A national travel survey reveals that Jackson State University (JSU) is the most “Instagrammed” location in Mississippi, topping other universities and entities in the Magnolia state. Comparatively, the Grand Canyon rakes in the highest numbers for Arizona; Disneyland for California; South Beach for Florida; Wrigley Field for Illinois; Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indiana; the Vegas […]
Entrepreneurship, Social Media and the HBCU Network
Hash tags, tweets, sharing posts and blogging promote products and services instantaneously. Historically Black College and University graduates continue to use their collegiate experience, network and social media—while building net worth. They have extended their marketing beyond print media by using platforms such as Instagram, Facebook and Linked In. “The HBCU love is real on […]
Jackson State’s Version of ‘Uptown Funk’ Video Goes Viral
After Pharrell’s sensational “Happy” song spawned a viral video last year by Jackson State University and enchanted tens of thousands of people throughout the globe, the social media team at JSU is raising the tempo with another commercial success – “Uptown Funk.” With more than 65,000 views in just a single day, “Uptown Funk,” which […]
Top 5 Social Shares: Black College Articles from Q1 2015
We recently looked at the most shared black college articles in the United States over the 1st quarter 2015. These articles are ranked in the total number of social media shares. The stories range from facing racism to entertaining dance lines and represent the type of content people have been sharing and discovering with friends […]
Apply for the 2015 Fashion Social Media Internship at HFR
If you are a student looking for social media internship, you are on the right page. Harlem’s Fashion Row (HFR), New York is seeking an enthusiastic and proactive intern for fall 2014 and spring 2015. Founded in 2007, HFR is an Influential Arts and Entertainment organization that engages audiences and aligns brand partners with emerging […]
How to Use LinkedIn’s Skills Category to Show Off Your Talents
Even if you are a college student, you can use LinkedIn to tell future employers about yourself. Your LinkedIn profile should be focused on the job, industry or business you are interested in and would like to highlight during this time in your life. Complete your profile on LinkedIn and be sure to include as […]
Students: Be Careful What You Say On Social Media
What does your facebook or twitter page say about you? Your online reputation matters when you’re applying for colleges and internship programs. If your page does not reflect anything good about your personality, it’s time to clean it up. Even if your social media connections are strictly limited to your family and friends, there is […]
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