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NewsA milestone in Black press: the launch of Black Iowa News’ inaugural newspaper

Staff
June 22, 2023

Black Iowa News is reshaping the media landscape in Iowa with its inaugural newspaper. Uncover its mission to uplift Black voices, influence change, and celebrate the rich history of Juneteenth.

Minority-Owned Media and Diverse Audiences

Cannes Lions 2023Microsoft’s Cannes Lions Festival panel calls for more investment in minority-owned media – Cannes 2023

Staff
June 22, 2023

Microsoft, McDonald's, Direct Digital Holdings, Unilever and Group Black explore authentic media investment with minority-owned media.

Cannes Lions 2023Cannes 2023: Amazon and Keke Palmer to partner and create jobs for young creators

Kyle Rosenbaum
June 21, 2023

Actor and producer Keke Palmer joins Amazon in Cannes to discuss content creation, and industry diversity at the Cannes Lions session.

Cannes Lions 2023Cannes Lions 2023: Black creatives make waves on Juneteenth

Staff
June 19, 2023

The Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity 2023 celebrates diversity with Black leaders, creators and companies bringing meaningful change.

NewsUlta Beauty VP, Karla Davis, takes a career break: unpacking her extraordinary decision

Staff
June 12, 2023

Uncover the motivations behind Ulta Beauty VP Karla Davis' career break, her forward-thinking approach, and the compelling responses she's received from the industry.

Executive changes, Sharif Durhams, Allyson Wilson, Mo Gawdat

NewsAJC appoints new managing editor, Ex-Google Chief joins Steve Bartlett’s team and Rozalia Project welcomes new comms officer

Staff
June 5, 2023

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Rozalia Project, and Flight Story make significant new appointments, set to drive strategic changes.

NewsUrban Edge Network rebrands HBCU League Pass Plus to HBCU+

Kyle Rosenbaum
June 1, 2023

In a move that better encapsulates the range of its content, Urban Edge Network rebrands HBCU League Pass Plus to HBCU+. HBCU+ continues to spotlight historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) through a broader lens of student activities, athletic events, university news, and more.

NewsHayti, the Black-owned news app, becomes the largest source of Black podcasts

Staff
May 25, 2023

Hayti, the leading Black-owned news app, makes history as it emerges as the largest aggregator of Black-led podcasts. By hosting over 2,000 Black podcasters, it strengthens its role as a pivotal platform in the realm of Black media.

NewsHero Media appoints Lauren Maillian as president of digital innovation

Staff
May 22, 2023

Hero Media bolsters its executive leadership team by appointing former CEO of digitalundivided, Lauren Maillian, as the new President of Digital Innovation. Known for her entrepreneurial expertise and commitment to diversity in media, Maillian is set to drive growth and foster partnerships within Hero Media's business lines.

Disney enters groundbreaking strategic partnership

NewsDisney enters groundbreaking partnership with Group Black, COCINA, UnitedMasters

Staff
May 16, 2023

Group Black, COCINA headline a groundbreaking partnership with Disney and other diverse-owned media firms to create branded content series and campaigns centered on diversity and culture, announced at this year's TV Upfronts.

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NewsA milestone in Black press: the launch of Black Iowa News’ inaugural newspaper

Cannes Lions 2023Cannes 2023: Amazon and Keke Palmer to partner and create jobs for young creators

Cannes Lions 2023Cannes Lions 2023: Black creatives make waves on Juneteenth

NewsUlta Beauty VP, Karla Davis, takes a career break: unpacking her extraordinary decision

NewsAJC appoints new managing editor, Ex-Google Chief joins Steve Bartlett’s team and Rozalia Project welcomes new comms officer

NewsUrban Edge Network rebrands HBCU League Pass Plus to HBCU+

NewsHayti, the Black-owned news app, becomes the largest source of Black podcasts

NewsHero Media appoints Lauren Maillian as president of digital innovation

Major brands set to headline growing Marketing for the Culture Summit

New out-of-home campaign for National Mentoring Month brings together big partners

Black and Latino advertising leaders spearhead Blackweek Conference to revolutionize DEI and empower underrepresented communities

Choice Hotels, Keegan-Michael Key unveil “A Stay for Any You” campaign, in brand’s largest marketing push

DDB North America welcomes Micheline Grace Lewis as chief people officer to propel culture and inclusivity initiatives

Michael B. Jordan’s Obsidianworks teams up with Frito Lay to boost diverse creators