Category: Music

African-American Salons and Barbershops Are Told Its Time to Open Up. Many Are Saving a Seat for Their Customers Instead.

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As black business owners weight the risks and rewards, their reputations lie in the balance. Few industries have felt the effects of COVID-19 as acutely the salon, nail and barbershop industry. Currently, there are 147,406 barbershops, 50,000 nail salons, and a staggering 289,277 beauty salons in the U.S. That doesn’t include shops that operate without a … Continue reading African-American Salons and Barbershops Are Told Its Time to Open Up. Many Are Saving a Seat for Their Customers Instead.

Urban Outreach Allows Entertainment Brands to Reach African-American Consumers

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There’s been no better time in history for major media marketers to utilize the urban beauty industry to promote their projects. Personal engagement and cultural relevance have made urban salon and barbershop marketing one of the most reliable channels for out-of-home advertising agencies to pursue. With the rise of increased competition to reach this audience, … Continue reading Urban Outreach Allows Entertainment Brands to Reach African-American Consumers

Entertainment Brands Smart-Target African-American Consumers With the Help of Salons and Barbershops

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It’s now possible to reach a niche demographic within a demographic thanks to this unique approach to marketing. The ability to hyper target demographics is critical to the success of most entertainment marketing strategies. Cultural niche marketing is especially important to the entertainment industry because many films, streaming channels, television programs, and records are created … Continue reading Entertainment Brands Smart-Target African-American Consumers With the Help of Salons and Barbershops

Hollywood Taps the Marketing Power of the Original Social Influencers: African-American Barbers

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When black men go to barbershops to catch up on sports, news, gossip, and entertainment, black barbers are leading the conversations. In the late 19th-century, America’s black barbers moved away from working exclusively for wealthy, white clients and began serving their own communities. Since then, African-American barbershops have represented a safe haven where black men … Continue reading Hollywood Taps the Marketing Power of the Original Social Influencers: African-American Barbers

The Original Black Twitter: African-American Women Talk Movies, Music and TV at the Salon

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Is your entertainment brand working on its social-media strategy? Consider connecting in urban salons first. Women of every race know that a day at the salon will involve conversations with their hairdresser and other patrons. For African-American women, this dynamic is underscored by a history steeped in hair identity and community activism, which makes them … Continue reading The Original Black Twitter: African-American Women Talk Movies, Music and TV at the Salon