AdCartel Launches Urban Online Ad Network
Posted by Lynne d Johnson
If you’ve already read our “2008 Predictions in Black,” then you know that our site’s founder, Angela Benton, predicted the rise of The Black Ad Network. Then Markus Robinson, our site’s GM and co-owner turned around and validated that claim when he reported that BET.com launched an African-American advertising network. I expect the trend to [...]
Read MoreTechnology’s Role In Reporting Violence In Kenya
Posted by Lynne d Johnson
Many blogs and sites have cropped up to help get the word out about the post-election violence in Kenya. One site playing a great role www.Ushahidi.com, where you report an incident and it appears in a map-based view for others to see. The Ushahidi team is working with local Kenyan NGO’s to get information and [...]
Read MoreHow Kenyan Campaigns Benefitted from Technology Boost
Posted by Lynne d Johnson
Written by Kui Kinyanjui (Business Daily Africa) Well before the elections, it was apparent that technology was going to be a key medium for the delivery of news and information to the masses. More than ever before, technology is driving political campaigns in Kenya and around the world. Even with the current post-election crisis —and [...]
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