Category Archives: media
Email vs. Text: It’s Really Business vs. Child’s Play
Lots of stories now about how email is obsolete and dumb because it’s only used by people 55 and older. Email providers are consequently wildly jerking their knees to change their products so as not to look “out of touch.” … Continue reading
Net Neutrality Decision is Pro-Big Business; Why Is the Pro-Big Business Party So Angry?
Congressional Republicans are “angry” the FCC voted to allow big communications companies to charge for Internet use because it creates “new regulations” and other stuff they think is bad for various, nebulous reasons. But if the FCC voted the opposite, … Continue reading
Yahoo Layoffs, Video Elimination Signal Surrender in User-Generated Content War
I got an email today from Yahoo saying they are ending their video service. I only have a few videos there because, from monitoring the hits, it wasn’t doing anything for my business (I’ve been on it for four years … Continue reading
Web Video’s Dilemma: Where to Put Ads Inside the Ads
The Internet is like Earth millions of years ago: a cooling mass of magma still acquiring a shape and function. With generations of users (read: customers) in the offing, advertisers and content producers like me are still looking for ways … Continue reading
Benchmade Knife, Delcam Video, Social Media Strategies are Cutting Edge
Pardon the pun but this article gives a terrific explanation of how videos combined with social media interactivity spearhead Benchmade Knife Company‘s marketing and advertising. Not only is it informative, it’s effective, inexpensive, easy to maintain, and entertaining all at … Continue reading
WikiLeaks, Assange; Journalism vs. Espionage: Whose Side Are You On?
… could become as important a journalistic tool as the Freedom of Information Act. -Time Magazine We are of assistance to peoples of all countries who wish to reveal unethical behavior in their governments and institutions. We aim for maximum political … Continue reading
Supermegatrend or Coincidence? ESPN Website for Women, Iran Divorce Rate Skyrockets
You make the call! What do Iran’s female revolt against marriage and ESPN’s new website for women have in common? I have my own theory but I want yours.
Rabbit Ears, High Tech Antennae Get Best Quality HD
People in the video business know the best looking, highest resolution HDTV picture you can get is not from cable or satellite but out of the air. The reason is broadcast stations’ over-the-air transmissions are received that way by the … Continue reading
Alcoholism on TV Revived by Falling Ratings, Liquor Ads, Product Placement, Bad Economy, Lobbyists
Belied by massive popularity, “Two and Half Men” is one of the worst shows on TV. I’ve been accused of not thinking with the majority before and this may be another such instance. Incompetently written, barely acted, staffed by felons, … Continue reading
Cubs Great Ron Santo Dead; Childhood Heroes Fade but Never Die
I had a wonderful childhood growing up in the Chicago suburbs with the exception of one affliction: I was a Cub fan. They usually lost, played poorly, and their ball park was (and still is) a softball diamond with no … Continue reading
