Target Market News compares the March '08 and March '07 ad revenues for the leading black magazines and shows The Source on the comeback trail up 87.8%, XXL up 35.8% and Vibe up 19% on much higher revenues than XXL or The Source. Via Hashim Warren. … [Read more...]
The Source: Independent Hip-Hop Network, Slowly Emerging Web Strategy
December 13, 2007 By
I'm not sure when this announcement at The Source was first made but I was checking out the Zinio digital version from October and saw this news: Attention!!Independent Labels and Artists The Source Magazine...will now dedicate an additional 20 pages of each issue to independent music and … [Read more...]
The Source Files for Bankruptcy
May 1, 2007 By
Yesterday the Associated Press reported that The Source has filed for bankruptcy: Source Magazine LLC and affiliate Source Entertainment Inc. have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after dishonest business practices by former management caused the hip-hop media outlet's advertisers to flee, according … [Read more...]
Kim Osorio Beats Dave Mays & Benzino In Court
October 24, 2006 By
I haven't been closely following the gender discrimination lawsuit brought by Kim Osorio against The Source, Dave Mays and Benzino, but justice was served last night to the tune of $15.5 million. It should go without saying that the verdict will be appealed. Jose Martinez gathers some … [Read more...]
The Industry Cosign’s Big CED Joins TheSource.com
October 1, 2006 By
BIG CED of The Industry Cosign announced in an email that he is joining TheSource.com as the website's "Online Coordinator". However, he assures his readers that The Industry Cosign will not only continue but that he's working on growing that as well. Best of luck at the new Source! … [Read more...]
