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Marcus Cooley is a 25 year old Director, Producer and Entrepreneur from Covington, GA. His relevance in youth culture has enabled him to leverage platforms such a Twitter, Facebook and Instagram as a device to encourage, inspire and activate the next generation in the Gospel. In late 2014, Smith launched Activate Tour, a high-energy event featuring influential Christian personalities and artists who empower the next generation.
Currently, Marcus can be found directing, producing and speaking all across the United States. His goal is to share what it means to follow Jesus as a young adult in and encourage young people to live a life of purpose and to follow their dreams.
Marcus is also the Chief Operations Officer of World Renegade Music, an emerging record label founded by Dove Nominated Christian Hip-Hop Artist/Producer/Writer Adriel 'Skrip' Cruz. The Label is based out of Chicago, IL in Partnership with World Renegade Church.
In addition, Marcus is also the Executive Producer and Chief Executive Officer of Emory Street Studios, an emerging media and entertainment development company that brings the digital world to physical in empowering, encouraging, family-friendly experiences.
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