Tag Archives: Google

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Google Maps Shows Service Alerts to New York City Subway Riders

The popular mapping site will notify straphangers of where they can and can’t catch a train

Google announced on Tuesday it will be unveiling service alerts and scheduled maintenance notifications for…

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Harvard Study Connects Google Search Results to Racially Biased Voting in ’08

A doctorate candidate at the Ivy League university performed a study highlighting hidden racial attitudes among voters

A doctorate candidate at Harvard University performed a study highlighting hidden racial attitudes among voters.…

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5 Tech Moves to Watch This Week

With talks of Facebook setting up shop to create a smartphone and Google Glass resurfacing…

By Janel Martinez

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Entrepreneurs Conference: Google Offers Free Services To Grow Your Business Online

Valuable consulting workshops at the Deal Makers Expo will empower attendees with custom SEO strategies, online training and tools, and more.

Google will conduct valuable consulting workshops at the Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Conference Deal Makers Expo,…

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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.

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The Growth of Instagram: Your Picture Is Now Worth a Billion Dollars

The popular mobile application has experienced a surge in its user base

With Facebook’s Instagram acquisition still the topic of conversation in the tech space, here’s a…

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Overtime Overkill: Why It’s OK to Leave Work On Time

Successful executives find fulfillment by focusing on productivity, not hours

Overtime can sometimes be necessary, but it’s never good to overdo it. Here’s why it’s…

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BEST MUSIC SERVICE OR APP OF 2011: 

Spotify, which allows you to stream music over the Internet with its paid subscription model on any mobile device or on your desktop.

Spotify Launches Music Play Button for Websites

The European startup rolls out new embeddable button that can stream songs flawlessly on any webpage

Spotify is taking its offerings to the next level announcing Spotify Play on Wednesday. The…

By Janel Martinez

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Steve Stoute, founder and CEO of Translation

  

After conquering music, and now advertising, could the tech sector be next for Steve Stoute? As an admirer of Jobs (as mentioned in his book The Tanning of America) and a person who isn’t shy about entering new and emerging markets, the seasoned entrepreneur and executive would be a natural fit to fill Jobs’ shoes—or, better yet, a flashy pair of kicks.

The Next Steve Jobs: 10 Black Innovators to Watch

BlackEnterprise.com takes a look at 10 innovators that have what it takes to be the next Steve Jobs.

BlackEnterprise.com takes a look at 10 innovators that have what it takes to be the…

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Establish a Google Plus Account

The online world is buzzing with new social networks updating almost every day and new ones being created just as fast. With that said, every entrepreneur should seriously consider Google Plus. It’s not just a source to create another social network profile but a great tool to engage your end customers with business-ready tools like, Google Hangout and Google Circles, among other things. Also, brand your Google Plus account by securing a customized URL at gplus.to (i.e. gplus.to/hajjflemings is my handle.)  Note:  This is just a branding tool that you can use to communicate your Google Plus URL in a neat fashion. In the future Google will enable customized URLs for Google Plus accounts.

SXSW 2012: Is Google+ Right for Your Business?

As one of the latest platforms to hit the social media scene, Google+ has the potential to take brands to the next level, but brands much choose if it’s a right fit for them

But with so many options to engage customers and fans, the question remains, is Google+…

By Winston Ford

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