Kevin "KevRoss" Ross is a music and radio industry expert. He is a 20 -plus year entrepreneur with the leading most successful industry trade publication and site Radio Facts (www.blogwallet.com). He has also published various books, magazines, performed marketing and promotions for major corporations and recording artists and he is on the advisory board of several industry organizations. This year Ross introduced his non profit organization LOMARI (Leaders of the Music and Recording Industry) to help teach young minority students how to market and manage their music and products.
nThe amount of people currently changing jobs or entire careers is staggering. What can be an incredibly inspiring and exciting thought can also be downright terrifying. Sure, you have plenty of years of work experience under your belt, have developed your own personal work style and have built up a network of people you could reach out to if needed. All of these things can help in your reinvention, but the real problem is knowing where to start.nnnnnnnnOne entrepreneur did just that and loves sharing her secrets. [...]n
nPhenomenal 6-year-old Philanthropist, Social Entrepreneur, and Youth Influencer, Justyn Boumah is the youngest Award International Winning African American Author and CEO of the Traveling Toddler, and Founder of the 501c3 nonprofit organization, Heroes and Hearts, where he utilizes his talents and creativity to empower underserved communities. nnnnnnnnThe mission of the 501c3 is designed to educate, encourage, and empower marginalized communities globally through literacy, leadership, and legacy. [...]n
n"In the fourth and final year of our HBCU Impact Day Initiative, I am pleased, honored, and excited to report that we have doubled our giving, exceeding the $2 million mark, an historic moment for Alpha Kappa Alpha, our members, other donors, and the institutions that will benefit from these funds," says Dr. Glenda Glover, AKA international president and chief executive officer. "This means even more support for them – our HBCUs!"nnnnnnnn"We started this journey in 2018 with a goal of raising $1 million in one day. [...]n
nnnnnAudius Announces $5 Million Strategic Investment From Katy Perry, The Chainsmokers, Nas, Jason Derulo, Pusha T, Guy Oseary’s Sound Ventures, Electric Feel Ventures, Martin Bandier, And More In a move that leaves no question as to the blockchain winner in the music space, Audius, the blockchain-enabled music platform with more than 6 million monthly users, announced a new $5 million round of strategic funding today from several of the biggest names in the music industry. The capital injection partners Audius with some of the biggest names in music on and off stage. [...]n
nALT Finance Corporation ("AltFinance") is pleased to announce the appointment of Marcus Shaw as its Chief Executive Officer. Shaw is a visionary leader with extensive experience in the technology, investment, and non-profit sectors. In his new role, he will guide AltFinance in its mission to increase diverse representation across the alternative investment industry.Marcus ShawnnnnMarcus ShawnnnnToday, Shaw will launch the application for the AltFinance Fellowship program at Clark Atlanta University, Howard University, Morehouse College, and Spelman College. [...]n
nFirst African American Elected Chair of TEDCO's Board of DirectorsnnnnIncluding a diverse slate of executive officersnnnnTEDCO, Maryland's economic engine for technology companies, announced today that its board of directors elected four new Executive Officers at its annual election and welcomed a number of new members. The newly appointed chair of the board is Morgan State University's (MSU) Omar Muhammad, replacing Myra Norton, CEO of Arena Analytics. nnnnnnnnThe newly appointed chair of the board is Morgan State University's Omar Muhammad.nnnn"I don't take this opportunity for granted. [...]n
nReaching out to share a brand new episode of “Math & Magic: Stories from the Frontiers of Marketing,” hosted by Bob Pittman, Chairman, and CEO of iHeartMedia. In this week’s episode, Pittman speaks with Ben Horowitz, the co-founder and general partner at the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz.nnnnnnnnIn this incredibly insightful episode, Ben discusses hip-hops influence on his career and management style; what the best entrepreneurs have in common; how company culture should adapt and doesn’t need to be rigid, and so much more. [...]n
He makes a powerful statement with the song and the accompanying visual. The video proudly features and spotlights the achievements of over a dozen black entrepreneurs. It includes Issa Rae, Nipsey Hussle, Tyler, The Creator, Robert Hartwell, Six Sev, TyAnthony Davis [Founder of Vox Collegiate Junior High], Vincent Williams [Founder of Honey’s Kettle], Iddris Sandu,
10 Most Frequent Questions Radio Industry People Ask Me, Kevin Ross, About Radio in 2025 Radio in 2025 is a wild ride—part legacy medium, part digital disruptor, and all about adaptation. Here’s what I hear most from folks in the trenches, plus my no-nonsense take
Google’s $800 Million Commitment Evolves to Empower Small Businesses with AI and Resilience Through 2025 Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and Alphabet Published August 2025 Google’s initial $800 million pledge in response to the COVID-19 pandemic has matured into a comprehensive, multi-year initiative supporting small-
Updated for 2025: Practical AI & Business Moves As I celebrate my 25th year in business, I reflect on the lessons learned through trial and error. Recently, someone asked me why a friend who lost his corporate job struggles to hold down employment. I believe
