Rush Communications Inc.
Rush Communications Inc. is one of the largest black owned media companies in the U.S. It was started in 1991 by Russell Simmons. Its core assets were Def Jam Records which was sold to Universal Music for $100 million in 1999 and Phat Farm sold to Kellwood for $140 million in 2004.
Rush Communications now consist of Rush Mobile, UniRush Financial Services, Rush Artist Management (a management company), Russell Simmons Beverage Company and Simmons Lathan Media Group, producer of Def Poetry and Def Comedy Jam.
Rush Communications Inc.
512 Seventh Ave., #43-45
New York, NY 10018
Phone: 212-840-9399
Fax: 212-840-9390
Website: www.rushcommunications.com
Email: info(at)rushcommunications.com
Senior Management
Founder, Chairman and CEO: Russell Simmons
Chief Financial Officer: Richard (Rich) Slomovitz
Chief Operating Officer: Craig Marshall
Industry Information
Entertainment, fashion, advertising, and publishing
Financial Information
Fiscal Year-End: December
2003 Sales (mil.): $320
2003 Employees: 180
Company Type: Private
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