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Honoring the legacy of Stan Musial, the 2024 Musial Awards brought us unforgettable moments of sportsmanship and class. A heartfelt thank you to Bob Costas for being a truly deserving honoree and to Billy Crystal for delivering a moving tribute to Bob’s incredible career. Al Roker Entertainment is proud to produce this broadcast for CBS and Paramount+, celebrating stories that inspire us all. We’re grateful to EMME Solutions, LLC for connecting the Musial Awards and ARE, which led to this amazing partnership. If you missed it, the Musial Awards are airing now on CBS and available for streaming on Paramount+. Let’s continue celebrating the individuals and values that make sports—and life—truly special. #MusialAwards #Sportsmanship #Storytelling #Leadership

Reflecting on 2024: A Year of Storytelling, Growth, and Impact! This year, Al Roker Entertainment brought to life powerful stories and engaging content that inspired audiences nationwide. From groundbreaking documentaries to dynamic conversations at industry-leading events, here’s what we accomplished: ✨ Returning Citizens: Life Beyond Incarceration premiered in 2024, sparking nationwide conversations about resilience and reentry. 🌾 Gaining Ground: The Fight for Black Land expanded its reach on VON.tv, showcasing powerful stories of empowerment and reclamation. 📺 Kenyatta: Do Not Wait Your Turn became available on Prime Video and Tubi, bringing Malcolm Kenyatta’s inspiring story to new audiences. 🏆 Partnered for the 6th year on the Musial Awards, airing on CBS and Paramount+, celebrating sportsmanship and excellence. 💡 Shared insights at the Social Impact Summit and Advertising Week New York, collaborating with partners like Ancestry to discuss storytelling for change. Looking ahead to 2025, we’re excited to bring you even more impactful projects, including Weather Hunters on PBS KIDS, Heirloom Hunters, and Serving Up Joy with Gloria Gaynor. 🎬 Check out our 2024 highlights and what’s ahead in the full article below!

Social Impact Spotlight: Genevieve Gorder Edition This week, we’re spotlighting the incredible Genevieve Gorder for her inspiring work designing spaces that connect and uplift communities. As Genevieve reminds us, “Home is a basic right we all deserve,” and she’s actively working to make that vision a reality. From her work on Venus House, providing safe spaces for transgender individuals, to her advocacy with Oxfam America in Tanzania and her contributions to community-building through Longest Table NYC, Genevieve’s impact is truly global. We’re also thrilled to share that Genevieve is teaming up with #AlRokerEntertainment for her upcoming series, Better Living with Genevieve. In this new show, she’ll share practical life hacks and home tips designed to make everyday life just a little easier. Please join us in celebrating Genevieve for her talent, compassion, and commitment to making a meaningful difference. #SocialImpactSunday #GenevieveGorder #DesignForGood #StoriesOfGood #VenusHouse #OxfamAmerica #LongestTable

Meet this year’s Musial Awards honorees: Larry Fitzgerald Jr., recipient of the Musial Award for Extraordinary Character; Bob Costas, being honored with the Stan Musial Lifetime Achievement Award for Sportsmanship; Salvador Perez, recognized for his extraordinary sportsmanship; and more. Plus, special guest Billy Crystal will join us to celebrate the power of sportsmanship. Al Roker, Rick Angeli and the entire Al Roker Entertainment team is so excited to be producing this incredible show for CBS and Paramount+ for another year. If you'd like to catch the action in person before the show airs in December, limited tickets are still available for Saturday’s taping at the Stifel Theatre in St. Louis! https://lnkd.in/gDNb9zAc cc: Maryville University of Saint Louis, Lisa Tucker

Gaining Ground: The Fight for Black Land airs TODAY October 24 at 7 PM CST on VONtv. Don't miss your opportunity to watch this groundbreaking documentary produced by Al Roker for ARE and John Deere, and directed by Eternal Polk, the documentary reveals Black farmers' struggles with land ownership and heirs' property. Stream it free through VONtv until October 27 on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and Apple TV or watch on Von.tv via your mobile tablets and devices. More info: https://lnkd.in/eJTSqgKN #BlackFarmers #GainingGroundFilm #JohnDeere #AlRokerEntertainment Tharlyn Fox Denise Hurst Green Lisa Tucker

What makes authentic storytelling the key to building real connections in today's noisy media landscape? 🎙️ We tackled this question head-on at Advertising Week New York during our panel "Ignite Audiences and Elevate Brands." It was an incredible opportunity to explore how brands can use authentic storytelling to stand out, inspire, and elevate their presence. Moderated by Al Roker, our panelists—ARE's Michael L. Counter, Jr., D.L.S., and Ancestry's Ashlee Davis (she/her) and Paige Grossman Nelson—shared real, actionable insights on how to navigate the complexities of branded content, connect on a deeper level, and make a meaningful impact. Revisit some of the most powerful moments from our discussion in this article, featuring key takeaways, and practical strategies you can share for leveraging storytelling that resonates. 👇 #AWNewYork24 #StorytellingImpact #AuthenticStorytelling #AdvertisingWeek #AlRokerEntertainment #BrandedContent"

How does branded content make an impact? Join VP Michael L. Counter, Jr., D.L.S. for a panel moderated by Al Roker and gain insights from producers and content specialists Susan Jin Davis, Rick Angeli, Denise Hurst Green, SVP Lisa Tucker from the #AlRokerEntertainment team at Advertising Week NY about crafting content that resonates with audiences and builds long-term value. 30% off registration with code ROKER30: https://lnkd.in/eVW_QC4D. #BrandedContent #AuthenticStories #AWNewYork24 #SocialImpact

Excited to join Advertising Week New York 2024 with an incredible panel! We’ll be discussing how authentic storytelling can drive engagement and elevate brands, featuring insights from Al Roker; ARE's Michael L. Counter, Jr., D.L.S., VP, Head of Branded Entertainment & Strategic Partnerships; Ashlee Davis (she/her), Global Head of Diversity Equity & Inclusion and Talent Development, Ancestry); and Paige Grossman Nelson, Vice President, Global Brand Creative & Programming, Ancestry. Use code ROKER30 for 30% off registration. Don’t miss out! #AWNewYork24 #BrandedContent #AudienceEngagement #AlRokerEntertainment #Storytelling

🌟 Social Impact Sunday Spotlight: Maya-Camille Broussard & Justice of the Pies 🌟 This week, we are proud to highlight Maya-Camille Broussard, founder of Justice of the Pies, a mission-driven Chicago bakery that’s not only serving up delicious pies, quiches, and tarts but also creating meaningful change in communities. Through her I KNEAD LOVE workshops, Maya-Camille empowers youth from underserved communities by teaching cooking skills and promoting healthy eating. She’s also addressing food insecurity and health disparities through The Broussard Justice Foundation, working to ensure equitable access to nutritious food. We’re thrilled to be partnering with Maya-Camille on an exciting new project in collaboration with Al Roker and #AlRokerEntertainment. Stay tuned for more details on how we’re bringing her powerful story and mission to life. 🎬 Take a moment to explore her inspiring work and see how she continues her father’s legacy of justice and community impact. Let’s champion leaders like Maya-Camille who are making the world a better place—one pie at a time! 🥧 #SocialImpactSunday #JusticeOfThePies #MayaCamilleBroussard #FoodJustice #CommunityLeadership #StoriesOfGood

Join us in wishing the inspirational subject of our documentary Kenyatta Do Not Wait Your Turn, Malcolm Kenyatta, a happy 34th birthday! To quote Malcolm, "I really hope you get the sense [and] understand how powerful you just being who the @$%# you are is to people." Malcolm's message, beautiful relationship with Matthew JM Kenyatta, Ph.D. and continuous fight for justice galvanized the teams at #alrokerentertainment, Tim Harris, Seven Knots Film & Media, and Xpedition to make this film. Celebrate him with us by watching KENYATTA: DO NOT WAIT YOUR TURN -- now available on Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios. Let us know what you think of the doc: https://lnkd.in/enfgqC4P KENYATTA: DO NOT WAIT YOUR TURN is part love story-part political drama, KENYATTA follows Malcolm Kenyatta as he challenges his political rivals and an entire system in his historic bid for the U.S. Senate. #kenyattafilm #documentary #filmfestival #black #lgbtq #northphilly #philadelphia #pennsylvania #malcolmkenyatta #moviemaking #movie #films #filmmaker #filmmaking #inspiration #inspired #primevideo #freefilm #blackcinema #politics