Kathryn Finney Named Editor-at-Large of BlogHer.com
BlogHer Inc., the media network and publisher for women announced its new editor-at-large for BlogHer.com to be Kathryn Finney. Finney’s new role will contribute to the growth of BlogHer’s style, fashion and beauty presence in response to community and client demand. In addition, Finney will work with BlogHer to advance the businesses of bloggers in [...]
Read MoreThe Root Promotes Lauren Williams to Deputy Editor
The Root said goodbye to its Managing Editor, Joel Dreyfuss in Nov. 2011. Sheryl Huggins Salomon then immediately took his place leaving the position for Deputy Editor unfilled. Today The Root announced they have promoted former Associate Editor, Lauren Williams to the position. Lauren has been Associate Editor of The Root since the Fall of [...]
Read MoreLoop21.com Rolls Out Fresh New Logo and Design
One of the prominent media voices for African-Americans, Loop21.com have redesigned their site for a fresh new look and also new logo. Some of the new features the site now offers are the Social Loop, Loop21.com’s way to integrate social media with their site. It allows readers to connect to Facebook and share interesting things [...]
Read MoreTime Inc. to Launch Tablet Apps for All 21 of Its Magazines
Time Inc. is stepping into the world of tablets full throttle, announcing they plan to bring all 21 of its magazines to not just the iPad, but to all leading tablet platforms by the end of 2011. Essence Magazine is one of the 21 magazines included as they 100 percent owned by Time Inc. Sports [...]
Read MoreIs the Digital Divide Still Talking About Access or Digital Literacy?
The term “digital divide” began surrounding the issue of access to technology resources. The digital divide was considered to be the gap between the people who had access to the internet and the people who didn’t. Through past studies, it was deemed that African Americans were the group who didn’t. Today, that definition seems contradictory [...]
Read MoreApple Launches iCloud Beta
Apple has launched the beta for the company’s new media streaming and cloud-based services that everyone keeps talking about, iCloud. iCloud is available to all users with an Apple ID and features web-based version of Mail, Contacts, Calendar, Find my IPhone and iWork. They are accessible if you visit iCloud.com while using iOS 5 (available to Apple [...]
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