News and Press
"You are never given a wish without being given the power to make it true. You may have to work for it, however."
Here are just a few publications and the latest press on our companies and partners.
December, 2011Wet Paint Entertainment
What Is Angelea Preston Doing After ANTM All-Stars?
Rebecca Martin discusses what's next for America's Next Top Model Angelea Preston, including Angelea's plans to write a book with Entertainment Entrepreneur Alycia Kaback.
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October/November 2011Buck's County Women's Journal
Alycia Kaback Shares an Inspirational Success Story
The Buck's County Women's Journal features a story on one of Alycia Kaback's first and most touching success stories-- Zack Yanni's journey from Benin to LA.
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September 9, 2011
IFV News
IFV speaks with Alycia Kaback
President & CEO of Kaback Model Management, Colby Models, The “IT” Factor Productions and VIP Talent Connect, LLC about her business journey and applying a “Can Do Attitude” Fortified with Action to be a success in any industry
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August 26, 2011
Tunya Griffin
Woman In The Spotlight - Angelea Preston
America's Next Top Model Angelea Preston discusses her success and the importance of her connection with friend and mentor, Alycia Kaback.
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August/September 2011
Buck's County Women's Journal
Alycia Kaback Explains How Modeling Agencies Really Work
Alycia Kaback is featured once again in the Bucks County Women's Journal. The article explains how talent agencies really work and gives tips on how to make the best investments in your career.
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July 27, 2011
IFV News
IFV News Broadcasts From Alycia Kaback's 1st Annual NYC Women’s Empowerment Summit
IFV News interviews Alycia Kaback's Women's Empowerment Summit Executive Producer Robert Galinsky and Speaker Judith E. Glaser, CEO of Benchmark Communications and Chairman of The Creating WE Institute.
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July 27, 2011
Philly2Philly
1st Annual Women's Empowerment Summit Recap From 'Your Colour Palette'
Laini Bianculli of Philly2Philly.com describes her experience at Alycia Kaback's Women's Empowerment Summit as an "inspirational feast that nourished my soul and enhanced my spirit.”
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July 25, 2011
F.A.M.E NYC Magazine
NYC Women’s Empowerment Summit Electrifies The Big Apple
Imagine my surprise when I was invited to cover The 1st Annual NYC Women’s Empowerment Summit. The brainchild of Alycia Kaback, a powerhouse and owner of six businesses including Kaback Models and VIP Talent Connect, the NYC Women’s Empowerment Summit is a comprehensive one-day event aimed at creating networking opportunities and bringing awareness to causes that are imperative to women.
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July 21, 2011
IFV News
Alycia Kaback coverage by IFV News
IFV News Interviews Alycia Kaback's Women's Empowerment headliner Vivica A. Fox on her business ventures from the Summit.
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July 19, 2011
Ascending Butterfly Blog
Alycia Kaback review on Ascending Butterfly Blog
Alycia Kaback's Women's Empowerment Recap by Empowerment Blogger Tracy Iglesias. Tracy Iglesias is the founder of Ascending Butterfly, as well as a Social Media Manager and Digital Entrepreneur (quoted in Wired Magazine), former President of the International Association of Internet Professionals (New York City Chapter), and a freelance writer in New York City.
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July 19, 2011
NearSay New York
Alycia Kaback's Women's Empowerment Summit Review by Averi Harper
Alycia Kaback's Women's Empowerment Summit Review by Averi Harper "Star-Studded NYC Women's Empowerment Graced the West Villiage." An ethnically diverse group of 100 impeccably dressed women, and even a couple of husbands and boyfriends, eagerly gathered at Bennett Media Studio in the West Village over the weekend.
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July 19, 2011
LA Talk Live
Abiola Abrams Featured on Teen Talk Live
Alycia Kaback's Women's Empowerment Speaker Abiola Abrams featured on Follow Speaker Chelsea Krost's Radio Show Teen Talk Live.
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July 17, 2011
PowerfulInterviews.com
PowerfulInterviews.com with CEO Alycia Kaback
Arthur Robinson, Jr. Powerful Interviews producer interview Alycia Kaback on her life and career. Since 2007, Arthur Robinson, Jr. has interviewed very successful entrepreneurs from all over the world, revealing their secrets and steps for success. He uncovers this information through powerful audio interviews that you won't find anywhere else.
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July 12, 2011
LA Talk Live
Alycia Kaback on Teen Talk Live
Alycia Kaback on Teen Talk Live with Host and Women's Empowerment Speaker Chelsea Krost.
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July 5, 2011
WOR 710
Valerie's New York Features Abiola Abrams
Valerie's New York Features Alycia Kaback's Women's Empowerment Summit Speaker Abiola Abrams.
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July 1, 2011
Image Magazine
Alycia Kaback's Women's Empowerment Summit Listed in Image Magazine's Chic Society Column
Alycia Kaback's Women's Empowerment Summit Featured on Page 72.
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July 1, 2011
The Three Tomatoes
The Three Tomatoes review of Alycia Kaback Summit
Valerie's Gallery features post on Alycia Kaback's Women's Empowerment Summit.
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June 29, 2011
Paradigm Shift
Alycia Kaback's Women's Empowerment Summit Featured on New York City's #1 Feminist Blog Community
Paradigm Shift is the New York City metro-area's critically acclaimed and largest feminist community group and event series. We host lectures, discussions, screenings, and performances featuring leaders in feminist thought, ranging from artists and academics to filmmakers and policy activists. TimeOut New York named Paradigm Shift "Critics' Pick" on nine occasions, an unprecedented honor among feminist organizations.
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June 28, 2011
CBS Radio Los Angeles
Alycia Kaback with CBS's Maggie McKay
Alycia Kaback with CBS's Maggie McKay on The 1st Annual Women's Empowerment Summit.
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June 4, 2011
Philly2Philly Magazine
Write up on KMM's America's Next Top Model Photo Shoot and Meet and Greet Produced by Alycia Kaback
And speaking of talent, Alycia Kaback, founder and CEO of The "IT" Factor Productions, VIP Talent Connect, LLC, Kaback Model Management, and did I mention, dynamic force and networking maven, was there to champion this collective effort for those trying to break into the entertainment industry. Alycia and I spent quite a while talking about the importance of networking and always surrounding yourself with all that is positive.
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June 4, 2011
Philly Fashionistas
Philly Fashionistas Model Diaries NYC Interview
Review of Alycia Kaback's Beauty 101 Salon Event with Anchal Joseph. As soon as I arrived, I was swept up into the whirlwind of the modeling world. There were men, women and children lining the halls waiting to be beautified, photographed and discovered. The sound of blow dryers and the shaking of hair spay cans permeated the air. The atmosphere was exhilarating to say the least. Similar to what you would see at fashion week.
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June 4, 2011
Philadelphia Magazine
Kaback Models' Meet and Greet Photo Shoot with America's Next Top Model Anchal Joseph
America's Next Top Model Anchal Joseph was the special guest at Alycia Kaback's Meet and Greet at Beauty 101 Spa on Saturday, June 4, 2011. The former Vogue Art Director, Ryan Colby, oversaw the styling for the event and brought along several of his models. Alycia Kaback serves as investor and advisor to Colby Models and was searching for all kinds of talent (models, actors and comedians) at the event. Several fashion writers and photographers came out to meet the models.
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May 1, 2011
Bucks County Women's Journal
Alycia Kaback's featured in the Bucks County Women's Journal.
Alycia Kaback's featured in the May / June Bucks County Women's Journal. The article spoke out about the business of child modeling and acting.
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March 5, 2011
Israel Film Festival
Alycia Kaback to MC the 25th Israel Film Festival Sponsor Reception
On March 5, 2011, at NYIT's state-of-the-art Auditorium on Broadway, we will be celebrating a quarter-century of Israeli films and filmmakers with our family of sponsors and special guests. The evening includes a private screening of the award-winning film, The Matchmaker, directed by Avi Nesher. This event is our way of saying "Thank You" to our valued sponsors – without you, we could not keep Israeli cinema and culture thriving in the U.S.!
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February 17, 2011
Valerie's New York
CEO Alycia Kaback and Ryan Colby Interview
CEO Alycia Kaback and Ryan Colby interview Valerie's New York before Colby Models Launch Party.
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January, 2010
FilmMaker.com
The 'It' Factor is a proud sponsor of Broadway in South Africa
Broadway in South Africa is a non-profit venture created by professional working actors, dancers, singers, directors, musicians, and producers from New York City--all brought together by our desire to affect change in the word through art.
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April 6, 2010
FilmMaker.com
Alycia Kaback Produces The Mandala Maker
Alycia Kaback, owner of The "It" Factor Productions, is executive producer of THE MANDALA MAKER, which, according to The Staten Island Advance, is "expected to be a major contender in the live-action short category for the 2010 Academy Awards.
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September 27, 2010
The "IT" Factor
Alycia Kaback Talks with Casting Director of "The Gong Show," Robert Russell
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September 20, 2010
The "IT" Factor
Anna Maria Carolina Sundstrand is a Swedish singer and model. Broadway in South Africa is a non-profit organization that brings professional artists to South Africa as performers and teachers.
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September 13, 2010
The "IT" Factor
Matt White is an American singer-songwriter based in New York City. His full-length debut album, Best Days, released by Geffen Records reached No. 4 on Billboard's Top Heatseekers Chart.
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August 30, 2010
The "IT" Factor
Designer Richie Rich, special guest Jym Benzing casting director L'Oreal USA, and Ryan Colby from Model's International. All t his and so much more on The "It" Factor with Alycia Kaback
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August 23, 2010
The "IT" Factor
Rescue Ink- an army of tattooed, motorcycle-riding street guys who have zero tolerance for animal abuse and neglect. Plus Angelina the Dolce and Gabbana Model in studio.
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August 16, 2010
The "IT" Factor
Chance and Robert are the special guest hosts with in studio guests Markus & Indrani from Bravo's Double Exposure. Evelyn Locolano Executive Director and Co-Founder from the Lollipop Theatre Network and Alycia is live from Philly.
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July 27, 2010
The "IT" Factor
Launch of The "It" Factor on Chat About It!
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