Oct 20, 2014 | Blog, Internet, Print, Talent, Television
You know how you can know a bunch of stuff, but still miss a really obvious thing until, one day – bam! – the epiphany hits you in the face? I just got smacked upside the head by an epiphany that should speak to every content creator that doesn’t fit...
Oct 1, 2014 | Blog, Business, Movies, Print
The same basic issue is affecting television and radio, film and print. We’re living in the era of media convergence. We’re living in an era when all media is converging into one entity. Further, delivery systems are converging – instead of printed...
Sep 22, 2014 | Blog, Business, Television
Let’s talk television, taking a commonplace rant observation about cable companies and thinking about what it means for the future of content creators. Before I rant – er, observe – let’s set the framework for why this stuff matters. We spend...
Sep 16, 2014 | Blog, Business, Core Principles, Internet, Movies, Print, Radio, Talent, Television
So, Clear Channel Communications is now iHeart Media. The single biggest operator in radio just nailed it. When it’s not just your company that’s changing massively, but your entire brand, a fresh coat of paint is an extremely good idea. Given that (1)...
Aug 18, 2014 | Advertising, Blog, Internet, Radio, Talent
Media convergence: it’s a trip through the looking glass for everyone and everything associated with entertainment and media, including advertisers. What used to be important is becoming less and less so every day. Rushing into the vacuum that used to be filled...