Full-service management, production, and television/digital entertainment company WildFire7, a division of Wildfire Media Group, has launched with offices in Nashville and in New York City. WildFire7 joins Danny McGuffey with former advertising production executives Joe Sicurella and Adam Joseph.
McGuffey previously worked as Chief Marketing Officer for Integrity Music. He has held Sr. VP, Marketing/Sales roles for Starsong Communications and Reunion Records, and a VP, Sales role for Sparrow Communications.
The company has launched with the release of Worship Anthems Inspired by A.D. The Bible Continues (Integrity Music).
This fall, author and columnist Deborah Evans Price, who penned 2013’s Country Faith: 56 Reflections from Today’s Country Music Stars, will release Country Faith Christmas through WildFire7 and Regnery Publishing. Accompanying the book is the Country Faith Christmas CD, which will feature songs from Carrie Underwood, Dolly Parton, Brad Paisley, and others. A Cracker Barrel Deluxe Edition is also in the works.
“We are truly excited to birth a new model in faith based entertainment management, licensing and production in the heart of the world’s entertainment capitals; New York City and Nashville, Tennessee,” remarked McGuffey. “Joe and I have had this dream for many years and to witness how fast things are coming together is amazing. Our desire is to be stewards of the gifts given us and our partners and see the world changed by amazing stories, songs and media content.”
Joseph added, “I am excited to implement my experience of music and advertising integration into this new conglomerate and I believe this radical model with help drive the future of the music and entertainment industries.”
“I am thrilled to have Danny and Adam, who have extraordinary taste and instincts, as my partners in this new company,” remarked Sicurella. “We are viewing this as a total faith venture. Our vision is to serve the church in New York as well as developing artists, producers and brands internationally.”
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