We’ve seen disruption wreak havoc on the newspaper industry. The music business has been turned on its head. For years we have been predicting that the TV business will go through similar disruption. Of course, TV consumption has been changing for years, but by and large, satellite and cable providers have been able to hold…
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How to Change the World through TechMedia
Here’s how to change the world through TechMedia, in four guiding principles. This is based on part of a talk I gave to a group of university students.
Mass Media Is Dead: Optimize Your Influence in TechMedia
Consider the changes in the last ten years: mass media is dead and TechMedia is here. There’s a whole new approach to the world. Here’s how you can optimize your impact.
My Strategy for Avoiding Social Media Overload
Here’s my strategy for avoiding social media overload. I’ve become intentional with what networks I use, how I use them, and when I say no.
Healthy Habits: 5 Steps for Easily Sharing Your Morning Reading
Here’s how I share what I read during my morning reading. It involves setting up a few tools and then you can share with the click of a button.
The “Too Obvious” Reason TechMedia Is Stupid and Tim Cook Is Not
The breaking news of Apple’s possible acquisition of Beats makes more sense than the TechMedia pundits would have you believe.
Professionals Aren’t Going to Evaporate Due to Innovation
Karen Cator nailed it – your teacher is not going to be replaced by a robot. Despite common misconceptions, innovation does not destroy professions. Disruption occurs within an industry, but it tends to empower the professional. The media industry has been totally reinvented. Newspapers are nearly dead, television is dying a slow death, and the…
It’s not about the WaPo (or Bezos)
The news of Jeff Bezos’ acquisition of the Washington Post for $250M has created a flurry of prognostication about the impact Bezos will have on the DC newspaper. The more important question is how the acquisition will impact the industry. Bezos has already turned one print industry on its head and in the process helped…
Why I Love Undercover Boss
My wife and I watch very little TV. Every now and then we’ll flip it on, and recently we have found that Undercover Boss is one of the few wholesome shows out there that we enjoy watching.
6 ways successful media will react to your new media consumption habits
In a recent blog post, I outlined the core disruptions causing the Media Industry to change. Changes to distribution channels and the editorial role, the explosion of content sources, and the use of multi-media over a single dedicated medium have all become realities due to advances in technology and consumer demand. I received a bit…