As April comes to an end, and we approach Small Business Month, we’ve had much to celebrate. Last week, Flowers Communications Group turned 20, which we commemorated by declaring April 21st as Founder’s Day in honor of our founder, D. Michelle Flowers Welch. Additionally, we are honored to announce that we were recently named one [...]
When Black History Week finally became a month, it not only became a prime time to celebrate and honor African-American history, but it was also a new opportunity for companies to get involved and give something meaningful to African-American consumers through unique programming that speaks to the heart of their communities. Over the years, it’s [...]
Recently, a co-worker shared an interesting piece with me. It discussed the growing ethnic segments in the U.S., the projected growth for the future, and asked if, as these percentages continue to increase, there would still be a need for niche agencies. The premise being that once any of these segments become so large, they [...]
Aaron McGruder has taken Tyler Perry to task. Seemingly not for who Tyler Perry is, but for what Tyler Perry does. In the recent “Pause” episode of The Boondocks, we were introduced to a grandma-like character named “Ma Duke”, and then “Winston Jerome”, a playwright who is a closeted gay man, hiding behind the curtain [...]
Small Business Month has just concluded, but the dialogue about small business and its role in driving America’s economy continues to intensify. As a small business owner, I am glad to be a part of the formidable economic engine that is fueling our nation’s recovery. Of particular note is the diversification of the U.S. small [...]
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