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NMG Network Nella Media Group NMG Network is the leading creator of custom media experiences for luxury & leisure travel, hospitality, and premium residential partners.

Our highly targeted omnichannel approach to storytelling provides a unique opportunity to connect with the most sophisticated and sought after consumers where they prefer to engage with content that informs, inspires and entertains. We have a narrative first point-of-view and a client obsessed attitude. We tell the story your consumer wants to hear. In addition to its innovative and award-winning

video, digital and print channels, NMG operates consumer facing brands Lei, for the LGBTQ+ traveler; FLUX Hawaii, representing the current of Hawai’i; and Shore TV Hawaii, the most widely distributed network devoted to travel in Hawaii. NMG is Captive, Curated, and Controlled. Nella Media Group began in 2009 as the publisher of Chinatown Newspaper, an urban rag for Honolulu’s downtown district. From these humble beginnings, NMG has grown to become multi-Emmy Award winning NMG Network, whose 16 custom media brands reach over 80 million people across video, digital and print experiences that feature meaningful stories, captivating visuals, specialized digital experiences, and remarkable experiential events across the U.S. and globe.

In collaboration with , we capture a moment in time with ‘ukulele virtuoso during her immersive summer artist residency...
10/10/2024

In collaboration with , we capture a moment in time with ‘ukulele virtuoso during her immersive summer artist residency in the captivating former home of Doris Duke.⁠
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Created in dialogue with Shangri La’s historic collection of Islamic art and architecture, this fashion editorial—produced as the cover story for our custom media channel Violet—offers a glimpse into the creative campus of the that inspired Taimane’s residency project: an original song inspired by Persian mythology and Hawaiian moʻolelo.⁠
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View the full story at the link in bio.⁠ ⁠
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Photography: Harold Julian / Styling: Ara Laylo / Hair and Makeup: Tamiko Hobin / Model: Taimane / Production: Taylor Kondo and Kaitlyn Ledzian / Styling assistant: Cindy Nguyen / Photography assistant: Blake Abes / Production assistant: Lelaine

🌟📽️ Fresh off a weekend full of gratitude and appreciation, we are beyond pleased to share that we are the proud recipie...
06/18/2024

🌟📽️ Fresh off a weekend full of gratitude and appreciation, we are beyond pleased to share that we are the proud recipients of the following three Emmy’s:

Environment - News or Short Form Content
“Net Zero,” NMG Network/Hana Hou! Kaitlyn Ledzian, Producer; Romeo Lapitan, Director of Photography/Editor; Steven Gnam, Andrew Sullivan Haskins, Photographers

Lifestyle - News or Short Form Content
“Aloha Goes Both Ways - Matty Wong,” NMG Network Gerard Elmore, Producer/Director; Romeo Lapitan, Director of Photography; Matty Wong, Photographer; Erick Melanson, Editor

Arts/Entertainment - News or Long Form Content
“Aloha Goes Both Ways - Lynne O’Neill,” NMG Network Gerard Elmore, Producer; Kaitlyn Ledzian, Director; Blake Abes, Director of Photography/Editor

🌊 **Repost Alert! Spotted on a Santa Monica getaway, season five of Waves is the ultimate read for guests staying with o...
06/26/2023

🌊 **Repost Alert! Spotted on a Santa Monica getaway, season five of Waves is the ultimate read for guests staying with our partner, Hotel Casa del Mar. Head to link in bio for the latest stories on where to explore and who-to-know around the LA coast.

**: Bring the seaside read back to your room. There will be plenty of natural light when you book our Room with a View offer.

(Post 1/2) What a weekend! We are beyond proud of our NMG team and collaborators for their recognition at this year’s ! ...
05/13/2023

(Post 1/2) What a weekend! We are beyond proud of our NMG team and collaborators for their recognition at this year’s ! 16 awards and a whole lot of heart, we are endlessly grateful for the opportunity to continue transforming the creative spirit of community into art.⁠
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To check out more details on our work represented through each category (book design, photography, editorial spread, branded content, and commercial work), stay tuned for part II, coming out tomorrow! 😎⁠
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👕 Team is proudly dressed in MANAOLA Hawaii

Join us and Hana Hou!’s photo editor Matt Mallams as he hosts a curated exhibit at the Downtown Art Center Main Gallery!...
05/12/2023

Join us and Hana Hou!’s photo editor Matt Mallams as he hosts a curated exhibit at the Downtown Art Center Main Gallery! This retrospective exhibition highlights some of the striking images from the past year, a period during which Hana Hou! has undergone a major redesign and evolution. ⁠
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These images, shot by some of the Islands’ most talented photographers, join an archive comprised of thousands of images that will shape how the future remembers and reimagines everyday life in today’s Hawai‘i.⁠ Head to link in bio for more details on this event! ⁠

📸 by Ryan Spencer and Perrin James

10/03/2022

Kickstarting the month off right, as we're proud to announce "Everyday in Kaimukī" got picked up for distribution by Gravitas Ventures AND it will be available starting Oct 21st on video on demand! It's been an honor to support this feature film's journey alongside Pacific Islanders in Communications. 🎬️⁠
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Link here to get your pre-order in now: https://apple.co/3C9P7F4

Thrilled to see come so far in just over a year! For two more days (until 7/22), “Ka Hoʻi” is streaming online at the P...
07/21/2022

Thrilled to see come so far in just over a year! For two more days (until 7/22), “Ka Hoʻi” is streaming online at the PBS Short Film Festival ()! Honored to produce stories like these ones with a stellar cast and crew. Hit that link in bio to watch the short film in its entirety. 🎬️⁠
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Thanks to a rockstar team and so many more: , , , and . ⁠
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You can also find it here: pbs.org/filmfestival.

07/07/2022

On this World Chocolate Day, we're diving into the most decadent chocolate experience. As the coldest spot in the world where cacao can be grown and the only U.S. state that supports commercial cacao production, Hawaiʻi's chocolate industry is above all unique.

It was a pleasure collaborating with KOHO Chocolates, and we cannot wait to tell more stories that convey that delectable moment: sinking your teeth into velvety chocolate!

Three Museums 🕌🎶⭐️One Singer 🎤 ✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽 Join us Friday, July 8, for HoMA Nights at the Shangri La Artist-In-Residence si...
06/30/2022

Three Museums 🕌🎶⭐️
One Singer 🎤
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Join us Friday, July 8, for HoMA Nights at the Shangri La Artist-In-Residence singer/songwriter Zeshan B (). Enjoy an amazing acoustic set in the Central Courtyard of . Zeshan B will be accompanied by the talented guitarist Mike MacAllister.

HoMA Nights opens from 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Zeshan B is anticipated to go on stage at 6:30 pm.

This special event is presented in partnership with and

Three Museums 🕌🎼⭐️One Singer 🎤 ✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽 Our first Artist-In-Residence for 2022, singer/songwriter Zeshan B () hosts an in...
06/30/2022

Three Museums 🕌🎼⭐️
One Singer 🎤
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Our first Artist-In-Residence for 2022, singer/songwriter Zeshan B () hosts an intimate performance at Shangri La (). He will be joined by talented guitarist Mike MacAllister.

Join us in celebrating with a night of musical awesomeness.

Limited tickets available to purchase on Eventbrite.
https://ZeshanBbrownpower.eventbrite.com

This special event is presented in partnership with

🕌 🎼 ⭐⁠ One Artist, three museums. 🎤⁠ ✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽 ⁠Shangri La’s first Artist-In-Residence of 2022, singer/songwriter Zeshan...
06/29/2022

🕌 🎼 ⭐⁠ One Artist, three museums. 🎤⁠ ✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽 ⁠

Shangri La’s first Artist-In-Residence of 2022, singer/songwriter Zeshan B, visits three art museums with his empowering, uplifting and lyrical message of Brown Power!⁠

Join us July 7th, 6-9 PM for a special performance at Hawaii State Art Museum
Shangri La artist-in-residence singer/songwriter Zeshan B () is joined by Dae Han Ensemble ( ) and special guests Ohtoro, Nick Kurosawa and Izik.

Free concert! All ages are welcome!

Don’t miss this show!

This special event is presented in partnership with and

06/17/2022

A glimpse into Shangri La, the only museum dedicated exclusively to Islamic art in the U.S. In our episode "Sanctuary by the Sea", we follow Konrad Ng, executive director, who explores the art and architecture on display. Head to link in bio for the full episode now on Living. 🌍

Beyond a privilege to work with in this new partnership. As we work to build upon the award-winning Hana Hou! Magazine,...
06/09/2022

Beyond a privilege to work with in this new partnership. As we work to build upon the award-winning Hana Hou! Magazine, rich storytelling has never been more at the forefront of what we do. Head to link in bio for the official press release! ✈️ ⁠
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📸 courtesy of

"Pepsico's Head of Content Development Allison Polly has never been to Hawaii but ask her now and she swears she’s going...
03/17/2022

"Pepsico's Head of Content Development Allison Polly has never been to Hawaii but ask her now and she swears she’s going to go – all because of a film she saw; a film produced by a brand," NMG Network and Hawaiian Airlines.

Thank you, Forbes, for the feature! To read more about the making of our documentary “Ka Huakai: The Journey to Merrie Monarch”, head to link here:

https://bit.ly/3Iv7pkl

Blue mood…but make it joyful. Hues of vibrant turquoise flood the East End of Bermuda in excerpts from our photo essay f...
03/16/2022

Blue mood…but make it joyful. Hues of vibrant turquoise flood the East End of Bermuda in excerpts from our photo essay found in our premier issue of , our custom media channel for Marriott Residences. Like all places, it's the people who help define the East End, and we are honored to capture its spirit and natural beauty here. ⁠
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Visual storytelling is kind of our thing, check out more custom, luxury experiences at the , all created to tell the story your global consumer wants to hear.⁠
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Festival run going strong. 💫 Congratulations to our fam , screening in March at the ! To celebrate, check out some of th...
03/15/2022

Festival run going strong. 💫 Congratulations to our fam , screening in March at the ! To celebrate, check out some of these shots with our rockstar creative team and actors and . , , .abes, and .

Last year, we were thrilled to collaborate with and , and look forward to seeing this film take the big screen again!

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The excitement is real. Dive into the culture of Hawaiʻi with Hana Hou! TV—your passport to in-flight and online adventures through @HawaiianAirlines! ✨ From seatback screens to your devices, let the journey begin by streaming at the link below! 🏄‍♂️🌅 #NMGnetwork #HawaiianAirlines Watch Now: https://www.hawaiianairlines.com/hawaii-stories/hana-hou

Omakase is a style of cuisine that contains a special power. Here on Waves TV, we visit with Chef Mark Okuda of The Brothers Sushi in Santa Monica and ask him to explain these high-end temples of rice and fish. 🍣 🌊 #WavesTV #NMGnetwork #Filmmakers At the link, watch the latest episode now online: https://waves.edwardthomasco.com/

Kickstarting the month off right, as we're proud to announce "Everyday in Kaimukī" got picked up for distribution by Gravitas Ventures AND it will be available starting Oct 21st on video on demand! It's been an honor to support this feature film's journey alongside Pacific Islanders in Communications. 🎬️⁠ ⁠ Link here to get your pre-order in now: https://apple.co/3C9P7F4

On this World Chocolate Day, we're diving into the most decadent chocolate experience. As the coldest spot in the world where cacao can be grown and the only U.S. state that supports commercial cacao production, Hawaiʻi's chocolate industry is above all unique. It was a pleasure collaborating with KOHO Chocolates, and we cannot wait to tell more stories that convey that delectable moment: sinking your teeth into velvety chocolate! #NMGnetwork #KOHOchocolates #storytelling #worldchocolateday

A glimpse into Shangri La, the only museum dedicated exclusively to Islamic art in the U.S. In our episode "Sanctuary by the Sea", we follow Konrad Ng, executive director, who explores the art and architecture on display. Head to link in bio for the full episode now on Living. 🌍 #NMGnetwork

2022 NMG Mindset
2022 NMG Mindset

2022, we're comin' for you! Wiser words have never been spoken from our very own @jcut, Founder and CEO, on our mindset moving forward. Stay tuned and keep up-to-date on all our latest channels and stories. 😎 🤙 #NMGmindset #NMGgrowth #NMGnetwork #NMGers

*Repost Alert!*🚨In this episode of Love in Action, join singer, songwriter, and Subaru Hawaiʻi Ambassador, Paula—a self-proclaimed dog person despite developing a pet allergy early in life—as she pays a visit to the dynamic duo behind The Public Pet, an urban pet supply store that’s been a mainstay of the Kaimukī community since opening its doors in 2015. 🐶🌺 As the first episode of five in this November series, produced by @nmgnetwork and @subaruhi, head to link in bio to get to know Paula, her values, and her path to healing and self-love as she raises awareness about some of the causes closest to her heart, accompanied by the friends who have loved and uplifted her along the way. Learn more about how you can support these amazing nonprofit organizations at the link in bio! #FLUXHawaii #NMGnetwork #leiculture #LoveinAction

Liliko'i KOHO Chocolates produced by NMG Network
Liliko'i KOHO Chocolates produced by NMG Network

Thrilled to produce this decadent media journey as the burst of bright liliko'i (or passion fruit) transports you to paradise. With welcomestrangerco creative leadership, we bring you Hawaiian Host Inc's new line of Hawai'i inspired chocolates, KOHO Chocolate! We'll take ALL the boxes please 😎 👋 🍫 💛 #NMGnetwork #NMGgrowth #NMGxKOHO Collaborators: katebroadhurstbeauty Koho Chocolates Key Products from: Embryolisse USA Tatcha RCMA Make-Up M·A·C Cosmetics Laura Mercier Danessa Myricks Beauty Viseart UK Kosas Nudestix Marc Jacobs Natasha Denona Beauty

Watch Kālewa The Film streaming free, now on DUST Beginning May 4th, sci-fi audiences worldwide can stream Kālewa for free alongside Dust’s library of 400+ stories, all presented across streaming platforms (Roku, Apple TV, etc) via the DUST app, and on mobile devices. See more at the link in our bio. As the sci-fi entertainment brand of the global entertainment studio Gunpowder & Sky, DUST acquires, produces, and distributes epic science fiction—from the classics to cutting-edge films, series, shorts, and podcasts A big congratulations to writer and director Mitchel Viernes and the whole Kālewa film team! #KālewaTheFilm #nmgnetwork WATCH: https://youtu.be/4jdHeheVvBQ

Mālama Pono - Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Fdn
Mālama Pono - Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Fdn

At its simplest, mālama pono means to “take care” or “be well.” Just as Duke Kahanamoku did, keep your light shining bright in these challenging times. Learn more about Duke Kahanamoku’s life and legacy, which continues to inspire new generations to approach life with open arms, at dukekahanamoku.com. 😍🤙🏼 #nmgnetwork

Duke Kahanamoku | NMG Network
Duke Kahanamoku | NMG Network

Duke Paoa Kahanamoku lived life by a central code of values, widely known as Duke’s Creed of Aloha. Embodying the giving, humble and grateful manner for which he became known, Duke shared these values with millions around the world. Learn more about Duke Kahanmoku’s life and legacy, which continues to inspire new generations to approach life with open arms, at dukekahanamoku.com. Video by #nmgnetwork. #dukekahanamoku

Communal Form | The Art of Living Season 7
Communal Form | The Art of Living Season 7

Since it was founded in the 1960s, the Hawaii Potter's Guild has become a rock in Honolulu’s arts community. Watch more from the newest season of The Art of Living at halekulaniliving.tv #nmgnetwork Halekulani Hotel

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