennis Rodman, who was a fan favorite for autographs and photos. All guests wore traditional black-tie attire while sporting their favorite pair of athletic shoes.
Through the years, this event has raised the funds for the scholarship program in support of UNCF which has provided more than 300 students with the opportunity to obtain higher education.
Foot Locker Foundation, Inc. works closely with organizations to address issues that concern the communities in which it serves. In addition to the "On Our Feet" program, the Foundation provides support for educational and sports programs across the country that empowers young people to achieve their goals and be successful in life.
On September 4, 2009, Smokin Joe Frazier served as an Honorary Co-Chairperson for the 2009 Charity Awards Dinner held in Washington, DC. Frazier was also honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award. The Charity Awards Gala is an annual event that celebrates the giving of people and organizations. For the past 30 years, the Charity Awards has honored outstanding men and women in the public and private sectors for their work on behalf of others. Frazier participated in a media and dinner committee reception, held before the event, as well as staying for over an hour after the dinner to honor each and every fans autograph request and participate in each photo request. Alongside Frazier, presidential historian and advisor Doug Wead, music entertainer and movie star Pat Boone, and Fox News host and past presidential candidate Mike Huckabee were in attendance.
Prince Marketing Group recently booked Mickey Rourke in England on two extremely popular talk shows. On Sunday, July 19, 2009, Rourke appeared on Alan Carr: Chatty Man, a British comedy chat show presented by comedian Alan Carr. The show is currently shown on Sunday nights on Channel 4 in the UK, and features interviews with celebrity guests, sketches, topical chat, audience participation and music. On Thursday, September 10, 2009, Rourke appeared on Loose Women, a British lunchtime television program thatwas first broadcast in 1999 on ITV. It consists of a panel of four women who interview celebrities and discuss topical issues, ranging from daily politics and current affairs, to celebrity gossip and sexism. The show is based on The View format from the American ABC network.
Those of you that know Dennis Rodman were probably not shocked to see the 6’8” former NBA superstar walking down the catwalk in a bright pink ensemble. The Worm walked the runway for the Pink Collection Fashion as part of Rock Fashion Week in Miami, with proceeds benefitting the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Nancy G. Brinker promised her dying sister, Susan G. Komen, that she would do everything in her power to end breast cancer forever. In 1982, that promise became Susan G. Komen for the Cure® and launched the global breast cancer movement. Today, the organization is the world's largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists fighting to save lives, empower people, ensure quality care for all and energize science to find the cures. Susan G. Komen for the Cure® has invested more than $1.3 billion to fulfill our promise, becoming the largest non-profit funder of breast cancer research in the world.
The Literary Group out of NYC and Prince Marketing Group has successfully negotiated a book deal for Star of Celebrity Apprentice and former Playboy Playmate of the Year Brande Roderick. Her stint on Celebrity Apprentice made it pretty clear that the she is no dumb blonde. Now, in her first book, Bounce Don’t Break, Roderick shares the tips of the trade she’s learned along the way, and encourages women everywhere not to let self-doubt stand in the way of their success. The book contains a compendium of tips on how to maximize your assets and acknowledge your faults, emphasizing hard work, self-reliance, courage and entrepreneurial fortitude. Bounce Don’t Break is published by Running Press, and was written in collaboration with Liz Topp.
Springfield, Mass. - Michael Jordan, maybe the greatest of them all, has taken his place alongside basketball's other greats. And he never forgot anyone who motivated him to get there. Jordan was enshrined in the Hall of Fame on Friday night, a final honor that followed all the championship rings and MVP trophies he collected during his career. Overcome with emotion before an entertaining induction speech Friday night, a teary-eyed Jordan singled out former adversaries for bringing out his competitive fires that became legendary. Prince Marketing Group’s Dennis Rodman was in attendance, along with former teammates that included Scottie Pippen, Charles Oakley, Toni Kukoc and Steve Kerr, for what was really the culmination of a two-day celebration of Jordan's career. The ceremonies could return to Symphony Hall next year as Rodman and Pippen, along with Karl Malone, will be eligible.
On Saturday, August 8th, Prince Marketing Group provided Kool & the Gang for a private wedding held at The Plaza in New York City. The legendary group that has sold over 70 million albums nationwide played two 45-minute sets, including such hits as "Get Down on It", "Joanna", and "Celebration." Kool & the Gang are now available for private functions, corporate events and licensing opportunities.
Seen here is the grandson of legendary daredevil and entertainer, Evel Knievel. Four-year old Rye Knievel Vincent is letting everyone know that he has plenty of his daredevil grandpa’s genes.
Rye is showing off for the crowd some of the newest officially licensed Evel Knievel products on the market, negotiated by Prince Marketing Group. Check out his Evel Knievel Classic Motorcycle ride-on toy, available soon at retailers nationwide from FeeNix Toys. This ride-on toy runs for hours on a rechargeable battery and features working headlight and taillight, motorcycle sounds, a foot pedal accelerator and forward and reverse gears. And like Grandpa taught him, you never ride without a helmet. Rock Hard Helmets, available wherever O’Neill products are sold, carry a variety of models and designs of officially licensed Evel Knievel helmets for the motorcycle rider, both young and old.
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