Tag Archives: Michael Jordan
Penny Hardaway Scores Big with Booming Business Portfolio
The NBA great skyrockets from basketball superstar to flourishing entrepreneur and philanthropist
NBA great Penny Hardaway gets his second wind as a businessman with an impressive portfolio…
By Mia N. Hall
Will Tweet for Sneaks? Nike Launches Twitter RSVP System
The sportswear juggernaut launches Twitter-based reservation system
Nike’s newly-created reservation system invites sneaker enthusiasts to one of 12 participating Nike retail locations…
By Janel Martinez
ESPN Sports Business Editor Analyzes Impact of Magic Johnson’s Dodgers Deal
ESPN's Keith Reed shares his perspective on Magic Johnson's historic purchase of the LA Dodgers and what it means for the sport
ESPN’s Senior Sports Business Editor Keith Reed shares his perspective on Magic Johnson’s historic purchase…
By Adena Andrews
Chinese Company Infringes On Michael Jordan’s Brand
The NBA legend and entrepreneur looks to protect his name by any means necessary—internationally
Michael Jordan responds to Chinese apparel company Qiodan Sports Company Limited infringing upon his brand…
By Mia N. Hall
7 Ways Small Businesses Can Protect Their Brand Internationally
Don't let someone undermine your hard work by infringing upon your brand
Following Michael Jordan’s brand infringement lawsuit against Qiodan, small business owners need to know how…
By Mia N. Hall
Michael Jordan Motorsports on the Track to Success
Jordan’s VP of Corporate Relations shares the team's winning strategy in business and on the track
Serving as the Vice President of Corporate Relations for Michael Jordan Motorsports, Kreig Robinson made…
By Amber McKynzie
5 Famous People You May Never See at Occupy Wall Street
See who made the list on BE Next
In wake of the recent induced dispersal of Occupy Wall Street protesters, Black Enterprise’s BE…
By BlackEnterprise.com
Jordan Brand: The Next Generation of Shoes & Stars
Michael Jordan's sneaker brand is as strong as ever thanks to his hand-picked all-star pitchmen
Jordan Brand continues to excel as an extension of Michael Jordan’s business thanks to new…
By Branden J. Peters
![ROBERT “BOB” JOHNSON Princeton University MA, Public/International Affairs Class of ’72 Johnson is the founder of Black Entertainment Television [BET], which launched in 1980. Starting as just a two-hour program, BET developed into a nationwide television channel, becoming the first African American owned company to be acknowledged by the New York Stock Exchange in 1991. After selling the all-Black television network to Viacom in 2001, Johnson became the first African American billionaire.](http://cdn-live2.blackenterprise.net/wp-content/blogs.dir/1/files/2011/08/Bob-Johnson-620x480-90x100.jpg "Bob-Johnson-620x480")
UBR Spotlight: Master Entrepreneur Robert L. Johnson
More on the entrepreneurs, business strategies and economic news on The Urban Business Roundtable
This week on The Urban Business Roundtable: master wealth builder Robert L. Johnson, chairman of…
By Alfred Edmond, Jr.
10 Most Expensive Divorces for Black Celebrities
A look at the most costly divorces of the rich and famous
Divorces and separations are all too common in Hollywood. Here’s a breakdown of some of…
