30June2009
Posted by Bruno under: Announcements; News.
Today is a very sad day for journalist, public relations practitioners and music fanatics. Vibe Magazine has folded and will no longer produce print issues or publish its Web site.What is more disturbing is that it was the only major publication covering mainstream Hip-Hop and R&B.Times are tough for journalist and it is very sad to see one more influential publication fall apart. sHere is what The New York Times reported:“The print advertising collapse hit Vibe hard, especially as key ad categories like automotive and fashion, which represented the bulk of our top 10 advertisers, have stopped advertising or gone out of business,” he wrote.The musician Quincy Jones and the company then called Time Warner created Vibe in 1992. The Wicks Group, a private equity firm, bought it in 2006. Vibe reported circulation of 818,000 in the second half of last year, a healthyfigure, but like many magazines it suffered from falling advertising. It announced in February that in July, it would cut its rate base — the circulation promised to advertisers — from 800,000 to 600,000.”
29June2009
Posted by Bruno under: Speak Out.
As many mourn the sudden passing of the King of Pop, we would like to honor him by recognizing his great contributions to music and charity. Some of the many achievements include:
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• 300 million dollar in donations to over 39 charities
• Most successful recording artist of all times
-13 Grammys
-13 number 1 singles
-750 million albums sold worldwide
-Best selling album of all time: THRILLER (109 million copies sold worldwide))
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More importantly, Michael Jackson influenced generations of musicians, breaking barriers, for not only African American, but to all minorities in the music industry.
24June2009
Posted by Bruno under: News.
Despite the current economic climate, African Americans are more optimistic about the future outlook of the U.S. economy and their personal finances (59 percent believe it will be better in 2009 than 2008, compared with 41 percent of the general population). African Americans also have suggested that they would like to do more to prepare for a sound financial future.Roughly half of African Americans have expressed an interest in being more educated about financial topics (50% vs. 43% overall) and seeking the help of a financial professional (30% vs. 26% overall). This is important because regardless of the subjective nature of the American Dream, its achievement will require proper planning. Read more here