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A Closer Look at Trayvon Martin’s Social Media Footprint
The high school junior’s death sparked Twitter hashtags, Facebook statuses and YouTube tributes
Everyone from celebrities to everyday people began leveraging the power of social media to discuss…
By Hajj Flemings
Jeremy Lin Decoded: Cashing in on Overnight Success
A look at the unlikely NBA star's bankability and the impact of his brand
Overnight the New York Knicks guard became a national sensation as the first Asian-American NBA…
By Adena Andrews
Decoding Dwight Howard’s Impact On Orlando’s Economy
What will happen if Superman abandons his metropolis?
With NBA All-Star Weekend happening in Orlando all eyes are on Dwight Howard who requested…
By Adena Andrews
Will Marriage Help or Hurt LeBron James’ Brand?
Weighing the pros and cons of marriage and a prenup on a the NBA star's tainted brand
In the wake of LeBron James’ engagement, experts chime in on the impact on his…
By Adena Andrews
David Banner’s New Year’s Resolutions for the Black Community in 2012
The outspoken entertainer offers up three key lessons for Black America in the New Year
Heading into 2012 outspoken rapper David Banner offers up three lessons and goals for the…
By David Banner
UBR Spotlight: Search Is On For America’s Best Small Businesses
Bonus content on the entrepreneurs and strategies featured on The Urban Business Roundtable
This week on The Urban Business Roundtable, UBR Contributor Bryant Monteilh sits down with Harvey…
By Alfred Edmond, Jr.
Steve Stoute Explains the ‘Tanning of America’
The advertising guru shares strategies from his new book and how brands can tap into the youth market
Former music executive turned advertising/marketing expert Steve Stoute explains why corporate America needs to tap…
By Tomika Anderson
In the News: LeBron Restores Boys & Girls Club; US Interest Rates Lowered and More
Headlines around the web
See what’s going on in the world with today’s compilation of news around the web
By Janel Martinez
Jalen Rose: A Ring Doesn’t Make a Champion
ESPN analyst discusses LeBron James’s playoff run and today’s athlete’s obsession with championships over the game
Former NBA player and ESPN analyst Jalen Rose chimes in on the debate over LeBron…
By Andreas Hale
10 Athletes Who Successfully Rebounded From Controversy
As Super Bowl champ Plaxico Burress begins his road to redemption, here are a few notable figures that have already resurrected their brands
Convicted NFL wide receiver and Super Bowl champion Plaxico Burress is on the road to…
