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Lila Polite
New Media Producer/Marketing and Biz Dev Strategis, Self employed

Location: New York, NY United States
Joined: Aug 30th, 2008
About   (request update)
My Interview Question
Best House record, best book, favorite Prince song, best athlete and worst reality show currently on TV?
Education   (request update)
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor class of 1981
Undergrad Major: English
High School: The Park School of Buffalo in Buffalo, NY class of 1975
 
Experience
I currently work with Self employed as New Media Producer/Marketing and Biz Dev Strategis
I have 26 years of experience working in the Advertising/Marketing/Public Relations industry.
Producer | Various Media Companies
From January 2002 to January 2006 • 4 year(s)
Produced sports talk show, web and TV program for Oakland Raiders, and feature film.
Minority Enterprise Development Director | Young Community Developers
From January 1998 to January 2002 • 4 year(s)
Non-profit work focused on minority enterprise development.
Marketing Director | Imagine Media
From January 1998 to January 2002 • 4 year(s)
Marketing leadership role at media company.
Marketing Director | Ex'Pression Center for New Media
From January 1998 to January 2002 • 4 year(s)
Marketing role focused on new media initiatives.
Marketing Director | Clear Channel
From January 1998 to January 2002 • 4 year(s)
Professional marketing experience in media company.
Marketing Director | Viacom
From January 1998 to January 2002 • 4 year(s)
Gained professional marketing experience in traditional work week role.
Marketing Position | Major Concert Promoter
From January 1990 to January 1998 • 8 year(s)
8-year marketing position discovered through radio promotions work.
DJ and Club Promoter | Various Venues
From January 1980 to January 1990 • 10 year(s)
Moonlighted as DJ and club promoter while working at NYNEX.
Event Marketing and Promotions | NYNEX
From January 1980 to January 1990 • 10 year(s)
Focused on event marketing and big idea promotions, writing press releases and making appearances with company mascot.
Activity
So Fresh, So Clean So Fresh, So Clean
Last week, two key things happened: Football season started and Fashion Week kicked off. I'm in heaven and a bit of hell. As the daughter, mother, sister, niece, granddaughter of fashionistas (and som ...more
Posted by Lila Polite on September 12th, 2008 • 491 Views
My BlackInAmerica.com Profile
Why Are You Concerned About Black America:
Because I still see the desperation and feeling of hopelessness on the faces of many. I'm concerned about our culture being co-opted and images and our truth distorted. I see the pride and beauty of our people forgotten, and the contributions of those who passed before us swept under the rug.
How Did You Find Out About This Site:
Through a friend
What Would You Like To See On This Site:
live podcasts and a web series
Did You See The CNN Special Entitled "Black In America":
Yes
My Groups
Black Buddhists in America
Guestbook Comments
Hello Lila, We have something in common: I am from New York, NY aka Harlem (I live in Charlotte, NC now but the NYC is still my home) I am a Sagittarius, I am self-employed, I work in the Media Industry, Stop by anytime, I do look forward to talking with you. Joe
Tagged by Joseph Fenner on 09/05/2008  
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