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National Endowment For The Arts (NEA) |
| NEA is a partial underwriter of the LEGENDS OF JAZZ series. Through funding and support from the NEA, LRSmedia can create original and exciting content which follows the NEA model of dedication to excellence in the arts. LRSmedia has themed the final episode in the LEGENDS OF JAZZ series the NEA Jazz Masters Show to showcase the artists that the NEA recognizes each year. |
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WTTW National Productions |
| WTTW National Productions is LRSmedia’s producing partner for its unique programming. The most watched public television station in America, Chicago's WTTW11, has four million monthly viewers and serves a four-state area. For 50 years, viewers have turned to WTTW11 for distinctive programming that informs, inspires, educates and entertains. Recognized for its renowned local and national productions, WTTW11 is committed to presenting the very best in cultural, nature, science, public affairs and children's programming. In addition to LEGENDS OF JAZZ with Ramsey Lewis, WTTW National Productions has produced or presented such national shows as SOUNDSTAGE®, The McLaughlin Group, CEO Exchange, and Mini-Med School TV. |
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WEA Corp. |
| WEA Corp. was the first major music distribution company in the U.S. and has continued to set the standard for sales and marketing in the music industry for more than thirty years. |
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Samsung |
LRSmedia formed a strong partnership with global electronics powerhouse Samsung Electronics in 2006. This exciting partnership has allowed LRSmedia to use alternative promotion channels for its properties. Examples include pairing product on Blu-ray with all Samsung Blu-ray players sold in Europe, including a performance on Samsung’s Blu-ray demo disk used to demonstrate Blu-ray for all retail accounts, and including the LEGENDS OF JAZZ theme song on 2 million of Samsung’s new K5 MP3 players which launched in Fall 2006.
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Etrade Financial |
| Etrade is a corporate sponsor of the LEGENDS OF JAZZ series. LRSmedia and Etrade ran a successful online cross-marketing campaign during the launch of the series as well. Etrade continues to have a large presence of the LEGENDS OF JAZZ site still today, and its logo is featured on every video player. |
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Marantz |
| A 2006 partnership between LRSmedia and this high-end home entertainment equipment manufacturer greatly benefited both the LEGENDS OF JAZZ consumer and the typical high-end buyer through strong cross-promotional efforts. To benefit their consumers, Marantz included a free copy of “Showcase” on DVD with the purchase of any of their DVD players. LRSmedia ran ongoing sweepstakes of Marantz equipment on www.legendsofjazz.net to drive its consumers to become members of the LEGENDS OF JAZZ community base. |
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International Association for Jazz Education (IAJE) |
| The partnership between LRSmedia and the International Association for Jazz Education, formed in 2004, focuses on music education initiatives. Working together toward the common goal of educating future generations on jazz and its legends, LRS and IAJE have co-produced custom complimentary study guides for LEGENDS OF JAZZ, and will create special programs for the tour in the fall of 2007 for music students and educators. The IAJE was a partial underwriter of LEGENDS OF JAZZ and LRSmedia is a supporter of IAJE’s Campaign for Jazz with revenue shares and discounts. |
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