UMCA 's Year of the Woman Celebration has added seven special ladies to the honor roll: Cyma Zarghami, President of Nickelodeon, and Pamela Kaufman, SVP of Marketing, Nickelodeon, Alexandra Shapiro, VP of Consumer Marketing, USA Network, Deena Stern, Director of Consumer Marketing, USA Network, Alyson

Meranze, Senior Director, Maria Laino, Manager, Nickelodeon, and Jennifer Cohen, Senior Manager, USA Network. These seven talented executives

have agreed to help UMCA continue its growth by retaining The U to consult on the networks African American marketing strategies. The initial assignments are Lil Romeo (Nickelodeon), Miracle's Boys (The N), and Kojak (USA Network). They all have great teams and we look forward to working together.

By the way September 16 was our 5 year company anniversary!!! We made it D. Thank you to all the great clients that have trusted us to help them in some special way! Our 5th year sees two new additions in Kay Lucas , Director of Media, and Luis Ayala , Director of Hispanic Marketing.

We have officially added a media buying division, U Media, to better service our clients. U Media is led by the super knowledgeable Kay Lucas ! We also welcome back Luis Ayala as he returns to lead our Hispanic Marketing Division.

Please remember to go see "Women Thou Art Loosed" and "Hairshow" as well as buy the book "Birth of a Nation" by Aaron McGruder & Reginald Hudlin.

Fight On!