Emmis Communications Inks Digital Media Joint Venture Deal with Hip Hop DJ Funk Master Flex

EMMIS COMMUNICATIONS inks a joint venture deal with EMMIS Top 40/Rhythmic WQHT (HOT 97)/NEW YORK personality FUNKMASTER FLEX’s FLEXCO to build a network of owned and operated digital platforms for EMMIS’ biggest personalities.

FUNKMASTER FLEX has built a large online and mobile audience with INFLEXWETRUST.COM and the DJ FUNK FLEX Mobile app.  FLEX will be working with other personalities in NEW YORK and in other EMMIS markets to develop similar digital footprints.  EMMIS plans to develop a network of sites, apps and social networks with the unique entertainment and news content young audiences and advertisers desire.  FLEX has already launched ANGIEREVIEW.COM for HOT 97 afternoon host ANGIE MARTINEZ, THATSENUFF.COM for HOT 97’s DJ ENUFF and he’s working on a digital project for HOT 97 morning show personality EBRO DARDEN.

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