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To Understand The Current (And Future) State of Media, Look No Further
Sometimes a good conversations brings out the best ideas for the future. Not that long ago, Joe Rogan sat down
Continue readingIs This The Digital Economy That We Want?
That was the only question left to ask after Facebook released their quarterly earnings. Here are the details from Facebook’s
Continue readingThe Thing About Brand Safety
Is brand safety the real problem for brands today? The problem with digital advertising, is that it can cheap and
Continue readingPeak Podcasting (And Why It Sucks)
I love podcasting. Look no further than Six Pixels of Separation or Groove – The No Treble Podcast. I love
Continue readingWhy Smart Audio Is Important For Brands Right Now
Smart audio is not something to focus on just because it was the big deal at CES this past year.
Continue readingMake News Great Again
At first it’s subtle, then you see it… and it’s very overt. People want the news. People need the news.
Continue readingWhat Disruption Really Means
When we talk about disruption, innovation and transformation, what are we really talking about? Some might argue that it’s really
Continue readingWhat A Brand Wants. What A Brand Needs.
I think that Sir Martin Sorrell is very smart when it comes to media. Those in the advertising business know
Continue readingWhen You Can, Always Mix Business With Pleasure
As you read this, I am headed to Los Angeles. For the past few years, I have been doing presentations
Continue readingThe Fyre Festival Documentary Is An Indictment of the Marketing Agency Business Model
The marketing agency business has never been an easy business. People watch Mad Men and think it’s all five martini
Continue readingAmazon’s Next Big Move In Advertising
Amazon just made a(nother) serious move. Certain news hits the cycle and it gets goggled up, dismissed or never rises
Continue readingThe Best An Ad Can Get
Advertising is big business. Please do not let anyone tell you otherwise. As someone who no longer has a “horse
Continue readingA Smart Tip From Bruce Springsteen on How to Rock Any Presentation
If you speak or have to give a presentation on stage, you want always want to do your best. We’ve
Continue readingThe Paradox of Kids And Screen Time
How much screen time should kids get? Let’s remove the science and physical health from this debate (does it damage
Continue readingOn Being Mad At Technology…
“Technology is ruining everything!” Let’s start with a list about how technology is screwing up our world: Technology’s weakness leads
Continue readingThe Definitive Guide To The Best Business Books Coming Out In 2019
It looks like 2019 is going to be a big year for business books. Yay! I tend to read a
Continue readingHow To Not Set New Year’s Resolutions, Never Set A Goal And Still Thrive
I don’t know about you, but no New Year’s Resolution has ever worked for me. In fact, even goal-setting has
Continue reading45 Million Reasons To Be Inspired
If you’re thinking about business, it’s easy to be inspired by Netflix. Unless you’re in the movie/entertainment business, then Netflix
Continue readingThe Obvious Prediction For CES This Year = Smart Audio
I’ve never been to CES. I’ve never been to SXSW. I follow what’s happening at both of these major events,
Continue readingIs It Wrong To Feel Bad For Facebook?
I feel bad for Facebook. Does that make me a horrible person? I’ve been a part of Facebook since not
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