The ESSENCE Brand – We Serve Black Women Deeply
ESSENCE Communications is the number one media, technology and commerce company dedicated to Black women and inspires a global audience of more than 24 million through diverse storytelling and immersive original content. With a multi-platform presence in publishing, experiential and online, ESSENCE encompasses its signature magazine; digital, video and social platforms; television specials; books; as well as live events, including Black Women in Music, Black Women in Hollywood, Street Style and the ESSENCE Festival. Essence Communications is owned by Essence Ventures, an independent Black-owned, technology-driven company focused on merging content, community and commerce to meet the evolving cultural and lifestyle needs of people of color.
Since 1945, the iconic EBONY brand has been the leading authority for chronicling all facets of Black American life - not only the tragedies and traumas but the community’s joys and triumphs. With new ownership and leadership, the rebirth of EBONY is resulting in a platform that will be bold in delivering news and information into a digital ecosystem that will celebrate Black culture and lift Black lives through a variety of diverse channels, while paying homage to the legacy of its past.
At EBONY, we are committed to uplifting the Black family unit so we, as Black people, can accomplish anything and everything. You are beloved to us. You are responsive and reflective, informative and intelligent, and we desire to celebrate our Blackness and our culture with you.
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Black Enterprise (BE),your ultimate guide to financial empowerment, is the premier business, investing, and wealth-building resource for African Americans. Since 1970, BE has provided essential business information and advice to professionals, corporate executives, entrepreneurs, and decision makers.
PUBLISHING
Every issue of BLACK ENTERPRISE Magazine connects 4.3 million readers on a personal level with African Americans who are serious about success. Our coverage is about you—your lives, your challenges, your aspirations. Our expertise will empower you to make the best choices when it comes to building your career, your business and, ultimately, your wealth.
DIGITAL
Achieving “wealth for life” isn’t a once-a-month task; it requires day-to-day, moment-to-moment engagement. With BlackEnterprise.com, you are always connected to breaking financial news and have direct access to exclusive BLACK ENTERPRISE broadcasts, podcasts, video, and live events.
BROADCAST
Women of Power TV Show - provides viewers with intimate, in-depth looks into the lives of some of the world’s most accomplished women, showcasing dynamic and accomplished entrepreneurs, CEOs, moguls, and charismatic leaders.
Our World with Black Enterprise - is a groundbreaking, half-hour series that airs nationally. Our World offers a detailed, perceptive look at social forces and trends shaping modern African American life.
EVENTS
It doesn’t get more real than attending a BLACK ENTERPRISE event. Thousands of talented, ambitious men and women—just like you—turn out for each of our three annual conferences: the Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Summit hosted by Nationwide® , the Black Enterprise Women of Power Summit hosted by State Farm®, and the Black Enterprise Golf & Tennis Challenge. These are fun events, rich in entertainment and recreation, but they are also serious networking opportunities where up-and-comers mix freely with industry leaders.