From Jet to Right On!, these glossies are part of urban media history.
By Jada F. Smith Internet access, a few bucks in domain registration fees, an opinion and voilà – anyone can have their own little piece of cyberspace. But when Darrell Williams started TheLoop21.com in 2008, he brought 10 years of economic and financial know-how with him, adding a color other than green to the online […]
Egami Consulting Group, MS&L Group and Global Grind hosted the Community Installment of Urban 360 Influencer Panel Series on November 15th. The discussion centered on how brands may engage urban culture to effect change and deliver impactful cause/community marketing programs. Panelists included Jenay Alejandro, Multicultural relations of Moet Hennessy, Dupe Ajayi, External Affairs Manager of […]
Exclusive Partnership Makes Groupon Opportunities and Content Available through Bossip.com, MadameNoire.com, AtlantaPost.com, and Other Moguldom Digital Properties NEW YORK – November 17, 2010 – Moguldom Media Group, an innovative new media company, today announced that it has signed a national agreement with Groupon, a shopping website that offers daily deals on local goods, services, and cultural events […]
The ADCOLOR Awards took place this past weekend, (Sunday 11/7) and is a non-profit initiative launched by the ADCOLOR Industry Coalition – a collective formed in 2005 that serves to promote increased diversity in the advertising, marketing and media industries. The also aim to inspire current and future communications professionals of color by celebrating the accomplishments […]
(Folio) — Luxury lifestyle magazine Uptown is expanding its reach into the African American market. The magazine is expected to announce today that it is increasing its rate base from 200,000 to 225,000. In addition, Uptown will publish eight times a year starting March, up from its current bimonthly frequency. Read More…
It looks like BET’s vice president for content, Mimi Valdés, didn’t pass the company’s three month probationary period, as she has left her position overseeing BET.com after joining the company in June. The media veteran came from top editing posts at Vibe and Latina magazines. According to media news site Journal-isms, after Valdés was hired […]
(Black Enterprise) — AllHipHop.com was founded 12 years ago and today, the website is now a multiplatform news source valued at nearly $17 million thanks in large part to former chief operating officer, Jamilah B. Creekmur. Founded by Greg “Grouchy” Watkins and Chuck “Jigsaw” Creekmur in 1998, Jamilah was a hidden force behind the brand, […]
Radio One CEO Alfred Liggins lauds the cable giant for helping launch TV One.
(BUSINESS WIRE) — YouBlast Global (YBLT.OB), a New York City based digital media company, announced today they have opened a new office located at 601 4th St., San Francisco, CA. This office will serve as the company’s technology headquarters, giving them heightened access to their product developers, potential software partners and customers. Philmore Anderson IV, […]
Andre Torres discusses his distinct approach to cultivating an alternative urban brand.
(BUSINESS WIRE) — BRAVADA Muscle Flex Inc. (www.BravadaLtd.com) (Pink Sheets:MFLI) announced today Mel B as Creative Director and Trend Setting Coordinator for BRAVADA, (www.OfficialMelanieBrown.com). Mel B is one of the most recognized international female entertainers and has achieved iconic success as one of the members of the Spice Girls, Scary Spice, as well as other […]