Black Web Media

NewME Accelerator

angela — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 01:03:07 +0000

The first accelerator for African-American led start-ups launched in 2011 with 13 start-ups in Silicon Valley. To lower the barrier to entry for minorities NewME housed a handful of visiting start-ups (8) in addition to local Founders included in the program. The program began on June 16th and concluded with a Demo Day at Kapor Capital on August 4th. The official last day of the program was August 18th, 2011. NewME’s first cycle included:

8 in-house visiting minority founded start-ups (5 selected + 3 community voted),
4 local minority founded start-ups,
Private weekly dinners with industry elite (Facebook, Twitter, Zynga, Foursquare, and others),
Mentorship from Internet elite (Path, Google, Zynga, and others),
Co-working environment for start-ups,
Concluded w/ Demo Day.

2012 NewME Accelerator cycles are TBD. You can learn more about the NewME Accelerator at www.NewMEAccelerator.com

NewME Conference

angela — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 01:02:16 +0000

NewME started in 2010 with a conference in Washington DC that gathered some of the brightest minority led start-ups, seasoned business leaders, venture capital stakeholders and key government officials from the SBA, FCC, and NTIA (DOC). Our goals were to:

Foster ideas and best practices to provide minority entrepreneurs with opportunities and platforms to freely explore, create, and innovate in ways that will spur new growth and participation in the free market;
Formulate an action plan to increase the number of successful minority new media ventures; and
Develop a policy framework for advancing and stimulating the growth and sustainability of minority new media start-ups.
Bring a confluence of individuals together to move the Internet economy in a more diverse and inclusive direction.

We learn so much from the day and a half conference! By bringing together these individuals we were able to hear from entrepreneurs, the venture capital community, and government to try create real solutions. The NewME Accelerator is a product of that gathering.

Engaging Audiences Beyond the Click

angela — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 23:37:13 +0000

Black Web Media’s has had many successes in it’s young life however what makes us most proud is to help advertisers find an untapped market. Our influential, tech savvy readers not only love our content they love the advertisers who partner with Black Web Media. Whether it is a giveaway or a longer, more integrated campaign; our readers engaged and interact with campaigns in an above average way. We don’t rely on solely the click, we know that it is important to show exactly how engaged our audience is… and the numbers don’t lie. Take a look at some of our case studies from past campaigns:

Social Gaming 101, Heatwave Interactive
Entrepreneur Success Guide, Microsoft
HP Mini 210 Contest Giveaway, Hewlett Packard

If you’re interested in advertising on one of Black Web Media’s properties, email us at advertising@blackwebmedia.net.

NPR: Black Techies Find Niche Online

angela — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 16:20:03 +0000

In the online marketplace of information, there are some deep holes. Angela Benton is working to help fill one void with Black Web 2.0, a website designed for African-Americans engaged in technology and new media work.

Benton, the founder and CEO of BlackWebMedia, launched the site in 2007. The magazine Fast Company included her on its list as one of the most influential women in technology for 2010. She is also one of this year’s recipients of the National Urban League’s Woman of Power award.

Read more and Listen on NPR, Black Techies Find Niche Online | August 1, 2010

Angela Benton Inducted into Minority Media & Telcom Council Hall of Fame

angela — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:26:52 +0000

Black Web Media Founder/CEO Angela Benton will be inducted into the Minority Media & Telecom Council (MMTC) Hall of Fame, in recognition to her contributions to diversity and inclusion in media.

Benton will receive her award this week at MMTC’s 8th Annual Access to Capital and Telecommunications Policy Conference and 13th Annual Hall of Fame Awards.

Appearence: CNN “Is Foursquare the Next Twitter?”

angela — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 16:32:15 +0000

Sherri L. Smith on CNN’s American Morning, Is Foursquare the Next Twitter? | April 5, 2010

Angela Benton named one of Fast Company’s Most Influential Women in Technology

angela — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 15:49:19 +0000

“When you look at African American media, it’s totally saturated with celebrity content,” says Angela Benton, founder of BlackWebMedia. Benton is doing her part to change that with her focus on the technology and new media. Since 2007, she has built up a portfolio of sites, including the flagship Black Web 2.0 blog, the Young Black Professional Guide, the career-based Vocay, and the new politics site Politic365….

FastCompany.com: Black Web’s Next Up

angela — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 15:42:23 +0000

When I first saw BlackWeb2.0 over two years ago I liked it and dropped its founder Angela Benton (pictured) a note. I’ve kept an eye on BlackWeb2.0 ever since.

To say that the past decade has been tumultuous for Black media is an understatement. As far as I can see that tumult will continiue. We’ve seen sites we like such as Global Grind evolve, sites we’ve trusted like SOHH and All Hip Hop hold steady in turbulent times, and some we love like Vibe stumble and fall as we hold out hope for resurrection. Big sites like Interactive One are growing organically and through aquisition, but even they had to sacrifice GIANT magazine. And on the horizon are new sites like the still-in-Beta Creative Control TV that will show us some sides of the culture we haven’t seen in a while. But there’s still no leader.

I read BlackWeb2.0 as an early indicator of what to expect and what might work. Looking for that next leader. I want to use this space to talk to smart people who are building what’s next….

Ebony Magazine: Power 150

angela — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:56:20 +0000

Angela Benton was included in Ebony Magazine’s 2010 Power 150 list, a list that comprises the most influential African-Americans in American. She appeared in the category of technology along side David Drummond (Google) and Ray Ramsey (OneEconomy).

Black Web 2.0

angela — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 21:27:55 +0000

Established in August 2007 Black Web 2.0 is the premier destination for African-American’s in Technology and New Media. It is Black Web Media’s first and flagship property. It covers culturally relevant Technology industry news; mainstream Technology industry news; and African-American Technology & New Media Executives, Entrepreneurs, and Influencers. The site also analyzes emerging web trends and how they apply to web properties that target African-Americans or African-American culture.

Mission: Black Web 2.0’s mission is to bring to the forefront the wealth of exceptional innovation, talent, and ambition of Blacks in the technology and new media industries in an opinionated and authentic voice.

Here is a little more about the people who work very hard to make Black Web 2.0 a success:

Angela Conyers-Benton
Founder/Publisher

Markus Robinson
General Manager

Sherri Smith
Editor

Rahsheen Porter
Contributing Writer

Wayne Sutton
Guest Contributor

Navarrow Wright
Guest Contributor

Latoicha Givens, Esq.
Legal Columnist

In addition to the contributors who work hard on a daily basis to provide you with informative information, our Advisory Board also plays a key role in our growth and development.

Black Web 2.0′s Audience

51% Male
36% are between the ages of 18-34
37% are between the ages of 35-49
61% have a 4 year college degree or greater
48% are self employed
69% make between $60,000 and $150,000 annually
58% are on the Internet more than 36 hours per week