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Urban Media Mix: 7.22.09

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 [...]

Urban Media Report: 7.14.09

With Maggie Rodriguez, ‘Early’ Begins to Rise But the “Early Show” has enjoyed an uptick in the ratings, lifting spirits at the broadcast. Rodriguez, who co-hosts with Harry Smith and Julie Chen, has grabbed some attention for landing exclusive interviews with such figures as Levi Johnston, Bristol Palin’s ex-boyfriend. (WaPo)
Minority Broadcasters Lobby Geithner for Aid [...]

Worth Watching: Two Very Different Takes on Michael Jackson

Paris Jackson Cries at Michael Jackson Memorial

O’Reilly Trashes Jackson, Media

Urban Media News Report: 7.8.09

Michael Jackson Funeral Mostly Commercial Free on TV Viewers who flocked to coverage of Michael Jackson’s memorial service today saw many wondrous sights, ranging from the entertainer’s daughter speaking in public to a re-creation of his famous composition “We Are The World.” What they didn’t see, at least on most TV networks, were commercials. (AdAge)
Boston [...]

Urban Media News Report: 7.1.09

Vibe Magazine Folds Vibe magazine, the urban glossy founded in 1992 by legendary producer Quincy Jones, announced on Tuesday (June 30) that the publication is folding and will no longer produce print issues or publish its Web site, Vibe.com.  (MTV)
Vibe Closes Down, Quincy Jones Wants It Back Vibe magazine founder Quincy Jones is distraught over [...]