According to a story on the Essence magazine website, Essence Festival added $280 million to the New Orleans and Louisiana economy in 2018. The annual summertime music, fashion and empowerment extravaganza took place in the Morial Convention Center and Mercedes-Benz Superdome from July 5-8.The festival, produced by the magazine’s parent company Essence Communications, has been held in New Orleans since its founding in 1995, except for a one-year detour to Houston in 2006 after Hurricane Katrina damaged the Superdome the year before.The $280 million figure marks a substantial increase over recent years, which were estimated to bring $200 million to the city annually.Essence Fest 2018 attracts more than half-million attendeesAs previously reported on NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune, the 2018 Essence Festival attracted more than 510,0000 attendees, making it one of the largest gatherings in the event’s 24-year history. Essence Fest 2014 holds the record with a reported 550,000 … [Read more...] about Essence Fest producers announce $280 million economic impact in 2018
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I.D. Systems Introduces PowerFleet Essence, a New Industrial Truck Telematics Solution Aimed at Small and Medium Sized Manufacturing, Distribution and Retail Installations
Representing the first product launched under the PowerFleet division of I.D. Systems, PowerFleet Essence offers the perfect balance of features and cost to address forklift fleet access control, safety and electronic record keeping in even the smallest fleets /EIN News/ -- WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Oct. 18, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- I.D. Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:IDSY), a leading provider of enterprise asset management technology, has announced the launch of PowerFleet Essence, a new class of industrial truck telematics platforms aimed at small to medium sized fleets used in manufacturing, distribution, logistics and retail centers. PowerFleet Essence is being introduced at the National Safety Council Congress and Expo in Houston, Texas on October 22-24 and will be commercially available, in volume, in early November. PowerFleet Essence offers an ideal blend of size, ease of installation, ease of use, management and value. PowerFleet Essence is particularly suited for installations … [Read more...] about I.D. Systems Introduces PowerFleet Essence, a New Industrial Truck Telematics Solution Aimed at Small and Medium Sized Manufacturing, Distribution and Retail Installations
Organizers: 2018 Essence Festival has $280M economic impact
Essence Festival organizers in New Orleans say this year’s event had a record-breaking economic impact on the city. Essence Communications CEO Michelle Ebanks announced Wednesday that growth in festival attendance, which reached more than 510,000 this year, sparked a $280 million impact on New Orleans and the state. That’s the highest fiscal input in the event’s 24-year history. Ebanks says the four-day festival has emerged as the leader in size and economic significance among the country’s largest live events and is a top destination for tourism during the Fourth of July weekend. Mayor LaToya Cantrell says the 2018 festival generated “tremendous economic activity for the city — money that went to our large and small businesses.” To sign up for free CityBusiness Daily Updates, click here. … [Read more...] about Organizers: 2018 Essence Festival has $280M economic impact
2014 Essence Festival
Thanks to the Houston Sun Newspaper, I was on the scene for the 2014 Essence Festival in New Orleans. This year, the Essence Festival celebrated its 20th Anniversary and kicked off the special occasion with Prince as its signature performance. The weather wasn’t the only thing scorching this 4th of July weekend as celebrities and event goers filled the New Orleans Convention Center. I couldn’t believe how many brands and sponsors were a part of the Essence Expo. It was a photographer’s dream job. There were so many good photo opportunities. Imagine walking in the convention center and your favorite celebrities are on stages spread across one giant room. As a first time attendee of The Essence Festival, I have to admit I was overwhelmed. Brands like Walmart, McDonald’s and Verizon all hosted stages with celebrities interacting with audiences throughout the whole day. If you had a chance to visit the Coca Cola stage you’d thought you walked on the … [Read more...] about 2014 Essence Festival
Essence Magazine’s Charreah Jackson Featured at Third Annual Author’s Brunch in Detroit
Senior Editor of Essence Magazine, Charreah Jackson, author of “Boss Bride” The Third Annual ‘Author’s Brunch’ is set to take place in Detroit, on Sunday, October 7,2018. This year there will be a special tribute to the legendary, media personality, Cliff Russell, who hosted the Author’s Brunch from its inception until his untimely death in 2018. The ‘Author’s Brunch’ will run from 1 to 5 p.m., and will take place at the Motor City Hotel/Casino, 2901 Grand River Ave. The featured authors are Senior Editor of Essence Magazine, Charreah Jackson, author of “Boss Bride”, and Former Fox 2 News Reporter, Al Allen, author of “We’re Standing By.”Each will be in attendance, and read excerpts from their books and head a Q&A panel afterward. The Rhodes Literary Group is the sponsor. Debra Rhodes, the founder is an award-winning author. … [Read more...] about Essence Magazine’s Charreah Jackson Featured at Third Annual Author’s Brunch in Detroit