MadameNoire

CTL-E-4406 · Publication · other · 2000s-present

VERIFIED evidence grade of this record

Black women's lifestyle website in the Moguldom Media Group network. Acquired by Urban One's iONE Digital in 2017.

The record

Also known as: Madame Noire

Notes

RELP101 supporting entity: Moguldom brand sold to Urban One.

Relationships

Jamarlin Martin — founded by
MadameNoire launched in 2010 as a Moguldom Media Group brand; Jamarlin Martin founded Moguldom Media Group in 2006 and built its portfolio of digital brands including MadameNoire.

Sources

Black Enterprise - iONE Digital Acquires.... https://www.blackenterprise.com/ione-digital-acquires-madame-noire-bossip-com-hip-hop-wired-websites/amp/

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