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.
Streetz 94.5: Atlanta’s Local Hardcore Hip Hop Powerhouse in 2025 Steve Hegwood, the visionary behind Streetz 94.5, continues to redefine urban radio in Atlanta by blending old-school grit with modern innovation. Nearly a decade and a half after launching the station on a modest FM
Updated for 2025: Practical AI & Business Moves In today's media landscape, black men in music often face negative portrayals, but there's a powerful counter-narrative: a group of hip-hop legends who are making savvy entrepreneurial moves, not just in the U.S., but globally. These artists
Over the years, I’ve been blown away by how many people think they know what it’s like to be a minority Black entrepreneur in 2025. Most folks cling to the comfort of a paycheck every two weeks, benefits, and the illusion of stability—even if they
nnnnnThe only Black-owned streamer in the country – Xperienc On Demand.nnnnEarlier this summer, new ground was broken in Memphis when boxing champ Floyd Mayweather put his boxers up against those of Lank the King in what was called the Bi-Centennial Beat Down.nnnnThat wasn’t what was groundbreaking though – it was the fact that for the first time ever, the fights were streamed worldwide by what’s probably the first and only Black-owned streamer in the country – Xperienc On Demand.nnnnFor way less than people were paying in the past to see the fights on Showtime, etc., hundreds [...]n
The Only Black-Owned Streaming Network Evolving for 2025: Xperienc On Demand Back in 2019, Xperienc On Demand (XOD) broke new ground as the only Black-owned streaming network in the U.S., debuting with major live events like Floyd Mayweather’s Bi-Centennial Beat Down. Since then, this Atlanta-based
Make More Money with Your Business in 2025: Stop Struggling, Start Thriving One of the biggest headaches in business is figuring out how to make more money. But here’s the truth: it’s not just about the economy or tight budgets. Clients will always find money
(Photo by Jerritt Clark/Getty Images for Culture Creators) "I don't want to play in the Negro League. I want to play in the Global League. I'm chasing Trillions, Not Millions." — Byron Allen Byron Allen is more than just a name in Black entrepreneurship —
T he smartest way to build real wealth in 2025 is still by creating passive income—but here’s the kicker: passive income alone won’t make you rich if you don’t first change how you handle your money. I recently saw some so-called “financial advice” pushing the
nFounder & CEO Keisha Smith-Jeremie, also seen on Shark Tank, disrupts the applesauce industry with gluten-free sanaía, the re-imagination of childhood treats for adults. sanaía is the first company to recognize that millions of adults still love applesauce.nnnnnnnnWhile the rest of the category was focused on kids, Keisha seized the opportunity to cater to adults who wanted to enjoy applesauce without being subjected to pouches or uninspired flavors.nnnnGrowing up in the Bahamas, Keisha fell in love with fruits. [...]n
Keisha Smith-Jeremie Revolutionizes Applesauce for Adults with Sanaía Keisha Smith-Jeremie, the visionary behind Sanaía Applesauce, is shaking up the traditional applesauce market by catering to adults. This isn't your childhood snack anymore; Sanaía is a reimagined treat infused with exotic flavors like guava, ginger, and
Making a Blog a Passive Income Investment in 2025 A fresh take on turning your blog or digital content into a real passive income stream in the AI and creator economy era. T he old advice of “get extra jobs to create passive income” is
