In this episode, we sit down with the illustrious Ericka Pittman to delve into her remarkable career journey from East New York to becoming a trailblazer in the media, marketing, and branding industry.

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Ericka’s story is a testament to resilience and determination. Starting her career in the mid-90s at ivillage.com, Ericka’s expertise in media was honed as one of their early employees. Her stint at ivillage.com, the pioneering lifestyle website for women, provided the foundation for her journey into the media industry.

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Soon, Ericka’s passion for cultural resonance led her to Keith Clink Scales’ Vanguard Media, where she contributed significantly to publications like Honey, Heart and Soul, and Savoy. Her influential work in sales and marketing for these magazines created ripples in the industry and set her on a path to being recruited by prestigious publications like Time Inc., Glamour, Vibe, and Giant.

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Ericka candidly reveals her experiences in selling advertising within publications, particularly in educating major companies about the significance of reaching the African American audience with tailored marketing strategies.

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As she evolved in her career, Ericka realized the declining trajectory of print media and her voracious appetite for marketing propelled her to take a leap into a new direction.

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Her encounter with Imani Duncan, the CMO of Bad Boy Worldwide Entertainment Group, challenged her to fuse marketing, strategy, and monetization, leading to Ericka’s paradigm-shifting move to join Sean Combs’ internal agency, Blueflame.

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Ericka reflects on her time at Blueflame as a period of unparalleled growth and learning, punctuated by her integral involvement in the rise of Revolt TV, witnessing Sean Combs’ acumen firsthand.

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Her pivotal role in the early stages of Sarak, especially in shaping the brand’s flavors and strategies, underscored her as a key player in Sarak’s transformative journey.

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Ericka’s account of sourcing apples in Canada to match Sean Combs’ favorite flavor showcases the meticulousness and dedication that propelled Sarak to its current success.

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Today, as Ericka continues to make waves with her strategic insights and unparalleled expertise in the industry, her journey inspires aspiring marketers and brand strategists to aim high, embrace change, and harness their skills to craft remarkable legacies.

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Join us as #ErickaPittman unravels her extraordinary narrative, unveiling the roadmap to her remarkable success in the ever-evolving landscapes of media, marketing, and branding.

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