Jackson Agency and Perdue Inc. Launch Joint Venture with Charnele Brown
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LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Jackson Agency and Perdue Inc., a full-service talent and brand management joint venture, have launched with Charnele Brown, an actress known for her role in the original NBC series *A Different World*, as their founding client. The venture, which launches just days after Netflix renewed the series for a second season, aims to provide comprehensive career planning, brand endorsements, intellectual property development, speaking engagements, licensing, publicity, and partnerships with entertainment and consumer brands.
Tiauna Jackson, the founder of Jackson Agency, a full-service talent, literary, and sports agency established in 2014, brings a unique approach to talent representation. Jackson Agency focuses on protecting clients' name, image, likeness, and intellectual property. Francis Perdue, the founder and CEO of Perdue Inc., a public relations and communications company with over 15 years of experience in entertainment publicity, corporate communications, media relations, and brand development, complements Jackson's expertise. Together, they aim to offer more than just representation, ensuring that their clients own more than they started with.
Brown, who originated the role of Kimberly Reese on the original *A Different World* and has since appeared in *Martin* and *Living Single*, is set to play Dr. Kimberly Reese Boyer in the Netflix sequel series, which premiered on September 24, 2026. The series debuted at No. 4 on Netflix's Global Top 10 English TV list with 4.2 million views in its first four days of data, reaching the Top 10 in 15 countries. Netflix's decision to renew the series for a second season underscores the show's popularity and the potential for Brown's character to continue growing in the entertainment landscape.
The joint venture between Jackson Agency and Perdue Inc. is designed to support established talent like Brown, as well as emerging artists ready to take their careers to the next level. The companies believe that in the evolving entertainment industry, talent needs to grow not only as performers but as businesses. By combining their strengths, Jackson Agency and Perdue Inc. aim to create new business opportunities and build stronger brands for their clients.
The launch of this joint venture marks a significant step in the evolution of talent management and brand development, offering a new model for the industry. With the backing of a successful series and the expertise of seasoned professionals, Jackson Agency and Perdue Inc. are poised to make a substantial impact on the entertainment world.