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Facebook IPO: Shares Start at $42

The social network’s monetary value jumped from $38 per share to $42 on Friday

Facebook shares started trading at $42.05 per share on Friday around 11:30am EST on the…

By BlackEnterprise.com

Posted: May 18, 2012 Tags: Facebook, initial public offering, IPO, NASDAQ, Social media

Marcus Samuelsson Spreads Food Politics Through Digital Platforms

You’ve seen the chef/philanthropist on the Web and shows like "Top Chef Masters," catch him at the 2012 Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Conference + Expo

Marcus Samuelsson’s social media footprint is sizzling—his verified Twitter account boasts over 51,000 followers; Facebook…

By Janel Martinez

Posted: May 10, 2012 Tags: 2012 Entrepreneurs Conference, Facebook, Ginny’s Supper Club, Marcus Samuelsson, Red Rooster, Sonia Alleyne, TEDxHarlem, Twitter, YouTube

Boxing champ Floyd "Money" Mayweather Jr., center, poses with pop singer Justin Bieber and Cuban boxer Yuriyorkis Gamboa (Image: File)

Money, Power and Technology: How Floyd Mayweather Became a Social Media Heavyweight

The famed boxer has spread his brand beyond the boxing ring, amassing an online following that rivals tech heavyweights and influencers

With accounts on various social media platforms, Floyd “Money” Mayweather Jr. has spread his brand…

By Hajj Flemings

Posted: May 8, 2012 Tags: boxing, Evander Holyfield, Facebook, Floyd Mayweather, Frank Bruno, Hajj Flemings, Instagram, Justin Bieber, Klout, Muhammad Ali, Social media, Twitter, YouTube

Charles Barkley From the onset of his career Barkley was surrounded by greatness. Drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in 1984, he joined a team that includes legends Julius Erving, Moses Malone and Maurice Cheeks. Holding his own, Sir Charles averaged 14 points and 8.6 rebounds per game during his rookie season. A year later, he was the team’s leading rebounder and second scorer before eventually becoming the Sixers’ franchise player until he was traded in 1992 to the Phoenix Suns, where he continued to dominate as a rebounder and team leader. By time he retired in 2000, Barkley became the fourth player in NBA history to achieve 20,000 points, 10,000 rebounds and 4,000 assists. However, the Dream Team gold medalist was never able to win a title to compliment his accolades.

NBA Decoded: Does Social Media Make Athletes Worse Role Models?

Was Charles Barkley right? How social media has made today's athletes flaws as a role model more apparent

When Charles Barkley proclaimed that he wasn’t a role model he had no idea that…

By BlackEnterprise.com

Posted: May 7, 2012 Tags: Alec Banks, Charles Barkley, Facebook, Hypebeast, Larry Johnson, NBA, NFL, Nike, Osama bin Laden, professional athlete, Rashard Mendenhall, role model, Social media, Todd Haley, Twitter

"Awkward Black Girl" creator Issa Rae was all smiles during her BlackEnterprise.com interview (Image: Brain Food Film)

‘Awkward Black Girl’ Creator Issa Rae on Shorty Award Win and Online Racism

The producer, director, writer and star of “The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl” addresses the digital hate

“Awkward Black Girl” creator Issa Rae spoke to BlackEnterprise.com about her Shorty Award win, the…

By Janel Martinez

Posted: May 4, 2012 Tags: Facebook, Issa Rae, online racism, Shorty Award, Social media, The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl, Twitter

Since its 2008 launch, Klout has been praised as a helpful tool for social influence, and criticized on score inconsistencies all in the same breath. Technology blogger Diego Basch summed it up best: “It’s simply a game that measures how good you are at it. Your Klout score measures how good you are at getting a high Klout score.”

While Klout maintains that their "True Reach" metric is a work in progress, it’s hard not to view the number as the end-all, be-all of one’s digital influence. It matters so much so that companies are using the scoring system to decide whether or not they’ll employ an individual. Sam Fiorella’s job interview was cut short when he admitted to not knowing about Klout. After the dismissal, Fiorella spent the next six months working to boost his Klout score, ultimately reaching 72. With interactive influence determining whether or not you’ll land your next job (or VIP status at an upcoming event), here are 5 tips to boosting your Klout score in 5 days.--Terrena Carriman

Clout vs. Klout: Why the Latter Doesn’t Measure True Influence

While some employers will check a prospective employee’s digital influence, it should not blow one’s chances of getting a job

BlackEnterprise.com columnist Hajj Flemings examines whether or not a job applicant’s Klout score outweighs his/her…

By Hajj Flemings

Posted: May 2, 2012 Tags: Bill Gates, Facebook, FICO score, FourSquare, Google Plus, Klout, LinkedIn, Social media, Twitter, YouTube

Facebook Allows Users to Disclose Organ Donor Status

On average, 18 people each day die waiting for an organ transplant. Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg is trying to combat the discouraging figure with his latest feature

In an exclusive interview with ABC’s “Good Morning America,” Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Chief…

By Janel Martinez

Posted: May 1, 2012 Tags: ABC, Facebook, Facebook Timeline, Good Morning America, Mark Zuckerberg, Sheryl Sandberg, Steve Jobs

THE PRESENT IS ALL THAT MATTERS

Your Klout score is based on a rolling 90-day window. However, the most recent activity has more bearing on scoring than old activity. So, no matter how low your score is, what you do over the next week is all that matters in getting a higher score. Short-term lapses in social media presence also tend to have less of an effect, but beware of month-long drops. Your score will gradually decrease.

Tip: Keep in mind that the higher your Klout score, the more difficult it becomes to increase your score exponentially. Don’t get discouraged if you don’t blow past 80 in the next week, just keep working at it.

How to Increase Your Klout Score in 5 Days

With interactive influence determining whether or not you’ll land your next job (or VIP status…

By Terrena Carriman

Posted: April 26, 2012 Tags: branding, Diego Basch, Facebook, influencer, Klout, Social influence, Technology

Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter announced Monday the Nets will be called the Brooklyn Nets (Image: File)

Jay-Z Launches New Facebook Game, Empire

The innovative entrepreneur delivers a new way to enjoy everyone's favorite social network

Hip-hop mogul/entrepreneur Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter unveils Empire, a new Facebook game where users get to…

By Anslem Samuel

Posted: April 25, 2012 Tags: 40/40 Club, Empire, Facebook, Jay Z, Marcy Housing Projects, New Jersey Nets, Roc-A-Fella, rocawear, Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter, Shawn Carter

5 Cool (Recent) Branding Moves By President Barack Obama

A look at the Commander-in-Chief's moments of swag

Here’s a snapshot into recent appearances that give the Commander-in-Chief the cool factor.

By Janell Hazelwood

Posted: April 25, 2012 Tags: Barack Obama, branding, cool factor, Democratic Party, digital media, Facebook, Google, Google Plus, Jimmy Fallon, Michelle Obama, political campaign, Politics, president barack obama, President Obama, reelection, Social media, Technology, White House

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