1. Mark Zuckerberg/Facebook Because that’s where the eyeballs are. Facebook far eclipses television and radio, it’s not only where you go to connect, it’s where you go to be informed. In an era of chaos, he who imparts order triumphs. Facebook killed MySpace because it was organized, there were rules. People say they prefer Android […]

We’re leaving eight billion dollars on the table! You’ve got to listen to Michael Rapino on Peter Kafka’s podcast. Or maybe not, you haven’t got that much time and don’t care but then you can’t get a ticket to the show and need a scapegoat and denigrate Ticketmaster and illustrate your lack of knowledge and […]

Utterly fascinating. The readout said “Steve Martin” but it did not sound like him. Obviously, it was him, but he didn’t sound “on,” but like a regular guy. And that’s who Steve is. Steve grew up in SoCal, Orange County, Garden Grove, worked at Disneyland, honed his chops at Knott’s Berry Farm and got a […]

You’ve got to make news. The fact your album is coming out is no longer news unto itself. And reviews are skipped. So if you’re a star act with a cultural impact the only way you’ll get traction is by creating a newsworthy event. Let’s say what you shouldn’t do. You shouldn’t put out a […]