"I am happy to team up with Platform One Entertainment for the Dare 2 Dream benefit event at the House of Blues. �It is an honor to support The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society to help save the lives of countless children." - Gavin Rossdale

"We are privileged to be able to support such a great event. �Having seen the effects Leukemia can have on an individual and a family, we are thankful two world class organizations such as Platform One Entertainment and The Leukemia & Lymphona Society have taken the initiative to raise funds for, and bring visibility to this cause." - Lovehammers

"Platform One has done a phenomenal job of making us a nationally recognized act. The one-on-one interaction that they maintain with their artists is something rarely seen in today�s music industry . And in person, they were equally accommodating and went out of their way to help us succeed. Their campaign has helped us gain significant notoriety, and being able to perform at SXSW for their showcase was a memorable milestone for the band." - Televandals

"Platform One was a great help to us in spreading our music throughout college networks. Without it our recent tours and promotions wouldn't have worked as well as they did. Also opening for Kings of Leon was the greatest experience of our lives and we owe it all to them." - Sameer, The Jakes

"Platform One is an exceptional company to work with. They have the passion, enthusiasm and a never say die attitude towards implementing the kind of creative marketing strategy that is necessary for successful artist development . All of that compliments their wide range of expertise, connections, and resources at their disposal." - Adam LaRue, Manager of Jimmy Robbins

"Platform One marketing was beneficial to our growth as a new act. Through our agreement, they were able to secure several strong reviews, interviews and features in various publications, both print and online, ranging from college radio to Billboard.com." - Blip Blip Bleep

"Platform One goes to great lengths to make sure they have a happy client. They are very friendly and effective at what they do. They got us a lot of great exposure on blogs which brought us a lot of exposure on blogs which brought us a lot of exciting opportunities!" - We Are They

"Platform One really got the message out to the net and then some. Bloggers, music fans and industry people found out about crystalpalace pretty fast.With their help, one of my tracks was put on a compilation CD with Moby. No way I could have done that myself. Big thanks!" - crystalpalace

"Platform One IS our radio promotion department. Outstanding work, great energy, focus and vision are helping us to break our first band." - Mark Mazzetti Exec VP R&M Artist Records/National Product

"Platform One Entertainment was kind enough to ask us to be part of the performance at House of Blues. We happily agreed, as it's helping Chicago area school children through two great non-profits (Common's own The Common Ground Foundation and the National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship). Education reform for Chicago's kids is a very easy charity to get behind, and being able to do that by playing a show with one of Chicago's best known and most successful homegrown artists is really exciting for us. Sometimes as an artist, it's easy to get wrapped up in your own self-created world. Being able to use our art to assist other organizations in creating positive change is an incredible experience in itself." - OFFICE

"I just want to say I am honored to be a part of such a wonderful event. Platform One Entertainment, NFTE & The Common Ground Foundation are organizations committed to helping and assisting the young people in our society. Thus, I am committed right along side of them in their efforts to do so. Thank you for allowing me to share my gifts with you. Love is life." - REESE

"Platform One is one of the best decisions I've made for my career. They increased my digital presence from just Myspace to truly cyberspace. Platform One has a professional staff that works hard for the artists they represent. Platform One is the best, simply the best." - REESE

"We've worked with many different music marketers, promoters, and publicists. They all talked a good game, but never delivered. There were always excuses about how hard it is to promote an unsigned, upcoming band. Well, Platform One doesn't seem to have that problem! Only Platform One has brought us results! It's this simple ... Platform One walks the walk--they don't just talk the talk." - Pensive

"Platform One was the stepping stone I needed to help further my do-it-yourself career. They work completely for the artist and give everything they can to make sure that the artist is happy with all that they offer.” - Kate Myers

"The staff at Platform One are dependable, reliable, will give you professional looking products and have the contacts to get it to the right people." - Bad Veronika

"It's refreshing to work with a company like Platform One...they give us the attention that we would expect from major label marketing department." - Years Around the Sun

"Jeff Sodikoff and the Platform One team did a wonderful job as our label's digital marketing arm, expanding the online buzz for my artist in the blogosphere, lifestyle sites, and tastemaker social networking platforms. They are passionate, leave no stone unturned, and would be a strong asset for any record label or artist, on the extensive components of marketing, development, or as a general consultant." - David Blutenthal, manager of Todd Carey

"Platform One is an awesome company to work with! The people are cool, and you really feel like they're officially on your team. Being completely indie, getting doors opened can be difficult. The Platform One team we're able to open up doors that would have been impossible for us to open ourselves. Our debut video, Shake Your Fantasy, received 100x more attention then it would have received with our own self promotion." - Mimi & Teft

"We have been very impressed by the support and professionalism of the Platform One team. Their ability to reach the outer edges of the digital world have been nothing short of amazing. They have provided an invaluable link to an entirely new fan base and they have generated a new level of interest in our music. Thank you so much P1." - Ken Krei, Third Ward Records, manager of the Good Luck Joes

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"The promotion received in conjunction with the concert was just incredible; having the opportunity to tell our story to a significant audience was fantastic, and from my perspective, we gave some of the kids we serve the chance of a lifetime by being on stage, meeting Gavin, and experiencing first hand a bit of celebrity. �Thank you for that very special gift to them. We are very honored to have been selected to be a partner in this event." - Pam Swenk, Executive Director, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

"Gavin Rossdale's Dare 2 Dream benefit concert was a natural and special opportunity for 101.9fm THE MIX to support the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society which also introduced us to working with Platform One who really took this event to heart." - 101.9 The Mix

"AKIRA strongly supports the efforts of Dare 2 Dream and their charitable approach to bringing creative events to Chicago, one of a kind events that truly make a lasting impression." - Akira

"Dare 2 Dream was a great event for Jones GABA! It was all executed perfectly. The Platform Oteam were so easy to work with and great at communicating to us about their and our needs. Jones GABA received great impressions from this event and we hope to be a part of more of their events in the future. Thank you for all your help and a great night!" - Jones Soda

"As a sponsor, we could not be more pleased with Platform One, as the Dare 2 Dream event with Gavin Rossdale was a complete success. We are thrilled to help the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in their great cause, and were pleasantly surprised to find that Platform One provided us with great brand recognition above and beyond our expectations. It goes without saying that we look forward to working with Platform One in the future." - Rockit Ranch Productions

"Joining forces with Platform One was one of the breakthrough strategies we used in creating an authentic relationship with our VholdR customers." - - Marc Barros, Co-Founder and President of VholdR

"On behalf of all of the physicians, researchers and cancer patients at the University of Chicago Comer Children's Hospital, we are so grateful to Platform One Entertainment, the Kings of Leon and the countless sponsors and volunteers who made this fantastic event possible. Your hard work and support will go a long way in helping us improve outcomes for children, adolescents and young adults with cancer" ­- University of Chicago Comer Children's Hospital

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"On behalf of the Lisa Klitzky Foundation, I would like to thank Platform One for making Saturday night possible. Not only did you convince us that we should be the Title Sponsor, but you kept us on top of all the things we had to do to make sure we hit our deadlines. It was a great night filled with a lot of emotions. It meant a lot to all of us and to Lisa's family to see her story on the big screen in front of a large audience. It was really moving to see all those kids and families up on stage while Dr. Cunningham and Dani spoke. That is exactly why we do what we do. So after their fight is over those kids live healthy, vibrant lives! - Josh Aling, President of The Lisa Klitzky Foundation

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"It was a fantastic event and we were more than happy to have FUZE involved! Thanks again for all of you help. It all came together for an amazing night for a great cause and I hope to do much more with Platform One in the future." - FUZE Beverage

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"Thank you again for all of your help with the Dare 2 Dream concert. The event was a great success for us and I certainly hope that our efforts helped raise even more money for the University of Chicago Comer Children's Hospital!" - Jagermeister

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"So glad Dare 2 Dream was such a success! Great working with you again and we're looking forward to the next Platform One event we can partner on!" - Q101

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"WXRT was thrilled to be able support the Dare 2 Dream Benefit concert. Comer Children's Hospital and the work they do is an integral part of Chicago and the fight against pediatric cancer. We were proud to be involved in an event tying such a great cause with great music from the Kings of Leon." - WXRT

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"It was great to be a part of this event, and our thanks to you for putting it all together." ­- SPIN Magazine

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"Frankie's on the Park was thrilled to be a part of such a wonderful and positive event that made a difference in the lives of so many children! What an incredibly successful event--can't wait until the next one!" - ­ Frankie's on the Park

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"The Dare 2 Dream events have been huge successes and we are honored to be their home in Chicago. We look forward to many more opportunities to give back to the community in partnership with Dare 2 Dream in the future." - ­ House of Blues

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"The Dare 2 Dream event provides a great opportunity to highlight the important life changing work that the University of Chicago Comer Children¹s Hospital is doing to save the lives of children diagnosed with cancer. Children are our future and so we must continue to demonstrate a commitment to developing new treatment options, conducting research and finding promising new therapies. Working together we can make real progress in the fight against cancer and give children a chance at living full and active lives." - Mayor Richard M. Daley

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"If your target market happens to be college students Platform One can provide access and reach to a whole new potential audience of opinion leaders through music. StudyAbroad.com has been able to gain access to a massive group of students who otherwise may have been unreachable!" - Josh Irons, EducationDynamics

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“Partnering with Platform One for our website design was a fantastic decision. Their creative team was able to transform our vision into a vibrant, interactive web-experience garnering outstanding consumer reviews. We look forward to working together in the future and utilizing Platform One to help us grow the Basil’s brand.” - David Schumacher, Vice President of Basil's Foods

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"The Chicago Sun-Times is proud to support Platform One Entertainment, Common, NFTE and the Common Ground Foundation. As the #1 source for local news and information in Chicago, we are committed to supporting local artists and the Chicago Public Schools as we all work together to help make the dreams of local students come true." - Chicago Sun-Times

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"We are thrilled to have the opportunity to play a role in this exciting event and contribute to the mission of improving the future for many Chicago area youth. Developing the skills needed to succeed requires a solid education and the desire for lifelong learning. We commend Platform One Entertaiment for organizing this event and impressing these values upon those in attendance." - David Pauldine, President of Devry University

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"The Dare to Dream event was a fantastic night! It was very special for us to kick-off and introduce the Common Ground Foundation in Chicago. Thanks again to everyone involved at Platform One, sponsors, donors and our Board of Directors." - Common Ground Foundation Executive Director, Jodie Blum

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"I am thrilled to be involved with this great event that Platform One Entertainment has organized. By choosing NFTE & The Common Ground Foundation, Platform One Entertainment has partnered with two great organizations that are doing very important work in the Chicago Public School System. 'Dare to Dream' should be a great night for the city of Chicago and for Chicago's students." - Chicago Public Schools CEO, Arne Duncan

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"Seeing our students beam with excitement as they shook Common's hand or as they danced the night away was incredibly rewarding. And being able to host VIP's that we've been trying to get involved with the program was a huge help. And then there's marketing and branding...many new pockets of people are now aware of NFTE and our mission of teaching entrepreneurship. Again, your hard work and generosity created such a spectacular evening. We can't thank you enough." - Christine Poorman, Executive Director of NFTE Chicago

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"Hotel Sax Chicago is proud to support Platform One Entertainment, Cypress Hill, and the Chicago Alliance to End Homelessness, in their endeavor to make a difference for those struggling in today's difficult economic environment. Because we take our inspiration from Chicago's musical heritage, we are committed to supporting local efforts that leverage the power of music to positively impact the lives of Chicagoans." - Adam Kaplan, Hotel Sax

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"As the only Spanish language daily newspaper in the Chicagoland area, Hoy Newspaper is proud to support the Dare to Dream concert benefiting The Chicago Alliance to End Homelessness.  By partnering with Platform One and Cypress Hill on this life changing event, we are able to continue enhancing initiatives that affect and benefit the Hispanic community." - Salvador Sandoval, Hoy Newspaper, Chicago

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"This event provides a great opportunity to highlight Chicago's Plan to End Homelessness and programs for homeless youth. Working together we are making real progress in helping people find a way out of homelessness ­ and preventing them from becoming homeless in the first place." - Mayor Richard M. Daley

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"This event is so important, because it delivers the message that homelessness CAN be ended, for homeless youth and for the thousands of people who are homeless in Chicago each year. What it takes is reaching the public and the opinion makers, so that they make ending homelessness a priority. Cypress Hill and Platform One Entertainment are making a major contribution to the movement to end homelessness by raising awareness of the problem and of the solutions. We thank them for their vision and for their generous hearts." - Nancy Radner, CEO Chicago Alliance to End Homelessness

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Press

• ABC News - January '08
• Chicago Scene - January '08
• Chicago Social - January '08
• Chicago Sun Times - December '07
• Chicago Sun Times - January '08
• Daily Candy - January '08
• Red Eye - January '08
• Red Eye - June '08
• Red Eye - June '08
• Hoy - June '08
• XXL Magazine - June '08
• XXL Magazine - June '08
• Q101 - June '08
• Ola Chicago - June '08
• FMQB - September '08
• 103.5 KISS FM - December '08
• 93XRT - December '08
• AOL Music - December '08
• ASCAP - January '09
• BMI - January '09
• Chicago Sun-Times - January '09
• Chicago Tribune - January '09
• Chicago Magazine - January '09
• University of Chicago Comer Children's Hospital - January '09
• Death To Traitors Blog - January '09
• E! Entertainment - January '09
• Examiner - January '09
• Filter Magazine - January '09
• Gaper's Block - January '09
• KingsOfLeon.com - January '09
• NBC Chicago - January '09
• Pitchfork Media - January '09
• Q101 - January '09
• Redeye - January '09
• Spin - January '09
• SXSW.com - January '09
• UR Chicago - January '09
• Windy City Rock Blog - January '09
• AllAccess.com - October '09
• Billy Dec Blog - October '09
• Chicago Reader - October '09
• chicagosuntimes.com - October '09
• Chicago Sun-Times - October '09
• Chicago Tribune - October '09
• FMBQ.com - October '09
• Going Chicago - October '09
• interscope.com - October '09
• NBC Chicago Street Team - October '09
• nbcchicago.com - October '09
• Red Eye - October '09
• Red Eye - October '09
• Red Eye Online - October '09
• Spin - October '09
• Spin Online - October '09
• spin.com - October '09
• Spin - October '09
• ticketmaster.com - October '09
• timeout.com - October '09
• Time Out Chicago - October '09
• urchicago.com - October '09
• yelp.com - October '09

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