MTV Holds O Awards, Revamps the Award Show
If you didn’t take it down early last night so you can watch the Royal Wedding, you were probably watching the NFL Draft, American Idol, or the Orlando Magics getting spanked by the Atlanta Hawks. Or maybe you were in front of your computer checking out MTV’s latest attempt to stay relevant, the O Awards. [...]
Read MoreOpinion: Do We Believe Everything We Read On the Internet?
In a world where the Internet news cycle is going full steam 24/7, it can be easy to get sucked into breaking stories. Sites like Yahoo! News, CNN.com and The Huffington Post aggregate hundreds of Internet news stories per day. Moreover, sites that have established credibility among their readership are often believed without question. But [...]
Read MoreBlack Web 2.0 Spotlight: Level Playing Field Institute
Inequalities in the education system and workforce of the United States continue to hinder the economic progress of historically disadvantaged groups. Although every individual in America has the potential for excellence, there are still limited opportunities to express that potential for many underrepresented groups. Therefore, some of our country’s most gifted individuals may be robbed [...]
Read More5 Reasons Why You Aren’t Making Money From Your Website Ads
One of the biggest complaints that I always hear from bloggers is that they can’t seem to monetize their ad space. While some of them do make a fairly decent amount, others are frequently disappointed with their earnings. Back in November, we talked about 10 ways to monetize your websites with ads. We listed some [...]
Read MoreEmbrace Your Inner You with K!dult
When you were growing up, did you find yourself having different and more mature interests than you teenage counterparts? Were you often ridiculed and forced to hide your true interests and self due to peer pressure? Perhaps people just didn’t “get you” and assumed you were weird or rather aloof. Drawing from his fan’s inspiration, Pharrell Williams has created a website that directly addresses this current issue. Find out exactly what Pharrell’s mission is inside.
Read MoreNewsweek Launches First Subscription-Based iPad App
As print publications continue to search for the formula that will turn digital viewers into paying customers, Newsweek has taken the bold step of charging a subscription fee for its online content. Newsweek recently became the first publication to charge iPad users a fee to access its content on the iPad. While users will still [...]
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