MiGente.com was an online social-networking site specifically targeting the Hispanic community. It was launched in 2000.[1][2] Its former parent company, Community Connect Inc., claimed that MiGente.com was the fastest growing English language site for the Hispanic community with over 3 million registered members.[3] Members come from a variety of Hispanic backgrounds.[4]
| Company type | Social networking service |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2000 |
| Headquarters | 205 Hudson Street, 6th Floor , New York USA |
| Owner | Urban One |
In February 2007, the site partnered with Si TV to launch new channels on the site.[3] The collaboration identified and promoted emerging music artists via Si TV's monthly sweepstakes.
MiGente.com was owned by Community Connect Inc. until April 2008, when the Radio One paid $38 million for New York-based Community Connect,[5] which operated a number of branded Web sites, including BlackPlanet, MiGente and AsianAvenue.[6] Prior to selling of properties, Community Connect claimed about 23 million users.[7] Community Connect Inc. pioneered urban social networks through the creation of brands such as BlackPlanet and MiGente.[8]
MiGente.com visually resembles Facebook and has many similar features, such as friend requests, chat, and tagging. However, a key difference is that MiGente.com allows for more customization of profile pages. Also, unless customized by the user, anything posted on MiGente.com is public and users can comment on any post, without needing to be friends with the poster.[9]
In May 2019, MiGente.com was redirected to BlackPlanet.com, which is also owned by Urban One.[10]
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Footnotes
edit- ^ Like-minded Hispanics share their thoughts on Hispanic social site, Yvonne Wingett, The Arizona Republic, February 22, 2007, accessed online 7-III-2007
- ^ For U.S. Hispanics, Web Options Multiply, Cyntia Barrera Diaz, Reuters, August 22, 2001, accessed online 7-III-2007.
- ^ a b Community Connect Advertising Info
- ^ High, Natalie Bedia Flanagan (6 April 2005). "MINORITIES NETWORK ON GROUP SITES". Sun-Sentinel.com. Retrieved 2021-07-26.
- ^ Frommer, Dan. "BlackPlanet Parent Community Connect Sells To Radio One For $38 Million". Business Insider. Retrieved 2021-07-26.
- ^ Vibe. Vibe Media Group. April 2001.
- ^ Inc, Cisco Systems (2008-04-17). "Connecting to Communities of Color Online: Focus of Upcoming Journalism Education Seminars in Washington, DC and New York City". GlobeNewswire News Room (Press release). Retrieved 2021-07-26.
{{cite press release}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Radio One, Inc. Announces the Acquisition of Social Media Network Community Connect Inc. | Urban One". radioone.gcs-web.com. Retrieved 2021-07-26.
- ^ "The History and Evolution of Social Media". Webdesigner Depot. 2009-10-07. Retrieved 2021-07-26.
- ^ "Migente.com Social Networking Site Purchased by Radio One -". www.portada-online.com. 2008-04-14. Retrieved 2021-07-26.
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