This is important. Historically, there’s been a buffer between star and audience.  And this buffer was managed by professionals who’d seen it all and told you how and when to play.  It was like everybody with a media profile had a coach.  And if you disobeyed him, you were booted from the team. But now, […]

We won. I’ve been reading this coffee table book about the Eagles.  Unfortunately, there’s not much in it I don’t know, but the pictures are fascinating.  David Geffen before dental work.  And Stephen Stills too.  When no one got up close and personal with a rock star unless they were having sex. By time they […]

"What they’ve latched onto, what people want, is recognition and to share their accomplishments." Rob Katz, CEO Vail Resorts Vail Resorts’ CEO On New EpicMix Application He’s talking about FarmVille.  That’s the "they" in the quote above.  According to this article, FarmVille is making $1 million PER DAY selling virtual goods surrounding their free game. […]

We are experiencing a revolution.  Caused by the computer, aided by the Internet, old media monoliths are crumbling and seedlings are popping up all over.  The old guard is protesting, wannabes are struggling for a toehold in the decaying old game and newbies are reinventing the media business unchallenged and unknown.  And to outsiders, trying […]