Miss Diddy
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Miss Diddy | |
|---|---|
| Born | Candis Brown |
| Employer | The Brand Group |
| Known for | Lifestyle specialist |
| Website | www |
Candis Brown, known professionally as Miss Diddy, is an entertainment marketer and founder and CEO of The Brand Group, an LA-based marketing agency and event production company.[1][2]
Biography
[edit]Candis Brown was born in Compton.[3] She grew up in Inglewood, California, returning to Compton, California at around ten years old.[4][5] In high school, many of her friends called her "Diddy," leading to her use of the nickname professionally.[2]
Miss Diddy began her career as the only female promoter in Hollywood.[6] She began her career promoting the West Coast tier of Kanye West's GOOD Music.[5]
Miss Diddy founded a full-service-agency, the Brand Group LA, which offers marketing, brand management, and event production services.[3] Notably, she has worked with Compton mayor Aja Brown.[3] This partnership has allowed her to work with the Compton community.[7][8]
Miss Diddy hosts a "Toast to Black Hollywood" (formerly "A Toast to Young Hollywood") annually prior to the BET Awards.[4] This award honors " great movers and shakers in the industry as well as people moving the needle and making a change in their communities."[7]
References
[edit]- ^ Blanco, L. (2019, Apr). A DAY IN THE LIFE OF MISS DIDDY. Black Enterprise, 49, 14.
- ^ a b One-on-One With Marketing Powerhouse Miss Diddy, retrieved 2024-02-18
- ^ a b c Reid, Pauleanna. "How Branding Genius, Miss Diddy, Turns Authenticity and Cultural Connection into High-Value Partnerships". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
- ^ a b JoVonn, Jeroslyn (2022-07-29). "Miss Diddy Talks Her Success in Business, Marketing, and High-Level Partnerships". Black Enterprise. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
- ^ a b "Miss Diddy details being an entrepreneur, her work ethic, the women who've molded her, women she admires and more". REVOLT. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
- ^ "Miss Diddy". Doritos.
- ^ a b Lyle, Ashley. "Lifestyle Specialist Miss Diddy Speaks on Entrepreneurship in the Music Industry". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
- ^ Blanco, Lydia (2020-04-16). "Miss Diddy and Compton Mayor Partner with Black-Owned Mask Company to Protect Senior Citizens". Black Enterprise. Retrieved 2024-02-18.