The Source's Ray Benzino is resigning and also states that he will sell his stock in the company. If the scenario unfolds as stated, that's a big separation for Benzino that comes at a good time for The Source as it faces multiple challenges and attempts major change. Although not all problems at … [Read more...]
Ads: Hip-Hop Boogie?, Rbk, Coke, Dying Kids, Fur
April 8, 2005 By
The Checkers/Rally's You Gotta Eat campaign is in its 5th year and this year's theme is "Go", sorry, that's "Go!". The "premiere spot": "opens with alarm clocks going off, and then quickly cuts to visuals of people of all walks of life who are on the go and enjoying it. The campaign features people … [Read more...]
Russell Simmons Prefers Secret Product Placements
April 8, 2005 By
The announcement* that McDonald's is seeking paid product placements for the Big Mac in rappers' lyrics has generally met with disapproval. Now BusinessWeek blogger David Kiley has revealed that Russell Simmons prefers such deals be kept secret: "We talked about the McDonald's offer to hip-hop … [Read more...]
Events: Billboard Conference, HSAN Money Summit, Power Music Summit, Feminism and Hip-Hop, Pan-African Film
April 8, 2005 By
If you've ever been to the Billboard/AURN R&B Hip Hop Conference, please let me know. It's happening in Atlanta in August and I'm thinking about attending. The Hip Hop Summit Action Network is kicking off a series of gatherings on the theme of "Get Your Money Right" with the New Orleans Hip-Hop … [Read more...]
