Audio: Interview with President of Burrell Digital Don Moore

In episode # 17 of the Black Web 2.0 Show, we talk to Don Moore, President of Burrell Digital; the newly formed interactive division of Burrell Communications. Don is a media industry veteran. Prior to his new role at Burrell, Don served as Google’s Agency Team Lead for the Central and Western US where he [...]

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Audio: RapRadar.com Founder and CEO Elliott Wilson

In this edition of the Black Web 2.0 Show, I sit down with the Founder and CEO of RapRadar.com Elliott Wilson. Elliott boasts an impressive resume, spanning across nearly 20 years of monitoring and documenting Hip-Hop music and culture. Elliott's career was jump started after he co-founded an independent magazine, Ego Trip, which subsequently morphed into successful books and television shows.

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Opera Unite: Sidestepping The Server

Opera recently unveiled the innovative Opera Unite, which will go live in Opera 10. Opera Unite basically serves as a web server inside of a web browser, allowing users to directly share files and photos, send messages, chat, build networks and even host their own websites from their computers. Opera Unite is aiming to cut [...]

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Audio: Interview with Vibe’s Chief Content Officer Danyel Smith

In this episode of the Black Web 2.0 Show, we sat down with Daynel Smith, Chief Content Officer of Vibe Media Group. Danyel joined VIBE in 1993 and was appointed music editor a year later. In 1996 Danyel became Editor-In-Chief of Vibe Media Group, serving until 1999.  Danyel returned to VIBE in 2006 as Editor-In-Chief, and in [...]

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Jay-Z Kills AutoTune via Twitter with D.O.A.

If you were on twitter after their scheduled maintenance on Friday then you probably saw that Jay-Z was the number one trending topic. If you're still wondering why it's because of the release of his new song called Death of Autotune aka D.O.A. for his upcoming album Blueprint 3 that will be released on the eighth anniversary of the original album, September 11th. While the track comes with mixed reviews (not sure how) here is a quick snapshot of the song's acceptance via Twitter:

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Emil Wilbekin Ditches GIANT for Essence

Industry veteran, Emil Wilbekin has been named Managing Editor of Essence.com. Emil, best known for his 12-year tenure as Editor-in Chief of “Vibe” magazine, and more recently for his work as Editor-in-Chief of GIANT Magazine, will join Essence.com’s General Manager, Lesley Pinckney, to comprise the Essence.com leadership team. As Managing Editor, Emil will lead the [...]

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Thisis50’s Chris Romero talks Social Media

TechZulu.com sits down with Chris “Broadway” Romero, Director of Online for 50 Cent, G Unit Records, and Thisis50.com. Chris discusses 50’s commitment to social media and there working relationship. Chris also discusses his personal philosophies on social media as well as his experimentation with different web applications. Enjoy!

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Scribd: Pioneers in the World of Publishing

Scribd’s original vision to liberate the written word and “turn everyone into a publisher and create the best possible reading experience on the web and mobile platforms” has just reached a new plateau. The world’s largest social publishing company is opening an Internet store that will offer new sales opportunities for authors and publishers who [...]

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A New Paradigm in Video Content

NPBN, the New Paradigm Broadcast Network, is a new, innovative, and cutting edge television and internet broadcast network dedicated to delivering entertainment for the nation’s ever-changing African-American and Latino audiences. Focusing on entertaining, empowering, and compelling content for these communities, NPBN is attempting to present a new and hopeful vision for entertainment that establishes an [...]

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Vibe Media Group Launches New Print and Online Properties

While some media companies are avoiding print, Vibe Media Group, parent company of Vibe Magazine,  is embracing it. Coming off the heels of Vibe’s all-time best-selling cover featuring Chris Brown and Rihanna, Vibe announced today that they will launch a new entertainment and celebrity focused magazine entitled The Most!. The $4.99 magazine, slated to hit [...]

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