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ESSENCE Announces Its 3rd Annual ‘Woke 100 List’

By bigced 3 years ago

ESSENCE, the number one media, technology and commerce company serving Black women, announces the 3rd

Pepsi & ESSENCE Launch ‘She Got Now’

By bigced 3 years ago

PepsiCo Beverages North America, in partnership with ESSENCE, introduced today “She Got Now” – a

Diddy Covers Essence’s 49th Anniversary Issue

By bigced 3 years ago

“Before this, I was a part-time father, you know? My family was always first, but

ESSENCE Announces ‘ESSENCE Girls United’

By bigced 4 years ago

ESSENCE, the leading media, technology and commerce company serving Black women, debuts ESSENCE Girls United.

Who is BIG CED?

Big Ced is a successful passionate motivated entrepreneur who manages to stay consistent elevating in his endeavors. His consistency is commitment. Big Ced has played a big part in my clients success by supporting their artistry. Visualize the consequences of completing that task and you can see Big Ced’s name in the forefront. Looking to increase your awareness? He’s one influencer who will make sure your content is not only positioned but profitable!

Cynamin Jones Brand Architect Reveal AgencyNew York, NY

I had the honor of meeting Cedric Thornton at an event in New York around a decade ago (2006). I didn’t understand who he was at first. I thought he was a youthful, friendly, funny guy. As I got to know him though, I realized that Cedric (Big Ced) Thornton was much more. Cedric knew a lot of people and a lot of people knew him. I would soon learn that he, himself was a pioneer of contemporary, commercial, urban culture, having appeared in a few music videos to songs by Monie Love and MC Lyte, in his youth, among other things. Cedric has always been wise beyond his youthful appearance. His sense of humor never strays from the truth. My fondest memory of Ced, was when I was getting my feet wet with digital reporting, and he gave me a few writing assignments. He always referred to me by my last name, “Glinski” and I loved that! Cedric’s level of professionalism and respect, sets him apart. Whether publishing news to his forum, TheIndustryCosign, or holding weekly social events around NY, one could always count on Cedric to be mature and responsible – and also down to earth and funny.

Cedric is a great friend. He has maintained many friendships with people who he’s known most of his life, and has always been instrumental in bringing people together for a good time. Ced is famous for saying, “I don’t get involved; people involve me.” The original phrase is a testament to the fact that many people have confided in Ced, because they trust him. To know him, is to love him.

Hana GlinskiManaging PublicistHana Associates PR™New York, NY

I’ve known Big CED for almost 20 years now, and what I like about him most is that he’s still the same person now that he was back then! In this business it’s hard to find genuine people, especially because the power of one’s network along with success and money can often times change someone’s character. But not CED, he is one of the most coolest people I know, and is also the only guy that I can call a smart-ass, but in a cool way (haha). In addition, CED is very opinionated, he’s a realist, and you always know where you stand with him.

Fred TessierFounder | Managing Director, Business Operations and StrategyKeen Management Group, Inc.New York, NY