As featured in — third-party coverage of GCPR Communications and the artists, founders, and clients we work with.
A curated, ongoing record of independent press, interviews, and podcast appearances. Every link below opens the original publication.
The PR Agency Playbook
By Lamarra Rice · Available on Amazon
The operating manual behind GCPR — how a boutique agency is actually built, priced, staffed, and scaled. Written for founders and publicists who want a system, not theory.
Read on AmazonLamarra Rice — Founder, GCPR Communications
4 featuresInterviews and long-form features on the firm's founder and chief executive. For her full biography, career timeline, and credentials, read the Lamarra Rice founder profile.
The Source
Feature · February 20, 2026
SHE BUILT THE GUEST LIST — Lamarra Rice, the Architecture of Access, and the Legacy of a Woman Who Refused to Wait
A long-form profile by award-winning, Muck Rack–verified journalist Jonathan P-Wright on Lamarra Rice's career arc, her approach to access and legacy, and the operating philosophy behind GCPR Communications.
Shoutout Atlanta
Interview · Founder interview
Meet Lamarra Rice — Founder, Publicist, and Entrepreneur
Q&A profile covering Lamarra's path into public relations, building a firm as a single mother, the evolution of her work-life philosophy over a decade in business, and the principles that guide GCPR Communications today.
PRLog
Announcement · 2026
Lamarra Rice Expands Entrepreneurial Vision With SYNQ, a Business Technology Platform in Private Beta
Wire announcement covering the launch of SYNQ, the business technology platform built by GCPR founder Lamarra Rice to give agencies and independent operators a single system for clients, campaigns, and revenue.
openPR
Announcement · August 10, 2026
From Building a Business to Creating Opportunities: Lamarra Rice Prepares GCPR HQ for Its Next Chapter
After more than a decade building GCPR while raising her children, Lamarra Rice prepares the firm's next phase of growth — creating real opportunity for others through WRH Opportunities.
Client Placements
Selected coverageA selection of national and trade press placements GCPR Communications has secured for clients across music, entertainment, jewelry, and lifestyle.
Steph G — Recording Artist
6 placementsThe Source
Feature · May 10, 2026
Steph G Never Understood the Meaning of Failure
A profile by Muck Rack–verified journalist Jonathan P-Wright on Steph G's rise out of Brownsville, her work ethic, and the discipline behind her sustained run as a major recording artist.
AllHipHop
Interview · Exclusive interview
Drill Rapper Steph G Talks the Dominican/Black Debate, Her Top 5 DOA & Dream Collabs
An exclusive sit-down with AllHipHop's Chuck Creekmur. Steph G discusses identity, her top five dead-or-alive list, dream collaborations, and the versatility behind a catalog that spans drill, dance records, and unmistakably New York street records.
Remixd Magazine
Feature · April 8, 2024
Empowering the Mic: Steph G's Impact on Promoting Confidence and Ambition in Rap
A Remixd Magazine feature by Natalee Gilbert examining how Steph G has used her platform to model confidence and ambition for the next wave of women in rap coming out of Brooklyn.
Diamond KUT Media
Interview · March 18, 2024
Steph G: It's Harder to Be a Rapper Now Than in the '90s & 2000s
An on-camera interview with Tean Becoate covering Steph G's Brownsville origins, the realities facing independent artists in 2024, and the new music on deck.
Raising The Bar Podcast
Podcast · February 20, 2026
Steph G Never Understood the Meaning of Failure
A long-form podcast conversation with The Millennial General on authenticity, discipline, and Steph G's journey from Brownsville into the industry.
Bedtime with Bubbles (iHeartRadio)
Podcast · August 8, 2025
Brooklyn Unity Fest — Steph G Gets Real on Love & Relationships
An exclusive Bedtime with Bubbles sit-down recorded at Brooklyn's Unity Fest, with Steph G opening up on love, relationships, and the personal side behind the records.
Ice-T — Recording Artist & Actor
2 placementsShacknews
Announcement · June 4, 2021
ICE-T Gamer Stuff Livestream to Headline Shacknews E4 on June 11
Shacknews and ICE-T teamed up for a celebrity gaming livestream spectacular as part of the publication's flagship E4 showcase — placement coordinated by GCPR Communications.
Shacknews
Feature · June 11, 2021
Shacknews E4 — ICE-T Gamer Stuff Livestream Spectacular
Front-row recap of ICE-T's Gamer Stuff takeover of the official Shacknews Twitch channel during E4 week.
Cynthia Bailey & Mike Hill — The Empire Diamond Collection
2 placementsThe Mommies Reviews
Announcement · July 21, 2021
Rockford Collection Partners with Cynthia Bailey and Mike Hill to Create the 'Empire' Diamond Ring Collection
Official launch of THE EMPIRE COLLECTION — a luxury diamond ring collaboration between Rockford Collection and celebrity power couple Cynthia Bailey and Mike Hill, placed by GCPR Communications.
Bravo TV
Feature · Real Housewives of Atlanta
Cynthia Bailey's New Wedding Band — Rockford Collection
Bravo's Daily Dish covers Cynthia Bailey's matching second wedding band with Mike Hill from Rockford Collection — the same partnership GCPR helped bring to market.
Mike Nekta — Nekta New York (Diamond District)
2 placementsPeople
Feature · August 20, 2022
Teen Mom's Leah Messer Is Engaged to Jaylan Mobley — Exclusive Photos at Nekta New York
People Magazine's exclusive coverage of Jaylan Mobley's 4.7-carat custom proposal ring for Teen Mom star Leah Messer — designed and crafted by Mike Nekta of Nekta New York. Exclusive proposal photos were shot inside the Nekta showroom by Richard Nelson. Placement coordinated by GCPR Communications.
Nekta New York
Profile · Brand site
Three Generations of Diamond Excellence — Mike Nekta NYC
Mike Nekta's flagship — a 50+ year NYC diamond house specializing in custom natural and lab-grown engagement rings, including pieces commissioned for reality TV proposals placed in partnership with GCPR Communications.
Bobby Shmurda — Recording Artist
2 placementsFOX 5 New York
News · February 23, 2021
'Shmoney Dance' Rapper Bobby Shmurda Released from NY Prison
FOX 5 New York's exclusive on-the-ground coverage of Bobby Shmurda's release from Clinton Correctional Facility — a national news moment coordinated with GCPR Communications.
The Knockturnal
Feature · December 23, 2022
OneCare Health-APHW Teams with Bobby Shmurda for Holiday Toy Drive in Queens
Bobby Shmurda partners with Dr. Carlos M. Barrera and OneCare Health–Advanced Practice Health & Wellness for a Christmas toy drive in Queens — a community health initiative placed by GCPR Communications.
Client Wins & GCPR Releases
14 storiesAnnouncements, launches, and cultural moments issued by GCPR on behalf of the artists, founders, and brands we represent.

Company News · July 1, 2026
Global vs. Local PR: How to Pick the Right Strategy for Your Brand in 2026
Global reach or local depth? A practical guide from GCPR Communications on how founders, artists, and consumer brands should choose between international press strategy and hyper-local media relations — and when to run both in parallel.

Founder Spotlight · June 30, 2026
Raising Kids, Building Empires: Lamarra Rice on Motherhood, Hard Work, and the Quiet Architecture of GCPR Communications
GCPR Communications founder Lamarra Rice opens up about raising children in real time while building a public relations firm from the ground up — and what she wants the next generation to understand about hard work, dedication, and what an empire really costs.

Client Spotlight · June 29, 2026
MMinteriors Expands Luxury Residential Design Services Across Florida, the Northeast, and International Markets
Founder Michael Manoogian brings a distinctive, hands-on approach to luxury interior design while growing his firm beyond Florida into Palm Beach, Manhattan, the Hamptons, Massachusetts, and Yerevan, Armenia.

Company News · June 19, 2026
GCPR Communications Relaunches With Industry-Wide Campaign Packages, White-Glove Service, and a Client Tracking Portal Powered by SYNQ Technologies
GCPR Communications unveils its 2026 evolution — affordable, tiered campaign packages spanning music, fashion, tech, sports, hospitality, and beyond, paired with a client-facing campaign tracking portal powered by SYNQ Technologies. The firm is also opening career opportunities and a vetted vendor directory.

· June 18, 2026
The Aux Affair, HipHopJunkie, and SoundCloud Partner to Spotlight Emerging Talent Through Live Music Discovery Experience
Brooklyn, NY — The Aux Affair, in partnership with HipHopJunkie and SoundCloud, hosted a powerful evening of music discovery, artist development, and community building featuring Choszn, Alana, Dyna, and Steph G.

· June 18, 2026
Steph G Tapped to Perform at The Aux Affair × HipHopJunkie × SoundCloud Music Discovery Experience
Rising rapper Steph G was selected to perform at the June 17 Aux Affair × HipHopJunkie × SoundCloud showcase in Brooklyn — a curated evening spotlighting the next wave of independent talent.

· June 15, 2026
Steph G Keeps Her Foot on the Gas with New "Cheetah Print Freestyle"
Rising artist Steph G extends her months-long freestyle run with a confident new flip over Drake's "Cheetah Print" instrumental.

· June 8, 2026
SYNQ Tech Launches Private Beta of AI-Powered CRM for Entrepreneurs & Growing Businesses
SYNQ Technologies announces the launch of its private beta program, introducing an all-in-one CRM and business management platform built to help entrepreneurs and growing businesses manage customer relationships, automate workflows, and streamline daily operations from a single dashboard.

· June 8, 2026
From a Mother's Love to a Six-Year-Old's Dream: Play and Learn with Caleb Officially Launches on His Birthday
On Caleb's 6th birthday, a mother–son duo (with help from Titi Nita and friends) launches a safe, story-driven gaming and learning world for K–5 kids — built with love, programming, and a whole lot of imagination.

Recap · May 28, 2026
Recap: The Aux Affair × SoundCloud — A Night That Reframed How GCPR Builds Live Partnership Moments
A behind-the-scenes recap of The Aux Affair × SoundCloud — the curation, the room, and the GCPR strategy behind turning a single night into a multi-week earned-media moment for every artist on the bill.

Case Study · February 4, 2026
Case Study: How GCPR Built Steph G's Multi-Million Impression Run Through Consistency, Not Hype
A retrospective on the GCPR-led campaign behind rising artist Steph G — the strategy, the freestyle cadence, and the partnerships that translated into a sustained, multi-month visibility run heading into 2026.

Company News · January 15, 2026
Year in Review: GCPR Communications' 2025 — Quiet Building, Loud Results
GCPR Communications closes 2025 with an expanded roster across music, sports, fashion, hospitality, and legal, multi-month campaigns for emerging artists, and the operational groundwork for the firm's 2026 client portal and vendor directory rollout.

Founder Spotlight · September 12, 2025
Founder Spotlight: Lamarra Rice — From the Bronx to the Boardroom, Building GCPR Communications on Her Own Terms
An inside look at Lamarra Rice — the founder and operator behind GCPR Communications — her path from the Bronx to Bergenfield, the campaigns that shaped the firm, and why she's rebuilding PR around access, transparency, and white-glove service.

· December 27, 2024
Plaintiffs File Landmark Lawsuit Against Don King Productions for Fraud, Defamation, and Breach of Contract
Plaintiff Cecil Miller of BYD Management files a $3B+ lawsuit in the U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, against Don King Productions for alleged fraud, defamation, and breach of contract over the cancelled 50th Anniversary 'Rumble in the Jungle' commemorative event in Africa.
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