Socal's Got Photographers

Name Branderz is all about creating platforms and avenues through which artists can share their talents with the world in a way that will enable them to establish their unique brand and distinguish themselves from others who share their niche. One of the many forms of art we appreciate is photography, so much so that we went ahead and created a contest for the best photos in Southern California.

We are offering $100 for the best photo entered into our contest. Here are the rules:

• Entrants can begin submitting photos from June 8th through June 17th 
• We will select the top 3 photo's and have them posted to our blog for public display
• We will allow the public to vote for the best photo out of the 3 posted to our blog via email ballots
• Winner will receive $100 cash from Name Branderz for the winning photo which will be enlarged, framed, and hung at our offices
•  All explicit photos will be disqualified
• All entrants will need to subscribe to Name Branderz via email in order to receive contest updates on whether or not their photo's have made it to the final selection stage
• Winner will need to provide a valid mailing address in order to receive the prize money

We are interested in seeing your photos and want to give you some cash for your talent. Enter today and see if your pics are a cut above the rest! Send all photos to setthestage2011@gmail.com

Wanna know how to create a successful festival brand? Ask Guerilla Union

In today's economy many Americans find it difficult to spend money on the things they need much less the things they want. I've even found myself cringing at the thought of having to give up my hard earned four dollars and thirty-two cents for a Mighty Kids Meal at McDonald's. Yet in the midst of mass frugality the people of Southern California create a budget for the enjoyment of Hip Hop music. Initially when I first discovered this I couldn't understand how anyone could get more than even a thousand people to consistently spend money on old-school hip hop shows . . . until I discovered why people were so willing to forgo paying their rent to go to a festival. The answer: Guerrilla Union.

Guerrilla Union has done what very few independent production companies have been able to do within the world Hip Hop music. They somehow have created a successful brand of Hip Hop events that generates an annual cumulative attendance of anywhere between 40,000 and 60,000 people. Through key attention to detail, strategic planning, solid relationships within the industry and a close ear to the street Guerrilla Union has cornered their market and has established themselves as a juggernaut within their industry. With widely known and heavily attended events such as Paid Dues, Spring Gathering, Rock The Bells and Smoke out Guerrilla Union has captured the heart of hip hop goers nation wide.


Check out this clip from the Rock The Bells 2011 Press Release:

See you in August!