The internet is evolving right before our eyes. What started with digital pictures of apes, cats and 8-bit faces has begun a revolution that could transform every aspect of our lives. When we think about the internet now, we think of the services we use: Facebook, Google, Instagram, Twitter, Spotify …
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Do you remember people because they’re interesting, or because they took an interest in you? Gratitude gives you stories to tell and questions to ask. The best way to utilize gratitude in a social setting, and even become known for it, is to go out and lead with gratitude, right …
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Over the last year, the world has been no stranger to chaos. The Covid-19 pandemic has taken lives, taught us lessons about our society, disrupted the economy and schools — and much more. Some say that pressure weighs a ton. As I get older, I have found it my mission …
Read More »Why I Think Netflix Entering the Gaming Market Underlines the Immense Potential of the Industry
About a decade ago, when Netflix launched on game consoles, most of my colleagues in the gaming industry shrugged. However, I was concerned, and I told my colleagues the move meant we’re competing for a share of our audiences’ free time, and there is a limit to that. Within a …
Read More »Considerations for Creators on NFTs and the Trend of Culture Currency
NFTs have made a big splash in the art world and elsewhere, with a few fine artists selling their pieces for several millions of dollars per work. This is a major turn of events for a select group, but are NFTs having an overall positive impact on the fine art …
Read More »Blockchain-Related Trends I'm Seeing Take Shape in the Music Industry
Over the past decade, the music industry has changed drastically, rocked by key technologies that seek to install the artist in the driver’s seat. Even so, it’s not been a smooth ride. The Benevolent Internet From the phonograph to the digitization of audio tracks in MP3 format, music has undergone …
Read More »How Publicists and PR Professionals Can Navigate the Changing Media Landscape
The slogan used to run, “Before it’s in fashion, it’s in Vogue!” Then along came Twitter. As a 20-year survivor of the PR industry, I’ve seen my fair share of upheaval, but nothing quite like the advent of social media. The holy grail used to be exclusive interviews and magazine …
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