Tag Archives: Ebony

Pillars of Black Media, Once Vibrant, Now Fighting for Survival

Posted on July 3, 2016 by The Soul Brother

By Sydney Ember and Nicholas Fandos For the black community in Chicago and elsewhere, Johnson Publishing Company represented a certain kind of hope.The company’s magazines, most notably Ebony and Jet, gained prominence during the struggle for civil rights — Jet … Continue reading →

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Chase unit takes stake in Ebony publisher

Posted on July 7, 2011 by The Soul Brother

This is potentially fantastic news-as long as JP Morgan Chase’s Special Investments Group does not attempt to yield editorial influence on its investment. The investment JP Morgan Chase has made will allow Johnson Publishing to execute its plan to expand their brands and recapture … Continue reading →

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Ebony’s Website Re-Launch puts Magazine over Digital

Posted on October 14, 2010 by The Soul Brother

It has its weaknesses, but is a work in progress. In all likelihood this was already in the advanced planning stages way before Désirée Rogers and Amy DuBois Barnett came on the scene. I would not be surprised if a re-launch of the re-launch will occur with … Continue reading →

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Johnson Publishing CEO Rogers discusses plans for Ebony

Posted on October 7, 2010 by The Soul Brother

Ms.Rogers has a full plate in reviving Johnson Publishing. This article from Crain’s Chicago Business reveals some of her immediate action items.  Recruiting Motorola nad Citigroup as advertisers are strong first steps. I subscribed to both magazines and the best way we can … Continue reading →

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An Icon Fades

Posted on August 10, 2010 by The Soul Brother

With the hiring of Desiree Rogers as CEO of Johnson Publishing and Amy DuBois Barnett as editor of Ebony, I think it is a great time to remind all of us just how far the company and magazine has to go … Continue reading →

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Desiree Rogers becomes CEO of Johnson Publishing Co.

Posted on August 10, 2010 by The Soul Brother

Congratulations to Desiree Rogers for becoming CEO of Johnson Publishing. Her business savvy and connections, as well as her flair for fashion will bring a much need breath of fresh air to our iconic magazines Ebony and Jet. With Ms. Rogers … Continue reading →

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