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Motions "Going Natural" Hair Tips & Giveaway!

noreply@blogger.com (Buzz Chick) — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 05:35:00 +0000

Looking to go au’ natural? The winter months are a perfect time to keep your mane looking glorious while you return to those beautiful curly, kinky, wavy roots!

Motions ethnic hair care brand provides some great tips to help give your relaxed tresses a much needed break as you transition back to a natural state.

Let It Grow!
Hair naturally grows approximately ½ an inch per month. For shoulder length hair, growing out a relaxer could take between two and four years! The process is timely, but the results are worth it. Natural styles offer full volume and won’t interfere with exercise routines, where as chemicals from relaxed hair can get on your face and clothes when breaking a serious sweat. The natural hair trend is perfect for the girl on-the-go who doesn’t have time to do her ‘do. For a quick fix, apply a few drops of Motions Smoothing Shine Serum (SRP: $4.79) to help moisturize your hair and scalp, which can become irritated when growing out your relaxed hair. Light and non-greasy, this serum fights frizz and flyaways throughout the day while adding instant shine.

The Transition
The oil glands in curly hair can restrict moisture and contribute to both dry scalp and brittle locks, increasing breakage. Natural hair can also absorb moisture in the air, creating a frizzy look that loses its shape at the roots – a frustrating phase for women while they grow out their relaxed hair. Motions Oil Moisturizer Hair Lotion (SRP: $3.89) is formulated with hydrating emollients and humectants to soften hair while providing manageability. The lotion, with a formula including panthenol and keratin, helps protect natural hair from heat. It also adds moisture back into hair, leaving tresses looking hydrated and healthy.

Wear It Proud
A fashionista doesn’t conform to the same style as everyone else. Show off your individuality with natural hair and flaunt your new, springy curls with these simple steps:

• Spray your hair with a detangler and divide into small sections.
• Brush through hair with a large tooth comb, working from the ends to the top of your head.
• Apply Motions Foaming Wrap Lotion Regular Hold (SRP: $4.49) onto damp tresses,
and twist into small sections all over your head. This lotion helps to keep hair in place during the drying process.
• Once dry, take out the twists and voila! You will have amazing texture and beautiful, natural corkscrew curls that last well into the night.

Ready to make the leap to the natural look? Well BuzzologySurveys is partnering with Motions to give ten lucky readers a “Motions Foaming Wrap Lotion” so you can create those dazzling do’s at home! Click here to enter!!! Contest ends 1/9/2009.

And visit Motionshair.com to learn more about styling tips for year around as well as its full line of hair care products!

Results: 2008 African American Holiday Shopping and Gift Giving Trends

noreply@blogger.com (Buzz Chick) — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 05:12:00 +0000

BuzzologySurveys recently conducted a survey to gauge the seasonal shopping and gift giving preferences of African American consumers.

With recession woes on the top of many minds, African American shoppers are very concerned about the economy but still out in force this holiday season. Black consumers are decreasing their spending this year, with 56.7% of respondents cutting back on purchases due to the country’s dampening financial outlook.

Sixty three percent of those surveyed expect to spend up to $500 on gifts this holiday, with immediate family members (72.4%) and children (69%) being the most popular receivers of presents under the Christmas tree. “Must have” purchases include books, mobile phones, apparel/shoes, gift cards, online/video games and electronics respectively; toys, fragrances/beauty items, and jewelry were also selected as popular choices of African American shoppers.

More than thirty two percent plan to do at least a quarter of their shopping online, with Amazon.com being named the favorite website for purchases; while 25.8% indicate none of their shopping will be done online this year. Macy's and Best Buy tied as the most popular brick-and-mortar retailer by Black Consumers; Walmart was also mentioned as a leading destination.

Using debit cards is the favored method of payment for African American shoppers this season (52.4%), with credit cards (47.4%) and cash (41.7%) rounding out the top three.

Black consumers are reacting to the news about the economic downturn and making smart decisions about how much they spend this holiday season. One takeaway? African American shoppers should curtail the use of credit cards when buying gifts, which was noted as the 2nd leading avenue for paying for purchases. The "buy-now, pay-later" philosophy could encourage us to spend more than we initially budgeted, and interest and other fees can lead us into deeper debt at a time when we could be making more strategic financial decisions.

To request more information on this survey, please contact us at info@buzzologysurveys.com.

See Full List From "Buy Black For Christmas" Series

noreply@blogger.com (Buzz Chick) — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 05:19:00 +0000

Didn’t get a chance to check out all the picks from this year’s "Buy Black For Christmas" Series?

See the full list below, which highlights great gift giving ideas (under $125) while encouraging African Americans to support Black businesses this holiday season. BuzologySurveys reminds you to continue to patronize these companies in 2009 and beyond:

* Brown Estate Wines
* Canady Le Chocolatier’s Truffles
* Flaunt The Faith Apparel Line
* Hue-Man Bookstore Membership Card
* Jordon Foods Gourmet Popcorn
* Mo’Twin Designs Neckwear
* NKHenry Handbags & Accessories
* Nubian Heritage’s NH Men’s Skincare Products
* Pooka Pure & Simple Beauty Products
* PZI Jeans

JSOnline: Auto Industry A Boon And Bust For Blacks In Midwest

noreply@blogger.com (Buzz Chick) — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 05:13:00 +0000

From JSOnline.com:

Fred Jones of Milwaukee was one of the nation's largest and most successful African-American car dealers until he decided to go into the restaurant business.

These days, he owns International House of Pancakes restaurants in Milwaukee and New Berlin, but he still has fond memories of selling cars. He also remembers when the automobile industry was one of the largest employers of black people long before other industries opened their doors.In many ways, it can be argued the black middle class owes its very existence to the Big Three automakers.

These companies are now looking for the same kind of bailout the government gave Wall Street; given how much the automobile industry has given to black people such as himself, Jones doesn't think that's such a bad idea. Read on...

Photo: Corbis

BC: 'House of Payne' Is No. 1 With African-American Audiences

noreply@blogger.com (Buzz Chick) — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 23:41:00 +0000

From Broadcasting & Cable:

Debmar-Mercury's rookie sitcom, Tyler Perry's House of Payne, is running in the middle of the pack when it comes to off-net sitcoms, but among the African-American audiences it targets, it tops anything else on television.

Among African-American adults age 18-34, 18-49 and 25-54, House of Payne is the No. 1 show in all of network prime, all of cable and all of syndication, according to its — take a breath here — live-plus-seven, season-to-date, gross-average-audience ratings average. That rating includes double-runs on stations and its cable run on TBS.

In primetime, House of Payne beats such ratings monsters as Grey's Anatomy, Dancing With the Stars, Desperate Housewives and CSI in all African-American adult demographics. Among African-Americans 18-34, the weekday airings of the show are scoring a 6.3 household average. That rating climbs as audiences age, scoring a 7.1 among adults 18-49 and a 7.6 among adults 25-54.

“If you want to reach 7.1% of the African American audience among adults 18-49, you can do that. And you can buy House of Payne for a lot less than CSI,” which ties for sixth in that demographic, says Bob Cesa, Twentieth's executive VP of ad sales. “There's no doubt that House of Payne is a screaming deal.” Full Story

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Buy Black For Christmas: Hue-Man Bookstore Membership Card

noreply@blogger.com (Buzz Chick) — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 04:45:00 +0000

BuzzologySurveys initially wanted to select an African American author to highlight for this year’s series. But with so many wonderful writers and titles to chose from, we encourage you to give someone the gift of selecting their own favorites by purchasing a Membership Card from Hue-Man Bookstore & Café.

Known as the largest independent African-American bookstore in the country, this Harlem landmark offers an extensive collection of literary gems by Black authors and other great works. The membership card offers discounts in-store and online. Cost: $25.

Please contact Hue-Man directly for instructions on how to purchase items using the membership card via their website.

www.HuemanBookstore.com

Photo: HuemanBookstore.com

Buy Black For Christmas: Jordon Foods Gourmet Popcorn

noreply@blogger.com (Buzz Chick) — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 04:13:00 +0000

Jordon Foods Company, based right outside of Kansas City, MO, is one of the few black-owned popcorn manufacturing plants in the nation. Launched in 1998 by Marion Jordon Sr., the first generation company is known for distributing a wide array of products including coffees, steak and barbecue sauces and honey, as well as its popular line of gourmet popcorn.

With flavors such as Cinnamon, Cheese, Green Apple, Cherry, and Caramel, their popcorn tins are a wonderful, tasty treat for the “snackers” on your holiday list. Cost: $16.95 - $39.95.

www.JordonFoodskc.com/shop

Photos: JordonFoodskc.com

Buy Black For Christmas: PZI Jeans Giveaway!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Buzz Chick) — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 04:12:00 +0000

PZI Jeans made an appearance on our inaugural “Buy Black For Christmas Series” and due to the brand’s continued popularity on our site, we’ve decided to highlight the company again!

Daniel C. Jason and Claire B . Jason designed PZI Jeans with the urban woman in mind. Known for creating jeans that perfectly fit our curves, the line continues to make a name for itself by offering top designer looks without the expensive price tag.

PZI Jeans Giveaway:

Attention SEXY, Confidant, Hard Working ladies -Worldwide!! PZI Jeans Appreciates you!

BuzzologySurveys has teamed up with PZI Jeans “Finally JEANS That Fit!” to get you looking hot for ‘09! We’re giving 2 BuzzologySurvey readers a pair of PZI perfect fit jeans! Yes free!!! Click here for details! Contest ends 1/9/2009.

The more who enter....The sooner we can do it again!!

BizJournals: Marriott Sr. VP Norman Jenkins Forms Company

noreply@blogger.com (Buzz Chick) — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 05:41:00 +0000

From BizJournals:

Back in April, Marriott International Inc. Senior Vice President Norman Jenkins received a Washington Business Journal Minority Business Leader Award. Now, after 16 years at Marriott, Jenkins is heading out on his own, launching Capstone Development to develop hotel properties in mainly the mid-Atlantic and urban markets.

Jenkins is Bethesda-based Marriott International's senior vice president of North American lodging development. With the Washington Business Journal award, Jenkins was recognized for his accomplishments for bridging the gap between minorities and hotel ownership in the Washington area.

In 2005, Jenkins and Marriott launched the Diversity Ownership Initiative with a goal to increase hotel ownership among diverse groups and women. The goal is to have 500 hotels that are owned, operated or in the pipeline by women and minority groups by 2010. Full Story

Photo: Bizjournals.com

Buy Black For Christmas: Nubian Heritage’s NH Skincare Products

noreply@blogger.com (Buzz Chick) — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:09:00 +0000

The Nubian Heritage brand started from very humble beginnings, with parent company co-founders Richelieu Dennis and Nyema Tubman selling their Sundial products on the streets of Harlem to owning several retail stores and a manufacturing plant in the New York City area.

Their NH Man Drive Three Butters Body Wash, Three Butters Moisturizer, Essential After Shave and Essential Oil formulas will cater specifically to the grooming needs of that special man in your life. Cost: $12 - $30.

www.nubianheritage.com

Photo: NubianHeritage.com

Buy Black For Christmas: Brown Estate Wines

noreply@blogger.com (Buzz Chick) — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:04:00 +0000

A family owned boutique winery in Napa Valley, California, Brown Estate has been producing its rich, robust, limited edition wines since 1996.

Under the auspices of Winegrower David Brown, their latest vintage includes a 2006 Chardonnay, 2005 Zinfandel Blend and 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon, which they suggest you “pair with filet mignon and potatoes au gratin for a divine indulgence!” A must buy for any wine connoisseur on your Christmas list. Cost: $45 - $72.

Online wine purchases can only be shipped to select states; please check the website for more details.

www.brownestate.com

Photos: BrownEstate.com

Buy Black For Christmas: Flaunt The Faith Apparel Line

noreply@blogger.com (Buzz Chick) — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 10:40:00 +0000

Flaunt the Faith Christian apparel line is “a brand dedicated to bringing style to a higher level.”

Co-Founders Adelina and Rasheeda W. leveraged their design and marketing backgrounds (respectively) working for the likes of GuessKids, EckoRed & MTV Networks. Their line of inspirational tees and hoodies are a colorful, hip way to share your beliefs. Cost: $11.99 - $19.99

www.flauntfaith.com

Photos: Flauntfaith.com

Buy Black For Christmas: NKHenry Handbags & Accessories

noreply@blogger.com (Buzz Chick) — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 16:54:00 +0000

Philadelphia area designer Nakia "Nikki" Henry launched her line of casual, comfortable handbags and accessories using “rich, tactile leathers and other fine materials” just last year. And she’s already creating buzz for her classic, must-have pieces that are long on style yet reasonably priced.

Select one of our fave picks from her collection, the “Daily” Belt in an assortment of colors, $30; or the limited edition leather “Daily” Wristlet, $40.

Nkhenry.com

Photos: Nkhenry.com

Buy Black For Christmas: Pooka Pure & Simple

noreply@blogger.com (Buzz Chick) — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 09:42:00 +0000

With the tagline “Something good for your skin to eat,” New Jersey based Pooka Pure & Simple bath and body line continues to make its mark in the beauty industry.

Founder Dawn Fitch created the brand several years ago after turning to alternative therapies and aromatherapy to relieve the symptoms of a mysterious illness. Product offerings such as “Elbow Grease,” “Pucker Butters,” and “Bath Pastries” blend ingredients and aromas such as shea butter, mint and lavender, along with a little bit of love. Cost: $5-$22; Gift boxes: $35-$70.

Pookapureandsimple.com

Photo: Pookapureandsimple.com

Check us out daily until December 5th to see the full list!

Buy Black For Christmas: Canady Le Chocolatier’s Truffles

noreply@blogger.com (Buzz Chick) — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 09:37:00 +0000

Straight from Chicago’s South Side, Swiss-trained chocolatier Michael Canady has been bringing handmade truffles to adoring fans since 2004.

Canady Le Chocolatier’s delightful offerings of chocolates come in an assortment of flavors and fillings and are wrapped in specialty gift boxes created exclusively for the company. His truffles have been known to satisfy even the most discerning sweet tooth. Cost: $29.99-$98.99.

Available via RedBowConfections.com.

Canadylechocolatierchicago.com

Photo: RedBowConfections.com

2nd Annual “Buy Black For Christmas” Series: Mo’Twin Designs Neckwear

noreply@blogger.com (Buzz Chick) — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 09:25:00 +0000

It’s back! Our second annual “Buy Black For Christmas” Series shares this year’s selection of great gift giving ideas (under $125), while encouraging African Americans to support their own while they shop.

First on our list is Mo'Twin Designs, an innovative designer neckwear company based in Atlanta, GA. Founders Melvin and Traci Bryant came up with several revolutionary designs for their 100% silk handmade neckties after realizing there was not a different cut available other than the traditional one. In addition to their patented “Diamond Cut”, “Square Cut,” and “Circle Cut”, they offer a “variety of rich textures, colors, and prints.” Their beautifully designed ties offer a one-of-a-kind fashion statement for those lucky enough to wear them. Cost: $75 and up.

Motwindesigns.com

BuzzologySurveys is teaming up with Mo’Twin Designs this holiday season to give away one (1) men’s and one (1) women’s silk necktie!!!

Click here to for more details. Contest ends December 12th.

Photo: MoTwinDesigns.com

Journal-isms: Bob Johnson Planning New TV Network

noreply@blogger.com (Buzz Chick) — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 03:35:00 +0000

From Journal-isms:

Robert L. Johnson, the founder of Black Entertainment Television, has asked the Federal Communications Commission to approve plans for a new "urban" television network that would cater to a multicultural audience interested in health, lifestyle, education and other issues, a spokeswoman for Johnson told Journal-isms on Tuesday.

The new network is "not intended to compete with BET or TV One," Johnson spokeswoman Traci Otey Blunt said. Plans are open and no staff members have been hired, awaiting FCC approval. The network might even produce news programming, she said. The FCC is not expected to act until winter or early spring, after a period of public comment.

The new company is to be called Urban Television LLC. Johnson is seeking permission to share time on stations owned by Ion, which "was born in 2006 out of the ashes of Pax TV, whose guiding genius Bud Paxson spent the previous decade buying up UHF TV stations for use as the linchpin of a family-oriented broadcast network," as Variety reported in September. Full Story

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Adidas Launches Year Long Campaign To Celebrate 60 Years Of Its “Iconic 3-Stripes”

noreply@blogger.com (Buzz Chick) — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 03:29:00 +0000

Yesterday adidas premiered its national ad campaign to mark the 60th anniversary of its “iconic 3-Stripes.”

The campaign is “set against the backdrop of a house party hosting an eclectic mix of people” including celebs Young Jeezy, DMC-Daryl McDaniels, Method Man, Redman, Estelle, Russell Simmons, Missy Elliott, and NBA star Kevin Garnett.

“The creative will come to life in a complete through-the-line offering including two television spots, cinema, digital, retail, activation events and a print campaign” and expands globally in January 2009.

Steals and Deals: Miss Jessie's Buy 1 Get 1 One Free On Hair Products

noreply@blogger.com (Buzz Chick) — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 01:29:00 +0000

Make someone's curls and kinks happy this holiday season! Miss Jessie’s is offering a buy 1 get 1 free promotion on its entire hair care line until December 31st (0r while supplies last.) Visit MissJessies.com for more info and a list of retail locations nationally.

Photo: MissJessies.com

African Americans More Likely To Text Message

noreply@blogger.com (Buzz Chick) — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 04:59:00 +0000

A new Scarborough Research report indicates that “youth and cultural diversity are two demographics” most likely to utilize text messaging via their mobile devices.

Versus all cell subscribers, texters are twenty four percent more likely to be African American, 14% Hispanic and 49% between the ages of 18-24...

Take The Survey: 2008 Holiday Shopping & Gift Giving Trends

noreply@blogger.com (Buzz Chick) — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:10:00 +0000

With the holidays just around the corner, BuzzologySurveys wants to gauge the seasonal shopping and gift giving preferences of African American Consumers.

Whether you’re hitting the local mall for the latest deals, scouring the net for that “must have” toy or electronic game, or opting not to make any purchases this year due to the economy, we want to hear from you!

Click here to take our survey, which ends November 28th.

Multichannel News: Networks Put Their Faith In Gospel TV

noreply@blogger.com (Buzz Chick) — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 02:58:00 +0000

From Multichannel News:

The popularity of gospel music among African-American audiences has translated into mixed results for faith-based music programming.

For Gospel Music Channel, it was an opportunity to tap a “passionate fan base [that was] totally un-served by television,” according to GMC vice chairman Brad Siegel. Fifty-six percent of GMC's audience is African-American or Latino, and its Sunday night programming typically draws an audience that is 85% African-American. The network is preparing three new programs designed to specifically appeal to black gospel fans. “We will have one of the most powerful lineups targeting African-Americans on television,” Siegel said.

GMC's distribution has soared at the same time that religious music sales have fallen back. The Recording Industry Association of America estimates religious titles accounted for 3.9% of $10.3 billion in sales in 2007. This is down sharply from 6% of $12.3 billion in 2004.

“Before we started five years ago, we believed instinctively that gospel music was going to be one of our programming pillars,” said TV One CEO Johnathan Rodgers. But it hasn't worked out that way. Gospel Challenge, a gospel music-inspired take on American Idol, was produced for the network's first season but it fizzled.

(While) BET has seen its share of success with its own gospel version of an American Idol-like competition show. Last season's finale of Sunday Best generated 1.5 million votes from its audience and attracted 1.7 million viewers.

BET's Bobby Jones Gospel, the network's longest-running show, has been on the air for 28 years. That show's latest season premiered last month, with the first six episodes averaging 727,000 viewers.

Early next year, BET plans to launch a weekly spinoff of its highest-rated show, the weekend music-video countdown series 106 & Park, to be called 106 & Park: Generation Gospel. More...

Photo: BET.com

Coming Soon: 2008 Holiday Shopping & Gift Giving Trends Survey

noreply@blogger.com (Buzz Chick) — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 03:45:00 +0000

With the holidays fast approaching, and the economy still in flux, BuzzologySurveys wants to gauge the seasonal shopping and gift giving preferences of African American Consumers.

Whether you’re hitting the local mall for the latest deals, scouring the net for that “must have” toy or electronic game, or thinking about buying that engagement ring to pop the big question, we want to hear from you!

Survey begins Monday, November 17th.

AdAge: Citi Gives Fans a Chance to Rub Elbows With Blige, Nickelback

noreply@blogger.com (Buzz Chick) — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 04:57:00 +0000

From Ad Age:

Citi is getting its AmEx on.

The country's largest bank has taken a cue from one of its biggest competitors in the credit-card ad market by recruiting Nickelback and Mary J. Blige for its new "Story of a Lifetime" holiday campaign.

Four TV ads from Publicis New York, launched earlier this week, feature Citi card users running into their favorite musicians in unlikely scenarios, such as sitting next to Nickelback at a rock concert or encountering Ms. Blige in an elevator.

Two lucky fans who enter the new campaign's accompanying sweepstakes will even win the chance to go on tour with Nickelback for three cities or sit in on a recording session with Ms. Blige. Full Story

NYT: After a Plunge, Stocks Close Higher

noreply@blogger.com (Buzz Chick) — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 04:23:00 +0000

From The New York Times:

After slumping to some of its lowest levels of the year, Wall Street soared in a late rally on Thursday and closed significantly higher, during a chaotic session in which the Dow ranged across nearly 900 points.

The Dow Jones industrial average, which was briefly down 316 points, ended 552.59 points higher, or 6.67 percent, at 8,835.25. The S.& P. gained 58.99 points, to close at 911.29, and the technology-heavy Nasdaq composite index rose 97.49 points, or 6.5 percent, to 1,596.70.

The rally on Thursday surprised many analysts because it came on another day of glum economic data that presage a broad and lasting downturn. Full Story...