Corey Washington Creative Director, Urban FLRT
MEDIA KIT Urban FLRT 2186 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1S New York, NY 10037 Phone: 347-431-9824 Email: pr@urbanflrt.com
THE FACTS ABOUT COREY Birth Place: New York, NY Age: 38 Occupation: Creative Director, Urban FLRT Milestones: 2011, Corey launched lifestyle.urbanflrt.com, a new site replacing “All About Dating” and within a week he interviewed Lawrence Washington, recording artist and television personality (“The Real Housewives of Atlanta”) on the release of his debut single “Closet Freak” within a few days of the release. 2011, Corey was asked to review three-time Emmy award-winning Dr. Carole Lieberman’s new book “Bad Girls: Why Men Love Them & How Good Girls Can Learn Their Secrets.” 2010, Flirtatious-T “All About Dating” blog was rated #5 in the Top 20 Relationship Advice Blogs on DatingSite.org. 2007, 2008, Corey was featured in Edge Publications, HX Magazine, Out in America for being the brains behind Flirtatious-T. 2008, Emmy, Grammy, Tony, and Oscar award-winning Whoopi Goldberg spotted wearing the “Guardian Angel” Flirtatious-T on the nationally televised show “The View.” 2007, 2008, Within six months of launching Flirtatious-T, Kendra Wilkinson was spotted wearing “Juicy Lips” on E! Network’s “The Girls Next Door.” Six months later she was spotted wearing “All Eyes On Me” on the show. 2007, Flirtatious-T launch party was held with over 300 people in attendance and write-ups in two publications.
FAQs 1. Are you excited about launching your new clothing line, Urban FLRT? Excited is not quite the word I would use. I would say, “I am elated” about the launch of Urban FLRT. 2. What made you decide on naming your clothing line Urban FLRT? After seeing the success of my first product line, Flirtatious-T, I decided I was ready to reach a larger market. Urban FLRT is a name I believe will open the doors to a larger market. The name embodies who I am. I love my urban lifestyle and being a person who loves to flirt! 3. How did you feel when you saw Whoopi Goldberg in one of your t-shirt? Still to this day, I cannot explain the feeling that came over me when I saw Whoopi Goldberg wearing one of my t-shirts on the nationally hit show, “The View.” I was speechless. 4. Which designer gives you inspiration? There is no one designer that I draw inspiration from, however, Tom Ford is one designer that I have admired over the years. He took a brand like Gucci, which was in crisis, and turned it back into a brand that is one of the most sought after brands around. Tom Ford is one designer I have respect for because of that. 5. What do we have to look forward to from you in the near future? Once Urban FLRT reaches it’s maximum potential as a household brand similar to Baby Phat and Phat Farm, I plan on launching an Urban FLRT perfume line and underwear line for Men.
MEET COREY COREY WASHINGTON is no stranger to hard work and what it means to go after your dreams. COREY began a successful career in the financial industry as a senior corporate trainer. However, with the downturn in the economy he had to switch gears. He turned being laid off from his position into an opportunity to create his own job and pursue one of his passions, fashion. In June of 2007 COREY founded BlackOutEndeavors LLC which launched a new t-shirt brand that he created called Flirtatious-T. Within six months of launching, his shirts were seen on celebrity reality TV star Kendra Wilkinson on multiple episodes of the hit show “The Girls Next Door.” Within the second year another shirt was spotted on Whoopi Goldberg on the nationally televised show “The View.” Flirtatious-T was the subject of several write-ups in media including Flirtatious-T.com being named “Website of the Week” by HX Magazine (now known as Next Magazine). In addition COREY has been the subject of a number of interviews in which he discusses being in business. As a compliment to the Flirtatious-T t-shirts, COREY developed “All About Dating” a blog devoted to discussing dating and relationships. In February 2010, “All About Dating” was rated #5 by DatingSite.org on their Top 20 Relationship Advice Blogs. COREY’S latest project is Urban FLRT, a new clothing line which is being planned for 2011. The Urban FLRT brand is based on those things that motivate COREY the most including pop culture, urban living, music, being social, and flirting. In addition to the clothing line, on January 29, 2011 COREY launched lifestyle.urbanflrt.com a site presenting topics in dating, eating, healthy living, style, entertainment, and spiritual living. Within days of launching the site he received a request to review three-time Emmy award-winner, Dr. Carole Lieberman’s book, “Bad Girls, Why Men Love Them & How Good Girls Can Learn Their Secrets.” He also scored an interview with Miss Lawrence Washington (television personality from “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” and recording artist) just days after Miss Lawrence released his chart-topping single, “Closet Freak.” Born and raised in New York City, COREY is fascinated by pop culture. He loves living in the urban environment and regularly draws inspiration from all that urban living has to offer. COREY is a passionate businessman with a strong work ethic and creative flair. His determination and resilience are key elements in what makes his endeavors successful.
PRESS CLIPS: EDGE - STYLE :: FASHION
http://www.edgenewyork.com/index.php?ch=style&sc=fashion&sc2=features&sc3=&id=5510
PRESS CLIPS: EXAMINER.COM
http://www.examiner.com/glbt-online-media-in-national/how-the-lgbt-business-community-uses-new-media-flirtatious-t
PRESS CLIPS: HX MAGAZINE
HX Magazine August 3, 2007
PRESS CLIPS: MOONIT.COM
http://blog.moonit.com/2009/10/moonit-gets-down-but-not-dirty-with-flirtatious-t/
PRESS CLIPS: SISTERSTALK RADIO
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/sisters_talk/2009/11/15/flirtatious-t-creator-corey-washington-on-sisterst
PRESS CLIPS: WHOOPI GOLDBERG SPOTTED IN A FLIRTATIOUS-T
PRESS CLIPS: KENDRA WILKINSON
“The Girls Next Door” Season 4 | Episode 5 Kendra Wilkinson spotted wearing “Juicy Lips”
“The Girls Next Door” Season 5 | Episode 13 Season 5 | Episode 19 Kendra Wilkinson spotted wearing “All Eyes”
PRESS CLIPS: LETTER FROM HARPO STUDIOS
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