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The media landscape is constantly evolving and you deserve to have a agency with their finger on the pulse of the industry. We are a team of visual and storytelling experts that develop exponential brand awareness for our clients in entertainment. We use public relations, digital media management and video production to create viral results.
Many companies claim to prioritize diversity, but how diverse is their staff?
Many claim to prioritize creatives, but how many at those agencies actually ARE creatives?
They offer "social first" public relations campaigns, but do they even know the first thing about social media?
Compelling storytelling and proud representation is our thing.
What makes us special?
We are a team of millennial, multicultural and multidisciplinary ARTISTS.
If your brand is struggling with ideating strategy, is lacking enticing aesthetics or needs help revolutionizing press amplification efforts... then we're here to help you!
We also rank in the Top 30 PR Firms in Washington DC!
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Meet the Founder
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Indya "ICY" Wright - Founder
So, first I want to tell you the most important thing to know about me:
My passions and my mission.
My passion is creating. It is a great source of catharsis for me.
Art + storytelling are going to be my legacy.
(I'm good at both, but we'll get to that)
I also care greatly about my hometown of Washington DC and shining a light on the amazing talent in the thriving urban community that exists here. Check out our new media brand Extra Mumbo
My mission is to make it easier for creatives and people of color in entertainment to get the recognition they deserve. I fight for representation in the media, create buzz for underrepresented talent & mobilize the media to amplify issues that directly affect my community.
It requires planning, strategic positioning, building brand awareness and intentional brand image to make the public care about your work. I know because I personally made the pivot from working a traditional job, to transitioning to a CEO.
But the very first step I took was telling my story. That ONE article changed the entire trajectory of my life.
Because of that, I can speak first hand to the immense power of press.
I quickly realized that my gift of storytelling is what created instant opportunity and that it was a second nature passion that did not feel like work. This realization is how Artiste House was born.
Now for a few accolades...
Awards:
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Titan Arts Award Winner - Graphic Designer of the Year - 2019
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DC Mayors Arts Award Winner - Excellence in Media Arts - 2020
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Stellar Business Award - Public Relations
Professional Education:
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Entrepreneurship Essentials - Harvard Business School
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Leading in Crisis - LinkedIn Learning w Professor Bill George, Harvard Business School
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202Creates Creative Entrepreneur Resident - Presented by Mayor Muriel Bowser
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Fundamentals of Media Relations - Muck Rack
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Studio Production - Public Access Corporation of the District of Columbia
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Crisis Communication - LinkedIn Learning
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Managing Brand Reputation - LinkedIn Learning
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eSAT (electronic Security Awareness Training) - ProfitStars
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Over 30 American Bankers Association certifications
Organizations:
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Harvard Business School - Chapter Organizer (DC)
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Meta Boost Leaders Network
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For(bes) The Culture - Official Member
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Business Journals Leadership Trust - Official Member
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Washington Association of Black Journalists - Official Member