TheLoop21.com Names Nsenga K. Burton Managing Editor

TheLoop21.com, an African American digital news source, has named Nsenga K. Burton, Ph.D., Managing Editor on the heels of their Fall re-launch. Dr. Burton, with ten years of journalism and new media experience, will be leaving her position as Editorial Director at RushmoreDrive.com to join The Loop 21. Excited about the position Burton said, “I am looking forward to building on the success of TheLoop21.com and contributing to the creation a unique media space where users can get fact-based opinion that adds value to the quality of their everyday lives.”

Good Time To Start Your Own Internet Company? Maybe

Advertising Capital Startups

You have been laid off from your job. You have had it with corporate America. Now is the perfect time to start your own Internet company, right?

The answer is yes.

And no.

Slumping Auto Sales Could Mean Less Ad Revenue For Black Sites

Could the near collapse of the U.S. automotive industry have a devastating impact on popular black Internet sites such as blackvoices.com or BET.com? Absolutely, says, Roosevelt Gist, owner of autonetwork.com. Gist, one of the country’s leading African-American automotive journalists, says GM, Chrysler and other car manufacturers are drastically cutting back on the number of ads [...]

VIBE Expands Online Offerings

Content Diversity

VIBE Media Group is enhancing its online offerings with the launch of two new digital services, Vibe Video and Vibe Mobile as well as a new search syndication partnership between Vibe.com and Rushmore Drive. VIBE has teamed up with some of the top music video providers including Universal, Sony/BMG, and Warner Music to provide more [...]