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Rush Communications
 PROFILE
Russell Simmons, hip-hop pioneer and founder of Rush Communications, is in no hurry for the hip-hop craze to subside. Founded in 1979, his company is one of the largest African-American-owned media firms. The company continues to draw on its roots in hip-hop and rap, targeting young consumers through urban and hip-hop culture. Rush sold its Def Jam Recordings (which launched the careers of artists such as the Beastie Boys, LL Cool J, and Public Enemy) to Universal Music to focus on other operations. These include television (Russell Simmons Television), film (Def Pictures), clothing (Phat Farm), and media ("Oneworld" magazine). In addition, Rush Philanthropic Arts brings arts education to inner-city kids.

 COMPETITION
AOL Time Warner Inc. (AOL)
Universal Studios, Inc. (dossier)

 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Fiscal Year-End: December
2000 Sales (mil.): 150.00
1-Yr. Sales Growth: 0.0%
Employees: 175
Revenue per employee: $857,142.86

 KEY PEOPLE
• Russell Simmons
    CEO
• Rich Slomovitz
    CFO

 CONTACT INFO
530 Seventh Ave.
New York, NY 10018
US
Phone: 212-840-9399
Fax: 212-840-9390

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