Branding News at BusinessWeek Online

BusinessWeek Online looks at personal branding by independent consultants including Josh Taekman, who helped launch the marketing division of Bad Boy Records. BW also has a Special Report on Internet advertising that includes a relevant piece on the rising use of branding ads on the Internet. … [Read more...]

Jon B. Shares Personal Experiences in the Music Industry

EUR's Lee Bailey interviews R&B singer Jon B. who discusses, not just his new album, but his path through the difficulties of the music industry. … [Read more...]

Black Family Channel Premieres Include Hip Hop

With the upcoming launch of eight new series on the Black Family Channel, President and CEO of Productions Robert Townsend has included hip hop in the mix with the following new shows, and I quote: • “Barbershop Critics:” Up and coming comedians to deliver a humorous spin to what’s hot in … [Read more...]

Swagger and Thumbplay Partner for Jay-Z Tour

Recently launched Swagger Wireless partnered with newly launched content and services provider Thumbplay to produce the Holla at Ya Boyz campaign for the Jay-Z and Friends tour, formerly the R. Kelly/Jay-Z Best of Both Worlds tour. The unique campaign allows concert attendees to send wireless text … [Read more...]

Mobile Content Download Predictions

MocoNews.net highlights two research reports predicting the increasing importance of mobile content downloads to the mobile industry requiring further relationships with content providers. … [Read more...]