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Tiffany Groh Cummins Promoted to Vice President at Talent Resources

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Talent Resources (TR), a leading full-service marketing agency, is thrilled to announce the promotion of Tiffany Groh Cummins to Vice President, Communications. Based in San Francisco, Tiffany has significantly contributed to TR, leveraging her vast experience and expertise in publicity, marketing strategy, and event execution.

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  • Championing Iconic Campaigns and Junior Team Mentorship, Cummins Assumes Vice Presidential Role
    NEW YORK, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Talent Resources (TR) , a leading full-service marketing agency, is thrilled to announce the promotion of Tiffany Groh Cummins to Vice President, Communications.
  • "From the moment Tiffany joined Talent Resources, it was evident that she brought a unique blend of experience, passion, and innovation to the table.
  • Matthew Kirschner , President and Partner at Talent Resources said, "In the world of PR and marketing, adaptability and vision are key.
  • Tiffany Groh Cummins embodies these traits, and her stellar track record is evidence of her prowess.

BMG MUSIC ISSUES 2 LP VINYL RE-RELEASE EDITION OF ASIA'S 2008 PHOENIX REUNION ALBUM

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Friday, May 26, 2023

NEW YORK, May 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BMG Music has released the legendary ASIA studio album Phoenix with a highly collectible double vinyl edition, available today, May 26th. Asia are the multi-platinum selling English rock band who formed in 1981 and celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2021. Their 1982 self-titled debut album reached number one in several countries, including nine weeks topping the US charts, with lead single 'Heat Of The Moment' making the top 40 in over a dozen, including US #4. 

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  • NEW YORK, May 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BMG Music has released the legendary ASIA studio album Phoenix with a highly collectible double vinyl edition, available today, May 26th.
  • Asia are the multi-platinum selling English rock band who formed in 1981 and celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2021.
  • In 2008, the album Phoenix followed to critical acclaim and the delight of its still very loyal fan base.
  • Phoenix album (previously unreleased on LP) was the band's first studio album with its original line-up.

ASIA 'FANTASIA LIVE IN TOKYO 2007' 3 LP Set

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Thursday, January 12, 2023

NEW YORK, Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pilato Entertainment: Multi-platinum selling English supergroup ASIA announce they are to release for the first time ever on vinyl ASIA 'FANTASIA, LIVE IN TOKYO 2007' as a 3LP set. Recorded on Asia's 25th anniversary tour, and featuring the original line-up, FANTASIA, LIVE IN TOKYO 2007 is to be issued on vinyl as a 3LP set with booklet, including band photos, and sleeve notes through BMG Records on February 24th.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pilato Entertainment: Multi-platinum selling English supergroup ASIA announce they are to release for the first time ever on vinyl ASIA 'FANTASIA, LIVE IN TOKYO 2007' as a 3LP set.
  • Recorded on Asia's 25th anniversary tour, and featuring the original line-up, FANTASIA, LIVE IN TOKYO 2007 is to be issued on vinyl as a 3LP set with booklet, including band photos, and sleeve notes through BMG Records on February 24th.
  • Celebrating the 25th anniversary of ASIA's formation, this exciting 18-track live show from their 2007 world tour features the reformed original line-up pooling the talents of lead vocalist/bassist John Wetton, Steve Howe (guitars), Geoff Downes (keyboards) and drummer Carl Palmer.
  • Album artwork is by legendary designer Roger Dean.

Music & Media Executive Evan Harrison Joins Kiss the Ground as Chief Executive Officer

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

Kiss the Ground, a 501c3 nonprofit organization focused on promoting regenerative agriculture as the solution to our climate, water and health crises, announced the hire of Evan Harrison as Chief Executive Officer.

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  • Kiss the Ground, a 501c3 nonprofit organization focused on promoting regenerative agriculture as the solution to our climate, water and health crises, announced the hire of Evan Harrison as Chief Executive Officer.
  • Ryland Engelhart, co-founder and previously Executive Director, will remain committed to Kiss the Ground and support Evan and the team in the company's growth in his newly created role of Chief Mission Officer.
  • Now, together, well take the massive groundswell theyve developed over the last decade mainstream, said Evan Harrison CEO, Kiss the Ground.
  • In addition to Rylands move to Chief Mission Officer, co-founder Finian Makepeace assumed the role of Chief Strategy Officer, Karen Rodriguez was promoted to Chief Administrative Officer, and Richard Wegman remains Chief Operating Officer.

Music industry veteran Lefroy Verghese joins Audio Network

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022

LONDON, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lefroy Verghese, a high-profile licensing and A&R executive with more than two decades of experience in the music business, has joined global production music company Audio Network as general manager of its Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. His hiring indicates a significant commitment to expanding the company's APAC operations as it continues to break ground in creating original, high-quality music for television, advertising, enterprise, and digital media.

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  • LONDON, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lefroy Verghese, a high-profile licensing and A&R executive with more than two decades of experience in the music business, has joined global production music company Audio Network as general manager of its Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.
  • Lefroy Verghese, a high-profile A&R executive, joins Audio Network as general manager of its Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.
  • In addition, during his tenure running one of BMG's premier production music labels it witnessed the successful development of commercially viable local artists playing regional music.
  • Audio Network is a music company creating original, high-quality music for broadcasters, brands, creators, and music fans everywhere.

Music industry veteran Lefroy Verghese joins Audio Network

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022

LONDON, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lefroy Verghese, a high-profile licensing and A&R executive with more than two decades of experience in the music business, has joined global production music company Audio Network as general manager of its Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. His hiring indicates a significant commitment to expanding the company's APAC operations as it continues to break ground in creating original, high-quality music for television, advertising, enterprise, and digital media.

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  • LONDON, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lefroy Verghese, a high-profile licensing and A&R executive with more than two decades of experience in the music business, has joined global production music company Audio Network as general manager of its Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.
  • In his new role, Verghese will oversee Audio Network's commercial activities in Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, India, and China one of the fastest growing countries for the business worldwide.
  • In addition, during his tenure running one of BMG's premier production music labels it witnessed the successful development of commercially viable local artists playing regional music.
  • Audio Network is a music company creating original, high-quality music for broadcasters, brands, creators, and music fans everywhere.

ASIA to announce Anniversary US tour celebrating its ultra-successful debut album and new ASIA IN ASIA box set

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022

NEW YORK, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PILATO ENTERTAINMENT - Multi-platinum supergroup ASIA soon will announce an extensive US tour set to promote the 40th Anniversary of its multi-platinum debut album and a new ASIA IN ASIA box set.

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  • NEW YORK, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PILATO ENTERTAINMENT - Multi-platinum supergroup ASIA soon will announce an extensive US tour set to promote the 40th Anniversary of its multi-platinum debut album and a new ASIA IN ASIA box set.
  • "I am so thrilled that ASIA has finally been able to perform after three years off the road due to the pandemic.
  • "ASIA has been through a lot during these last four decades," adds Geoff Downes, "but the music has always endured.
  • The single Heat Of The Moment was a world-wide monster smash while its debut album spent 9 weeks at No.

MAYRA VERONICA PAIRS HER VIBRANT NEW LATIN DANCE/POP SINGLE "VEN" WITH AN EMPOWERING, MULTI-IMAGE COVER PORTRAIT BY INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED POP ART VIRTUOSO LUCA VALENTINI

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Wednesday, April 13, 2022

Internationally renowned artist Luca Valentini does artistic rendition of singer Mayra Veronica's new song cover.

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  • Internationally renowned artist Luca Valentini does artistic rendition of singer Mayra Veronica's new song cover.
  • By design, its clever lyrics can also be interpreted as two lovers thinking about each other and longing to have a good time together.
  • Valentini has long had a knack for striking images of voluptuous feminine beauty, and he works wonders with Mayra's striking black hair, gorgeous face and curvaceous body.
  • "Ven" is being pitched as a potential candidate as the theme song for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

ASIA IN ASIA LIVE AT THE BUDOKAN ARENA, TOKYO, DECEMBER 1983 DELUXE BOX SET, 2LP, 1CD & DIGITAL. Released 10th June

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Friday, March 18, 2022

The second of three showsat the Budokan arena on 6thDecember 1983, would make history as first live broadcast between Japan and MTV.

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  • The second of three showsat the Budokan arena on 6thDecember 1983, would make history as first live broadcast between Japan and MTV.
  • Featured are some of ASIA's most memorable hits: Time Again, Only Time Will Tell, Sole Survivor, Wildest Dreams and Heat Of The Moment.
  • Greg Lake stepped in, on short notice, following the sudden departure of ASIA's John Wetton ahead of the Japanese dates.
  • It demonstrates the level of professionalism that we have always striven to bring to the ASIA name."

ASIA The Official Live Bootlegs Volume 1 Released to kick off the 40th Anniversary Celebration

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Thursday, December 16, 2021

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Multi-platinum selling English supergroup ASIA released its most ambitious collection to date: a 10-CD boxset The Official Live Bootlegs Volume 1.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Dec. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Multi-platinum selling English supergroup ASIA released its most ambitious collection to date: a 10-CD boxset The Official Live Bootlegs Volume 1.
  • Issued just prior to the band's 40th Anniversary in 2022, the The Official Live Bootlegs Volume 1 box set is helping to kick off a period of celebration for ASIA fans worldwide.
  • "ASIA has always been a powerful live entity, and these recordings prove that," says drummer Carl Palmer.
  • The Official Live Bootlegs Volume 1celebrates the huge appeal of the concert tours that followed ASIA's first two albums.