The Hip Hop Archives to Present Hip-Hop Lessons on the Game of Business With Ben Horowitz at Harvard University
Many know Ben Horowitz as the co-founder of venture capital firm, Andreessen Horowitz, one of the leading sponsors for 2012 NewMe Accelerator. But Horowitz is also making a name for himself in the world of hip-hop and entrepreneurship. He uses hip-hop lyrics to explain business matters creating a new language for techies in Silicon Valley [...]
Read MoreHow Technology Can Help Get Justice for Trayvon Martin
By now, you’ve probably heard the heartbreaking story of Trayvon Martin. On February 26, 17 year-old Trayvon was walking to his father’s house from a convenience storewhen he was gunned down by an alleged member of the neighborhood watch in the gated community where his father lived. The shooter, George Zimmerman, claimed Trayvon looked “suspicious,” and “like he [...]
Read MoreSpotify Launches Def Jam App Along With Other Record Labels
Spotify expanded its app section today by adding 12 new applications from record labels including Def Jam. The app allows users to browse a consolidated library of hip-hop, rap, R&B, and pop from Def Jam artists like Kanye West, Rihanna, Young Jeezy and more. The Def Jam Spotify app has numerous playlist users can subscribe [...]
Read MorePresident Obama Gets More Online Visitors Than GOP Candidates Combined
President Obama’s online efforts during his 2008 bid for the White House revolutionized digital campaigns — and if Nielsen’s latest numbers are any indication, his team is working hard for a repeat in 2012. According to a recent Nielsen analysis, President Obama’s campaign pulled in more unique voting-age visitors than the four remaining Republican candidates’ sites combined throughout [...]
Read MorePandorgs Giving Christians A Way to Attend Church Online
Since the introduction of social network sites, like MySpace, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, have attracted millions of users, many of whom have integrated these sites into their daily practices. Now there is a site that allows you to connect with your church friends, called Pandorgs. There are numerous social networks with various technological affordability, supporting a [...]
Read MoreSocial Advertising Will Be Critical To 2012 Campaigns [infographic]
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In 2012, social is king. This is no surprise to anyone who has walked around for the past 3 years with their eyes open, but the stakes are being raised as we speak for social media advertising as the 2012 election process has wound up and the general election looks to be all but upon [...]
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