Tag Archives: Technology

With 140 characters or less, social media regulars receive the latest deets on everything from the advertures of their favorite celebs to up-to-the minute info on their close friends’ whereabouts to a blow-by-blow account of the Arab Spring. But Twitter is more than a news feed, it's also a professional tool, and following people who interest and inspire you can enhance your college experience. Instead of only following your celeb obsessions or BFFs, try useful college resources, prominent organizations and established leaders. To help you get started for back to school season, BE On Campus correspondent Damaris Skelton highlights 9 Twitter accounts that will help keep college students in the know. Let us know your favorite Twitter account (on or off this list) below!

‘Like’ It or Not, Study Shows College Applicants’ Social Presence Affects Acceptance

Kaplan Test Prep confirms admissions officers are making decisions based on online presence

A recent study released by Kaplan Test Prep reveals that many times what an admissions…

By Janel Martinez

Posted: October 10, 2012 Tags:
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Tech Whiz Jeff Belizaire Redefines Urban Culture Through Marketing

Working with brands such as Coca-Cola and heavy hitters like Swizz Beatz, the entrepreneur is the brains behind well-known marketing campaigns

Young entrepreneur Jeff Belizaire has been a key behind-the-scenes player in spearheading the marketing strategies…

By Danielle Hester

Posted: October 9, 2012 Tags:
In the tech industry, less than 1% of founders who have received venture capital funds are African American. Black women compose only a fraction of that 1%. But, you would never guess that walking into Ogilvy & Mather World headquarters in New York City for day one of the FOCUS100 Symposium and Pitch Bootcamp. The one thing many of these women had in common was the passion and drive to create their own dream, and become employers in today’s high-growth innovation economy. Founded by Kathryn Finney, the FOCUS 100 symposium was designed to not only connect black female thought leaders and tech innovators, but arm them with the skills needed to make an impression on the mostly white, male-dominated world of tech startups. Here’s a glimpse at what transpired: --Marcia Wade Talbert

#FOCUS100: Black Women’s Tech Conference Becomes Trending Topic

Highlights from the FOCUS100 Pitch Bootcamp

Founded by Kathryn Finney, the FOCUS 100 symposium was designed to not only connect black…

By Marcia Wade Talbert

Posted: October 9, 2012 Tags: , , ,
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Will Technology Run Greeting Card Makers Out of Business? No, Says Etiquette Expert

Over the past decade, the number of greeting cards sold in the U.S. decreased by a billion annually

Over the past decade, the number of greeting cards sold in the U.S. decreased by…

By Janel Martinez

Posted: October 8, 2012 Tags:
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7 Ways to Maximize Your Conference Experience with Social Media

How to use social media at conferences

Before you attend your next conference, here are seven tips to maximize your conference experience…

By Hajj Flemings

Posted: October 5, 2012 Tags:
Logitech's TV Cam HD retails for $200 (Image: Logitech)

Review Roundup: Two Clever Videoconferencing Solutions from Logitech

Take a look at how these high-quality videoconferencing devices compare

Two new Logitech webcams, the $200 TV Cam HD and the $250 BCC950 Conference Cam,…

By Robert S. Anthony

Posted: October 5, 2012 Tags: ,
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Presidential Debate Generates a Record 10.3 Million Tweets

Last night’s debate was the most-tweeted event in U.S. political history

The presidential debate amassed a record 10.3 million tweets over the course of the 90-minute…

By BlackEnterprise.com

Posted: October 4, 2012 Tags:
In a world where connections and deals can be made over email and social media platforms, it’s always nice to get that real-time interaction. Real time, as in face-to-face time (not to be confused with Apple’s Facetime option) of course. Well, newbie-to-seasoned bloggers and social media enthusiasts come in droves to Blogalicious where they can get just that. From September 28-30, the 4th annual conference was held in Las Vegas, Nevada at the Red Rock Resort & Spa. Staying true to our editorial mission to showcase entrepreneurs and technology experts of color, BlackEnterprise.com compiled a photo gallery highlighting tech enthusiasts and innovators who attended Blogalicious Weekend 2012.—Janel Martinez and Marcia Wade Talbert

Blogalicious Attendees Talk Takeaways and Tools to Stay Productive On the Go

Here's a photo gallery highlighting the attendees of Blogalicious Weekend 2012

Staying true to our editorial mission to showcase entrepreneurs and technology experts of color, BlackEnterprise.com…

By Janel Martinez

Posted: October 3, 2012 Tags:
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Tracee Ellis Ross Gives Peek Into Her Fab Life With New Website

The "Girlfriends" star launches Traceeellisross.com

Tracee Ellis Ross is giving fans an even closer look into her life with the…

By Janel Martinez

Posted: October 2, 2012 Tags:
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Motorola Droid Razr M Provides the Best of Both Worlds

Google and Motorola's first collaborative phone is a sign of big things to come

The Motorola Droid Razr M provides a powerful performance, beautiful display and long battery life.…

By K. T. Bradford

Posted: October 2, 2012 Tags:
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