Universal Hip-Hop Emblem Launched Under Online Picscout Protection
After 30 years, Fifty Million-Strong User Culture Adopts an Emblem that Signifies a Culture, a Generation, and an Ideal for Hip-Hop
January 28, 2010 - Atlanta, Georgia and Silicon Valley, California - Hip-Hop Emblem, Inc. has announced the inauguration of the Hip-Hop Emblem, a universal symbol connecting everything Hip-Hop around the globe.
“Hip-Hop has grown geographically, socially, and politically over the last three decades, from a socially conscious music genre to a global and influential culture,” says Rocky Williform, creator of the Hip-Hop Emblem. “Due to its broad scope, social diversity, and political awareness, a symbolic connecting point is needed for everything Hip-Hop.”
Hip-Hop is emblematic of the lifestyle, language, and soundtrack for past, present and future generations. The Hip- Hop Emblem consists of a glowing, multi-colored double-H, which rests against a weathered tilted square. Its double H symbolizes Hip-Hop; its multiple colors symbolize Hip-Hop’s multi-culture; its numerous cracks symbolize Hip-Hop’s history; and its glow symbolizes Hip-Hop’s energy.
“We envision a future for Hip-Hop under the Emblem that we are announcing today. The Hip-Hop community can expect to see an unfolding of representative platforms of the Hip-Hop Emblem that will further engage and unite our culture in strength characterized by peace, diversity, and innovation” says Williform.
The Hip-Hop Emblem, as well as its copyrights, has been placed in trust and is available for download at www.hiphopemblem.org and is protected by PicScout, which made a fingerprint of the Emblem and is tracking its use online wherever it may appear with PicScout ImageTracker™. The Hip-Hop culture is encouraged to stay abreast of all things Hip-Hop as the Emblem proliferates and gains power, generates new opportunity, and connects the culture in every way.
“PicScout is honored to be named Protector and credit attributor of the Hip-Hop Emblem,” said PicScout CEO Offir Gutelzon. “PicScout ImageExchange will be on the job, identifying the Emblem for the Hip-Hop community to see and connect with all things Hip-Hop. We share in the enthusiasm for the Hip-Hop Emblem. As an independent community, which has formed and grown strong over three decades, unifies under its own Emblem and moves into the new Hip-Hop decade, PicScout will be there with every click of its Emblem.”
Hip-Hop Emblem Facebook Event—Join the Movement!
Hip-Hop supporters everywhere are invited to a movement--The Hip Hop Emblem Movement! In order to participate in the Inauguration of the Hip-Hop Emblem, please visit the event page on Facebook and/or the Twitter page, or the Hip-Hop Emblem Facebook Fan page, January 28, 2010 thru March 15, 2010. Supporters are encouraged to join this social media event and become a brand ambassador or sponsor for the Hip- Hop Emblem. Simply change your profile picture to the Hip-Hop Emblem and follow the Hip-Hop Emblem on Twitter.
About Hip-Hop Emblem
The Hip-Hop Emblem, Inc. is a non-profit trust assuming responsibility of administering and enforcing the use of the Emblem. The Hip-Hop Emblem and its copyrights have been irrevocably assigned to the trust for the benefit of Hip-Hop. The overall purpose of the trust is to promote in various ways the humanitarian and educational causes within the Hip-Hop culture; to raise and receive funds for the support and enhancement of the Hip-Hop culture; and to aid the Hip-Hop culture in its development as a leading force in social achievement. The Emblem is available for free download at www.hiphopemblem.org.
About Rocky Williform
Rocky Williform is founder and publisher of HipHopBlog.com, the social media network for the Hip-Hop culture, and the creator of The Hip-Hop Emblem. He was also CEO of StreetCred, a social network for Hip-Hop, which he co-founded with actor and superstar rapper, Clifford "T.I." Harris. Prior to StreetCred, Williform was president of BodyBlocks Nutrition Systems, which he co-founded with, Lloyd Ward, the one-time chairman and CEO of the Maytag Corporation. He also served as vice chairman, heading the company's platform acquisition efforts, leading bids to acquire the $331 million Sara Lee Coffee Division and China's second largest fruit & vegetable juice company. The company would eventually take control of China's largest organic dairy. Williform spun off his significant holdings in the Company in June 2006. Williform began his professional career as an investment banker at T.R. Winston & Company, a New York investment bank, participating in corporate takeovers. He subsequently became chief executive officer of First Capital, a Dallas based merchant banking firm specializing in small cap growth opportunities. Williform earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science/psychology from Texas Southern University in Houston, TX. In addition to his professional accomplishments, he has authored and co-authored opinion editorials for national newspapers.
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