Tag Archives: Essence
Casting Director Tracy “Twinkie” Byrd on Sparkle, Jordin Sparks & Success
From music videos to major films, the New York casting director has always had an eye for future stars
Sparkle casting director Tracy “Twinkie” Byrd shares her techniques on grooming stars like Jordin Sparks,…
By Aliya Ewing
Women’s History Month: 7 Black Business Leaders Who Were Girl Scouts
These women pave the way for other young, black female leaders
From the boardroom to stage, these industry leaders have one thing in common: They all…
By Janell Hazelwood
Gains & Losses of 2010: The Good, the Bad, the Memorable
BlackEnterprise.com takes a look back at the moves that made us cheer, and some that made us cringe
2010 has been a year filled with ups, downs and what-the-hell-was-that moments that we’ll remember…
By Elayne Fluker
UBR Morning Post: Susan Taylor On The Business of Mentoring
Bonus content on the entrepreneurs and strategies featured on The Urban Business Roundtable
This week on The Urban Business Roundtable, contributor Renita Young speaks with magazine industry icon…
By Alfred Edmond, Jr.
No. 13: Ed Lewis/Clarence Smith/Susan Taylor, The Voice Of Black Women
Our countdown of the most impactful black business leaders of the past 40 years
In celebration of our 40th anniversary, Black Enterprise ranks the Titans: The 40 Most Powerful…
By Derek T. Dingle
Update: Ebony, Jet Orders Reorganization to Avoid Layoffs
Johnson Publishing Co. employees told to reapply for jobs
Even before the stock markets began to crash in September, revenue from advertising, circulation, and…
By Marcia Wade Talbert
Last Week in Brief — 1/4/2008
Key departures and financial woes rock institutions
Key departures and financial woes rock institutions
By Ann Brown
Essence of the Deal
What does time inc.'s takeover mean forthe popular black women's magazine?
For 35 years, Essence magazine has been a household name, projecting the image and voice…
By Derek T. Dingle
The Essence Of A Breakup
When Ed Lewis and Clarence Smith cut a deal with AOL Time Warner two years ago, they were offered the promise of fresh capital and new markets for the leading black women's magazine. Little did they know it would mean the split of a 32-year-old business partnership and a fight for the soul of an institution.
Scorched by the summer heat, hundreds of thousands of African Americans pour into New…
By Derek T. Dingle
Marathon Men
These CEOs have led their companies to perennial status on the B.E. 100s list. Here are their predictions for the next quarter century.
Many businesses have made the BE 100s over the 25-year history of the list. Several…
