IAC’s RushmoreDrive.com: Is it Over?
by Markus Robinson
The 38% of you who voted that Rushmore Drive would be the first to enter the deadpool may have hit the nail on the head. It seems as if Rushmore Drive, the search engine for the black community, may shut down as early as Friday of this week. Sources close to RushmoreDrive tell us [...]
Read MoreUpdate: Johnny Taylor Resigns as CEO of RushmoreDrive
by Markus Robinson
Johnny Taylor CEO of Rushmore Drive has abruptly announced his resignation effective immediately as CEO of Rushmore Drive. Taylor’s resignation comes off the heels of a sales negotiation with an undisclosed company to buy Rushmore Drive, which was later rejected by IAC executives. In a letter forwarded to Black Web 2.0 Taylor states:
As you [...]
IAC’s Cutting Emerging Businesses is Rushmore Drive at Risk?
by Markus Robinson
IAC, parent company of the “black search engine” RushmoreDrive, may be looking to shed some of its emerging business. According to this year’s 3 quarter earnings call, CEO Barry Diller reported that, “No businesses in the emerging sectors are carrying any big investments. It is an area we not going to emphasize in the future: [...]
Read MorePics from RushmoreDrive Launch Event
by Angela
Markus gave you updated blog posts yesterday, today here is a recap of sorts in pics:
RushmoreDrive Launch Event – NY
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Rushmore Drive Launches
by Markus Robinson
IAC’s Black Web Enterprises finally unveiled their online initiative targeting black people this evening with its launch of Rushmore Drive. The launch party, held in the magnificent IAC building, was a gather of the who’s who of African-American internet and media spaces.
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