The Best of Jay Leno Headlines
Blogging at the very serious but often comical crossroads of marketing and media. In this case, media headlines. Share This
Oprah’s Leadership Academy – South Africa
Wow! I don’t know if you caught last night’s Oprah special about her new leadership academy in South Africa, but it was one of the most moving television programs I’ve ever watched. Just take five minutes to watch this video – a series of short clips introducing five of the South African school girls (click ...
Music Video History Lessons
Is it just me or does this guy look like a cross between John Mayer, Mick Jagger and INXS’s Michael Hutchence? Not to mention a voice (and a look) straight out of the 80s. Speaking of the 80s, check out Gnarls Barkley’s music history mockumentary that spans several decades. Share This
Media Interviewing Perspective From Frank Zappa
PR folks and media trainers will find this amusing… Frank Zappa‘s perspective on media interviews and image. As Frank points out, it’s not performance, it’s an accommodation. “Being interviewed is one of the most abnormal things… it’s two steps removed from the inquisition,” he said. Share This
Facing Budget Cuts?
Is your company facing major budget cuts? Consider these ideas… Share This
How To Kill A Brand (The Sony Song)
There are a lot of PS3 haters out there after Sony over promised, over priced and under delivered. This video is a great example of why you don’t mess with gamers. Speaking of which… did you hear that video killed the radio star? Share This
Global Shutdown Day
I don’t know if I can shut down for a whole Saturday. Can you? If you can’t, try turning off your internet for a bit. Share This
Open Pandora’s Music Box
I’ve written about music recommendation engines before – LivePlasma, Last.fm and Musicovery – and just found another great one – Pandora. Pandora allows you to create custom “radio stations” based on your favorite artists or songs. Then, as you browse your station, Pandora explains why it recommends each new track… “because it features mellow rock ...
Get Web 2.0 In 271 Seconds
If you haven’t already, spend 271 seconds watching this video and you’ll have a better grasp of the wonderful world of Web 2.0. The video was created by Michael Wesch, an assistant professor of cultural anthropology at Kansas State University. Nod Chip Griffin, Kevin Davis and Alice Marshall Share This
