Miss Diddy

Miss Diddy
Born	Candis Brown
Employer	The Brand Group
Known for	Lifestyle specialist
Website	www.missdiddyla.com

Candis Brown, known professionally as Miss Diddy, is an entertainment marketer and founder and CEO of The Brand Group, an LA-based marketing agency and event production company.[1][2]

Biography

Candis Brown was born in Compton.[3] She grew up in Inglewood, California, returning to Compton, California at around ten years old.[4][5] In high school, many of her friends called her "Diddy," leading to her use of the nickname professionally.[2]

Miss Diddy began her career as the only female promoter in Hollywood.[6] She began her career promoting the West Coast tier of Kanye West's GOOD Music.[5]

Miss Diddy founded a full-service-agency, the Brand Group LA, which offers marketing, brand management, and event production services.[3] Notably, she has worked with Compton mayor Aja Brown.[3] This partnership has allowed her to work with the Compton community.[7][8]

Miss Diddy hosts a "Toast to Black Hollywood" (formerly "A Toast to Young Hollywood") annually prior to the BET Awards.[4] This award honors " great movers and shakers in the industry as well as people moving the needle and making a change in their communities."[7]

References

1. Blanco, L. (2019, Apr). A DAY IN THE LIFE OF MISS DIDDY. Black Enterprise, 49, 14.
2. One-on-One With Marketing Powerhouse Miss Diddy, 4 February 2022, retrieved 2024-02-18
3. Reid, Pauleanna. "How Branding Genius, Miss Diddy, Turns Authenticity and Cultural Connection into High-Value Partnerships". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
4. JoVonn, Jeroslyn (2022-07-29). "Miss Diddy Talks Her Success in Business, Marketing, and High-Level Partnerships". Black Enterprise. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
5. "Miss Diddy details being an entrepreneur, her work ethic, the women who've molded her, women she admires and more". REVOLT. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
6. "Miss Diddy". Doritos.
7. Lyle, Ashley. "Lifestyle Specialist Miss Diddy Speaks on Entrepreneurship in the Music Industry". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
8. Blanco, Lydia (2020-04-16). "Miss Diddy and Compton Mayor Partner with Black-Owned Mask Company to Protect Senior Citizens". Black Enterprise. Retrieved 2024-02-18.