3.31.2020 Rio Rocket was interviewed by AUTHORITY magazine for the feature, Here Are 5 Things You Should Do To Create A Trusted & Believable Brand for his experience in brand building. The interviewed featured Rio’s 5 tips on how we can build a vibrant long-lasting brand that stands out. » See the Post.

2.14.2020 Defiant Bud released the trailer for the pilot of the new streaming series Altery Boy starring Rio Rocket, Evan Leone, and Kevin Craig West. Alter Boy tells the story of a young man coming into his own skin and having to face the reality of his pedigree. » See the Post.

2.3.2020 Referral Rock reached out to Rio Rocket for the article What Do You Attribute To Building Brand Awareness? for his extensive digital marketing expertise. Rio spoke on the latest trends in building brand awareness and visibility in the modern landscape. » See the Post.

1.16.2020 Rio Rocket begins production on a new test pilot, created, written, and the actor himself. The name and concept are currently being kept under wraps and presumably to be pitched to streaming networks some time in 2020 in the later development stages. » See the Post.

1.10.2020 Rio Rocket continues to work with Lowe’s Companies on several corporate initiatives. He recently completed production at their RDC Facility in Statesville, NC. Lowe’s is a FORTUNE® 50 company with a market cap of $79.1 billion and now investing heavily in the tech sector as a driving force in the state’s economic growth. » See the Post.

1.7.2020 CanzMarketing reached out to Rio Rocket for the article Content Marketing Key takeaways from 15 Experts for his digital marketing expertise. Rio spoke on the latest trends in Artificial Intelligence, Strategic Conversation, and A.I. created content. » See the Post.

1.5.2020 Rio Rocket has worked with Lowe’s Companies for the past year on several initiatives. He recently worked with Lowe’s on their new IT Recruiting Program which will create up to 2,000 new jobs in the technology sector in their new global technology center in uptown Charlotte. » See the Post.

12.20.2019 Cloudways reached out to Rio Rocket for the article Affiliate Marketing Tips for 2020: What Experts and Influencers Have to Say for his digital marketing expertise. Rio recommends that even affiliate marketers need to build a business around their offer. » See the Post.

12.20.2019 Rio Rocket was quoted in the article Ask An Expert: Top Video Marketing Trends To Watch In 2020 on IdeaRocket.com for his video marketing expertise. Rio shared one innovative video marketing trend that he is currently expanding into heavily. » See the Post.

12.16.2019 Rio Rocket contributes Chapter 25: Going Where Your Customers Already Are to The 60 Minute Startup, released on November 7th and has hit 5 best-sellers lists. Rio details his entrepreneurial journey and offers secrets on how he built a successful digital marketing firm. » Read the Announcement.

12.6.2019 Rio Rocket was quoted in the article, Entrepreneurs List Their Favorite Business Books published on CEOBlogNation.com for his expertise and experience in entrepreneurship. Rio gives his pick for his must-read business book for entrepreneurs, growth hackers, and startup founders. » Read the Article.

11.26.2019 Portraying the role of G-FORCE, Rio Rocket is currently filming withHassan Johnson, Nicholas Pinnock, Colin Kilkenny and other talented actors for the upcoming ABC TV series, FOR LIFE. The series films in Queens and Staten Island, NY and airs Feb 11th, 2020. » See the Post.

11.25.2019 Rio Rocket was quoted in the article Top SEO Tips In 2020 For Restaurants – 10 Experts Weigh In, published on IronMonk.com for his SEO knowledge and acumen. Rio offers his best SEO tips for restaurant owners who want to increase their organic reach. » Read the Article.

11.21.2019 Recently cast in the role of G-FORCE, Rio Rocket is currently filming with 50-Cent, Hassan Johnson, Nicholas Pinnock and other talented actors for the upcoming ABC TV series, FOR LIFE. The series films in Queens and Staten Island, NY and airs Feb 11th, 2020. » See the Post.

11.23.2019 Rio Rocket was quoted in the article An Introduction to Marketing Collateral for PaperFlite.com, published by Karthik Subramanian. The interview offers Rio’s perspective and insights on marketing collateral and its role today in branding and marketing. »Read the Article.

11.11.2019 Rio Rocket was recently interviewed by Ricky Singh on Pop Quiz Monday with Rio Rocket, published on Medium.com for his business knowledge and acumen. Rio detailed his reasons for becoming an entrepreneur, challenges he faced along the way, and offers advice to new business owners. » Read the Interview.

11.6.2019 In Ch, 25, Rio Rocket’s entrepreneur journey, secrets to how he built his digital marketing firm are featured in The 60 Minute Startup by Ramesh Dontha which launched from Amazon’s Hot Releases List today. The book teaches anyone how to build a business in 1 hour per day in 30 days. » Read Press Release.

10.28.2019 Rio Rocket was featured in SUCCESS magazine article How to Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable which was published in both the print and digital version of the magazine. Published by Cecilia Meis, the interview offers Rio’s perspective and advice on getting comfortable in your own skin. »Read the Article.

10.24.2019 Rio Rocket was recently interviewed by Ramesh Dontha on The Agile Entrepreneur podcast for his business knowledge and acumen. Rio recently completed a chapter for Ramesh Dontha’s new book ‘The 60 Minute Startup’. » Hear the Interview.

10.24.2019 Rio Rocket was cast in a recurring role in the upcoming ABC TV series, FOR LIFE to the portray the character G-Force. The story is inspired by the life of Isaac Wright Jr. The series is executive produced by Hank Steinberg and 50-Cent and premiers Feb 11th, 2020. » Visit Official Website.

10.21.2019 Lowe’s Home Improvement was excited to re-hire Rio Rocket, their first ever motivational speaker. The spots were a series of motivational and promotional video for Lowe’s and Habitat for Humanity and Lowe’s emerging innovations in the technology space. » Read about Lowe’s.

10.16.2019 Rio Rocket recently completed the commercial print holiday ad campaign Brookstone Holiday for Brookstone. Rio is a feature model in the ad campaign with Brookstone products to be sold in Bed, Bath & Beyond and Macy’s. » See the Post.

10.11.2019 Rio Rocket was recently interviewed for, 5 Things We Can Do To Make Social Media a Kinder Place, With Rio Rocket for Arianna Huffington’s online magazine Thrive Global. Rio offered tips on how we can put a positive spin on the negative aspects of social media. » Read the Article.

10.11.2019 Rio Rocket was quoted in the article How To Come Up With A Great Business Idea Even As A Student published by EFor-Real.com for his entrepreneurial knowledge and experience. Rio offers advice on how to develop a great business idea for a business. » Read the Article.

10.10.2019 Rio Rocket recently completed a chapter for the new book The 60 Minute Startup with serial-entrepreneur Ramesh Dontha. The book teaches anyone to build a sustainable business in one hour per day and acquire their first paying customer in 30 days or less. » Read Press Release.

10.6.2019 Rio Rocket was interviewed by AUTHORITY magazine for the feature, 5 Things We Can Each Do To Make Social Media a Kinder Place by Yitzi Weiner for his social media expertise. The interviewed featured Rio’s 5 tips on how we can turn the negative elements of social media into positives. » Read the Article.

10.3.2019 Rio Rocket was recently quoted in the article Marketing 101: What is Baking In? by Daniel Durstein on MarketingSherpa.com for his marketing experience and expertise. The article featured Rio’s explanation of the history of the term ‘baked in’ which has roots originally in software systems. » Read the Article.

9.19.2019 Rio Rocket was recently quoted in the article 58 of the Most Influential Books on Emerging Leaders’ Mindset which was published by DigitalExaminer.com which features his personal knowledge and experience on leadership. The article features Rio’s pick on his must-read book for a leadership mindset. » Read the Article.

8.28.2019 Rio Rocket was recently interviewed by Biljana Jovanovic for a feature titled, Grow Your Personal Website Without a Sweat for WPKlik.com for his WordPress expertise and web development experience. The interviewed featured Rio’s tips on how you can build, grow, and expand your personal website to enhance your brand. » Read the Article.

8.23.2019 Rio Rocket was recently quoted in the article ‘44 Best Sales Podcasts Every Sales Pro Should Listen to Weekly’ on the website CrazyCall.com for his marketing experience and expertise. The article featured Rio’s pick on which podcast he feels is an absolute must-listen for sales and marketing professionals. » Read the Article.

8.19.2019 Rio Rocket was interviewed on the Alexa Celebrity Podcast Climate Change with Scott Amyx to discuss his current projects and views on climate change. Scott Amyx has been featured in Forbes, The New York Times, TIME, WIRED, TechCrunch, and spoke at TED, The United Nations, The EU, and World Economic Forum. » Hear the Interview.

8.15.2019 Rio Rocket wrote and published the article The New-Gen ‘Black Horror’ Film Trope Is Scary Good on Medium.com which features his film commentary on the surging ‘Black Horror’ genre. Rio discusses the social and economic impact of the films, Get Out, Us, and Ma, and his predictions for the future of the genre. » Read the Article.

8.8.2019 Rio Rocket wrote the article What Makes Marketing Content Go Viral in 2019? published on SavvySME.com.au which features his marketing knowledge and experience on viral content. SavvySME is a global marketplace for medium-sized businesses which features ideas, tools, and advice from experts and professionals. » Read the Article.

8.8.2019 Rio Rocket was quoted in the article Unique Reads For Injecting Magic Into Your Storytelling on the UK mega-site for book-readers Boove for his storytelling talent. The article features Rio’s advice for injecting emotion into your storytelling for a mgical effect. » Read the Article.

7.24.2019 Rio Rocket was recently quoted in the article The Top 23 Best Marketing Books Recommended by the Pros on JimMilan.com for his high level marketing experience. The article featured Rio’s pick for his must-read marketing book. » Read the Article.

7.21.2019 Rio Rocket was performed at an actors showcase for the Casting Society of America (CSA). The showcase was intended to create footage of experienced actors for casting directors seeking to cast roles for major productions. » Visit the CSA website.

7.18.2019 Rio Rocket was recently quoted in the article Professional Tips for Improving WordPress Website Speed in 2019 on WPKlik.com for WordPress web development platform expertise. The article featured Rio’s tips for improving the speed of a WordPress website. » Read the Article.

7.18.2019 Rio Rocket was quoted in the article 55 Marketers Share Their Tips for High-Converting Landing Page Design on ReferralRock.com for his sales and marketing expertise. Rio offers tips on designing high-converting website landing pages. » Read the Article.

7.18.2019 Rio Rocket was recently cast in a lead role for new corporate footage for Altice USA. Altice USA is a communications and media company that maintains several brands incl. Optimum, Suddenlink, Altice Mobile, A4, Cheddar, News 12. » Watch Footage.

7.17.2019 Rio Rocket’s article 3 Things That’ll Slow Down Your Metabolism, for BestCompany.com feat. his knowledge & experience maintaining a high level of Health & Fitness. Best Company empowers millions of consumers in making decisions and requested the article to empower their health-conscious audience. » Read the Article.

7.12.2019 Rio Rocket was quoted in the article 23 Movies That These People Say Deserve A Sequel on the fan-driven film and media blog Efor-Real.com for his entertainment and film experience. The article featured Rio’s pick on which film he feels most deserves a sequel and what would make it better than the original film. » Read the Article.

7.10.2019 Rio Rocket was quoted in the article 66 Marketers Share Their Social Media and Lead Generation Tips on Referral.com for his social media/lead generation expertise. The article featured Rio’s advice on how to generate leads by on social networks such as Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Quora. » Read the Article.

7.3.2019 Rio Rocket was recently quoted in the article How Do You Craft a Successful Media Pitch that Actually Lands Coverage? on Databox.com for his PR and marketing expertise. The article featured Rio’s advice on how craft a PR pitch that gets the attention of prominent journalists and reporters. » Read the Article.

7.3.2019 Rio Rocket was recently quoted in the article 50 Marketers Share Their Best Local Business Marketing Tips on ReferralRock.com for his marketing expertise. The article featured Rio’s advice on how creating content-rich directory listings and acquiring reviews can help businesses and professionals attract customers. » Read the Article.

6.26.2019 Rio Rocket was quoted in the article Social Media and SEO: 13 Ways They Work Together To Boost Your Visibility on Databox.com for his social media/search marketing expertise. The article featured Rio’s advice on how posting on content-rich social networks such as Quora.com can help businesses and professionals attract customers. » Read the Article.

6.24.2019 Rio Rocket was quoted in Books That Are Absolutely Perfect For Actors on Fupping.com. The article featured Rio’s advice on the must-read books for aspiring actors. » Read the Article. One of his recommendations was Sanford Meisner on Acting in which he reviewed here.

6.24.2019 Rio Rocket was recently quoted in the article The Art of Pairing Food and Fitness on BestCompany.com. The article featured Rio’s advice on foods that can be consumed after training to greatly enhance your health and fitness experience. » Read the Article.

6.19.2019 Rio Rocket was recently quoted in the article 30 Entrepreneurs Offer Their Best Leadership Tips Advice on CEOBlogNation.com. The article featured Rio’s advice on how to build your leadership profile and maintain a high level of excellence. » Read the Article.

6.19.2019 Utilizing his experience as a graphic artist, web developer, and digital marketer to increase his visibility as a film, television, and voice actor Rio Rocket was quoted in the article ‘Small Business Outsourcing Statistics in 2019′ on Clutch.co. The article featured Rio’s remarks on what business processes he outsources to virtual employees. » Read the Article.

6.19.2019 Known for his extensive marketing knowledge Rio Rocket was quoted in the article ‘The 17 Essential YouTube KPIs for Measuring & Growing Your Channel’ on GrowthHackers.com. The article featured Rio’s recommendations on how to increase video engagement and viewer retention. » Read the Article.

6.13.2019 Rio Rocket participated as a feature model in a new advertising campaign for Bee Bald Man Care Products. Bee Bald incorporates honey and pollen extracts into their grooming and skin care products. Photographs and video will roll out on the Bee Bald website and » Instagram Channel.

6.12.2019 As an SEO and Content Marketing Expert, Rio Rocket was quoted in the article ‘12 Obvious SEO Tips That Almost No One Is Following’ on Databox.com. The article featured Rio’s comments on commonly made SEO mistakes and how to fix them for better search engine positioning. » Read the Article.

6.4.2019 Summer is in the air! Rio Rocket returned to host the 2019 Katra Summer Series with Madelyn Murphy at the Alamo Drafthouse in Downtown, Brooklyn showcasing quality short-form content and feature films by emerging, award-winning filmmakers. The Summer Series was an overwhelming success with the Audience Choice awarded to Unspoken.

5.31.2019 Having concerns over patterns in climate change and in support of sustainability Rio Rocket was interviewed by Scott Amyx on the Climate Change Podcast to discuss solutions on environmental change and moving in a cleaner more sustainable direction. The podcast audio will be available in the coming months on the » Climate Change Podcast.

5.22.2019 Rio Rocket performed as VOG (Voice of God) announcer for John Jay College’s 54th annual Commencement Ceremony. The ceremony took place at the Louis Armstrong Stadium in Flushing Meadow Park Queens and honored graduating students in the field of Criminal Justice as they move onto become leaders.

5.24.2019 Known for his rigorous physical training regimen Rio Rocket was quoted in the article ‘Best Time to Take Creatine [According to 8 Fitness Experts]’ on UpJourney.com. The article featured Rio’s recommendations on how to use creatine supplementation effectively for your training regimen. » Read the Article.

5.23.2019 Known for his high levels of fitness and athleticism Rio Rocket was quoted in the article 7 Quintessential Foods to Help You Build Muscle on ToastFried.com. The article featured Rio’s recommendations on some of the healthiest and best muscle building foods you can consume for your physique. » Read the Article.

5.22.2019 Rio Rocket performed as VOG (Voice of God) announcer for John Jay College’s 5th annual Hooding Ceremony. The ceremony took place at John Jay College and honored students who have achieved their Masters Degree in the field of Criminal Justice.

5.23.2019 Now in his third year of Intermittent Fasting, Rio Rocket was quoted in the article ‘Break A Fast the Best Way with These 12 Foods’ on ToastFried.com. The article featured Rio’s recommendations on some of the best foods to break your fast with. » Read the Article.

5.22.2019 Rio Rocket hosts a new untitled cooking show with details soon to be released. He says,”What I’m able to discuss at the moment is that it’s a unique cooking experience with dishes anyone can prepare and enjoy. It feels really good to put all of my years of cooking experience to use in the entertainment space.”

5.18.2019 Rio Rocket returns to host the 2019 Katra Film Series – Sidebar Edition at the VINE in Downtown, Brooklyn for a special presentation highlighting the works of talented Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in front of and behind the camera.

4.20.2019 Rio Rocket and Irene Jean Santos wrap production of the new suspense-thriller ‘Entanglement‘produced by Filmmaker Anthony Dionisio of “I Like To Play With Toys” Productions ®  and directed by Steven Corrao. Look for more news on Rio’s Social Media.

4.17.2019 Spring has sprung into action as Rio Rocket returned to host the 2019 Katra Film Series – Spring Edition along with Irene Jean Santos at the Alamo Drafthouse in Downtown, Brooklyn showcasing quality short-form content and feature films by emerging and award-winning Filmmakers.

3.18.2019 Filmmaker Anthony Dionisio casts Rio Rocket and Irene Jean Santos in his new untitled film project which will be a suspense-thriller directed by Sarah Martin & Company and produced under “I Like To Play With Toys” Productions ® Look for more news on Rio’s Social Media.

3.16.2019 Rio Rocket returns to host the 2019 Katra Film Series – Sidebar Edition at the VINE in Downtown, Brooklyn. Now in its 2nd year, the Sidebar Edition is a new section dedicated to showcasing cinematic works and documentaries by underrepresented communities from all walks of life.

3.5.2019 Fortune Global 500 company Accenture, produces the corporate web series ‘Hacker Land‘ as an informational entertainment episodic surrounding cyber security themes and has now brought Rio Rocket on board for the role of Jed, an intelligent yet skeptical corporate attorney.

2.27.2019 Rio Rocket & Irene Jean Santos return to host Katra Film Series 8th Year Season Premiere at the Alamo Draft House for discovery and exhibition of emerging cinema as a platform for independent filmmakers to showcase their work and network with industry professionals.

1.30.2019 Rio Rocket and Irene Jean Santos hosted The Katra Film Series 7th Annual Grand Finale. The event was held at the Alamo Drafthouse Theater BK, where the Top 15 Finalists of 2018 competed for $10K in prizes featuring top international cinematic works.

12.20.2018 Lowe’s Home Improvement was excited to hire Rio Rocket as their first ever motivational speaker for a production. The spots were a series of internal motivational industrials aired at their annual National Sales Manager’s meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada.

9.21.2018 Rio Rocket stars in the new TV pilot Alter Boy as Marcus Cross. Alter Boy features the talents of Director/Co-Writer(s): T. George McArdle and Evan Leone, Producer: John Strawn of Common Era Motion Pictures, as it tells the story of a young man coming into his own skin and having to face the reality of his pedigree.

6.31.2018 Rio Rocket has been featured in a series of advertisements for New York Cruise Lines: The leading marine-based tourism, transportation, dining and entertainment cruise line since 1945. The advertisements appear across the New York Cruise Lines, New York Water Taxi and Hudsons Dinner Cruises Websites.

6.11.2018 Jack Black Skin Care was excited to cast Rio Rocket on board as the featured actor in ‘A Day in the Life: The Weekend Warrior‘ along with several other segments for their new campaign which can be seen on the Jack Black Skin Care YouTube Channel and Website. Filming took place in Brooklyn and Catskill NY.

5.31.2018 Rio Rocket is cast as a Vampire Hunter named DRIVER in the the new indie film ‘To Your Dying Night‘ Written and Directed by James Mentzinger. Ursula Lopez Palm stars as the vampire, Miri, living on the outskirts of a small vampire-stricken town who has become a blip on the radar of an elite vampire hunting squad, Pest Control.

5.30.2018 Rio Rocket performs as the VOG (Voice of God) Announcer for John Jay College‘s annual Commencement Ceremony at Arthur Ashe Stadium for the second year in a row. Rio was asked back to perform after student satisfaction rates sharply increased following his first performance for the ceremony in 2017. Rio will also perform as VOG Announcer for their fourth annual Hooding Ceremony.

11.1.2017 Rio Rocket has been cast in the new Cuties Diapers Commercial Campaign “It’s Time for a Change“. Cuties Baby Care released the statement, “We’re a new generation of baby care for a new generation of parents. We think it’s time diapers changed. Our diapers & wipes are expertly designed, responsibly made & incredibly soft. “