Sep 4The Rise of the Cozy WebFinding Digital Coziness in an Overstimulating Online World In recent years, we’ve seen the rise of a more relaxed, community-oriented corner of the internet, often referred to as the “cozy web.” This trend, coined by Venkatesh Rao, favors simplicity, familiarity, and sincerity over sensationalism and clickbait. As someone fascinated by the interplay between technology and society, I view…Cozy Web3 min readCozy Web3 min read
Aug 4Words Matter: Redefining the Modern WorkplaceCo-authored by Bob Hutchins, MSc and Don Donahue In the symphony of business, words, policies, and actions are crucial in composing our corporate melodies. They are like unique chords, striking familiar tones, but in a refreshingly new way, stirring the soul and evoking fresh emotions. …Work7 min readWork7 min read
Jul 16Beyond Authenticity: The Rise of Possibility in the AI Era for Artists, Entrepreneurs, and InnovatorsMarshall McLuhan, a media theorist who was ahead of his time, once said, “Art is anything you can get away with.” Standing on the edge of an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming the norm, his words resonate deeply. The world of creativity, business, and innovation is changing, and…AI4 min readAI4 min read
Jul 4The Secret Life of Brands: Connecting with Customers on a Deeper LevelSeth Godin has a knack for condensing complex ideas into simple, powerful statements. One of his comments that I often find myself ruminating on goes like this, “If Nike opened a hotel, I think we would be able to guess pretty accurately what it would be like. …Branding4 min readBranding4 min read
Apr 10The possibility that our new innovations and technologies could re-humanize us.I know the title sounds like clickbait. But hear me out. (or read me out) What if we have been focusing on the wrong things to define what’s ‘human’ and ‘normal’? What if a shift in the definition of healthy human behavior and how time is best spent can be…AI6 min readAI6 min read
Mar 30Personalization Uncovered: The Surprising Ways Hyper-Targeted Advertising Influences Our Thoughts, Choices, and LivesAs technology progresses, advertisers are increasingly turning to personalized marketing techniques in order to reach their target audiences. Personalization marketing is hyper-targeted advertising that utilizes data collection and analysis to tailor ads to individual users. When you log in to your Amazon account, the way the page looks and what…Personalization4 min readPersonalization4 min read
Mar 2*Special Edition*- Master Mind/Coaching OpportunityDear Subscribers, My good friend, Don Donahue, and I are in the process of putting together a Master Mind/Coaching program. It’s called Creative Critical Thinking: Problem-Solving for the Future. Don and I have been “pivoting” for years, (before it was an annoying buzzword). We have not let a certain lane…Growth4 min readGrowth4 min read
Feb 16The Rise of the Evident ExpertThe rise of AI and ChatGPT has been a boon for the marketing, writing, and creative industries. From instant generating writing apps to tools that will create near-perfect product images, to websites that create themselves. And this will only continue to grow exponentially over the next couple of years. …ChatGPT4 min readChatGPT4 min read
Jan 30What media format will ChatGPT and AI bring back that was previously obsolete?ChatGPT and AI have the potential to bring back a variety of media formats that have been rendered obsolete in recent years. One of Marshall McLuhan’s 4 laws of media states that all new forms of media cause something to be retrieved from the past. For instance, when the new…Marshall Mcluhan3 min readMarshall Mcluhan3 min read
Dec 29, 2022My year in review and new beginnings for 2023This past year of “back to normal” has been anything but for most of us. The thing about post-pandemic times, or ‘post’ anything for that matter, is that it still has the residual effects of whatever came before AND simultaneously the vision for a different future. History shows us this…Change3 min readChange3 min read
