Doin' It Network RSS Feedhttp://www.doinitnetwork.com/News/RSS.aspxThe latest headlines and articles from the Doin' It Network.(c) 2010, DoinItNetwork.com. All rights reserved.5Number of Blacks Enlisting in the Military DropsNumber of Blacks Enlisting in the Military Dropshttp://www.DoinItNetwork.com/News/InTheNews.aspx?newsID=68Thu, 28 Jun 2007 07:02:59 GMTBeer brewed by and for urban consumers hits test markets this weekTarget Market News today announced that its upcoming Black Consumer Research and Advertising Summit will unveil an unprecedented ten new research reports on the African-American consumer market. The Summit takes place next week in Chicago, July 2nd-3rd. http://www.DoinItNetwork.com/News/InTheNews.aspx?newsID=67Thu, 28 Jun 2007 07:00:03 GMTNielsen names Patricia Andrews-Keenan VP Communications, Community AffairsVeteran communications executive Patricia Andrews-Keenan has joined The Nielsen Company as Vice President, Communications and Community Affairs. She previously served as Vice President of Community Affairs for Comcast's Greater Chicago Regionhttp://www.DoinItNetwork.com/News/InTheNews.aspx?newsID=66Tue, 08 May 2007 04:55:29 GMTBlack Advertising Agency Ranks 29th in Advertising Age RankingGlobalHue Advertising Agency Ranks 29th in Advertising Age's Special Reporthttp://www.DoinItNetwork.com/News/InTheNews.aspx?newsID=65Tue, 08 May 2007 04:54:26 GMTBlack entrepreneurs reach out to mainstreamMany entrepreneurs start businesses out of their basement. Renita Fields didn't even have that kind of resource. She started selling out of the back of her Honda Civic. http://www.DoinItNetwork.com/News/InTheNews.aspx?newsID=64Mon, 12 Mar 2007 16:16:34 GMTOgilvy names Donna Pedro to new Chief Diversity Officer positionOgilvy New York announced that it has hired Donna Pedro as its Chief Diversity Officer, a new position at the agency, effective immediately.http://www.DoinItNetwork.com/News/InTheNews.aspx?newsID=63Mon, 12 Mar 2007 16:13:00 GMTTerrie Williams named spokesperson for Black World TravelRenowned public relations entrepreneur, author and inspirational speaker, Terrie M. Williams, has been named the first “Honorary Captain” of Blue World Travel (BWT), creators of the country’s first African American theme cruise operations. http://www.DoinItNetwork.com/News/InTheNews.aspx?newsID=62Mon, 12 Mar 2007 16:11:59 GMTEEOC sues Walgreens for discrimination in assigning black store managersWalgreens sued for discriminationhttp://www.DoinItNetwork.com/News/InTheNews.aspx?newsID=61Mon, 12 Mar 2007 16:10:37 GMTMore execs of color needed at top of media firms says diversity panelA panel on diversity at the American Association of Advertising Agencies' media conference concluded there has been insufficient progress--either in staffing at media agencies or with the media itself. http://www.DoinItNetwork.com/News/InTheNews.aspx?newsID=60Sun, 04 Mar 2007 16:23:45 GMTNAACP President abruptly resigns postNAACP President Bruce S. Gordon is quitting the civil rights organization, leaving after just 19 months at the helm, he told The Associated Press on Sunday. Gordon cited growing strain with board members over the group’s management style and future operations. http://www.DoinItNetwork.com/News/InTheNews.aspx?newsID=59Sun, 04 Mar 2007 16:18:55 GMT