Meet the Judges
Desirae L. Benson
Desirae L. Benson is a Multi-Award Winning, 5-Star Rated Publicist who works hand in hand with high-profile musicians, actors, politicians, producers, directors, authors, playwrights, entertainers, businesses, athletes, and other industry professionals to create an even bigger buzz around them on and offline.
As a Grammy member and with a master’s degree that focuses on the areas of Written Communication, Public Relations, Linguistics and Journalism, her expertise has afforded her the ability to showcase her professional prowess in creating dynamic and memorable content across many facets of the entertainment industry. She pens high-quality press releases, biographies, and write-ups, that are geared for national news outlets, music festivals, IMDb accounts, websites, magazines, and a plethora of other online forums.
Desirae has traveled and lived all over the world and practices a high level of cultural awareness. Click on the picture to find more about Desirae L. Benson.
Jose "El Pepeton" Vasquez
El Pepetón has had a remarkable career in Spanish-language broadcasting, starting his journey in 1987 at KAFY 970 AM in Bakersfield. His extensive experience over 35 years highlights his dedication and expertise in the industry. Graduating as a certified radio host from the Columbia School of Broadcasting in Hollywood has likely contributed to his success and professionalism in radio broadcasting.
Jonny Porter
Jonny Porter has been working in the media and entertainment business for over 20 years, with 13 of those years in radio. In his early years, Jonny was an aspiring rap artist who turned his passion into a career—writing, recording, performing, and eventually launching his own independent record label. That grind gave him a front-row education in marketing, production, and connecting with an audience.
His latest project, What’s Up Yuma?, is a media and entertainment brand built on social media that keeps locals up to date with everything happening in the area. From highlighting local businesses and upcoming events to featuring hometown personalities, What’s Up Yuma? is a fresh, authentic source for all things Yuma.
Born and raised in Yuma, Jonny knows the community and its culture. When he’s not working, you’ll find him reading or relaxing at his mom’s little farm tucked away in the woods of Payson, Arizona.