We work in television. Being creative is how we make our living. Some of us are clever. Some are witty and some are even smart. Whatever combination you are, it’s at least expected you know how to speak the English language. However, more and more I hear people speaking in catch phrases, short hand and … Read more
Less you think TV is all doctor shows, crime dramas, and reality fluff – there are some television shows that are attempting to make a difference. The new reality direction is aimed at childhood obesity. As I’ve noted in an earlier post, obesity in America is an epidemic. One in twenty-five children is obese. I … Read more
It wasn’t too many years ago when they put TV’s in elevators. I must admit it was a marvel. I could travel 32 stories straight up in a small box standing shoulder to knee with other New Yorkers and get the latest headlines, stock quotes and weather. By the time I reached the 17th floor … Read more
Got a video recording device? Congratulations you’re a journalist. YouTube announced the launch of YouTube Direct, a new tool that allows news and media organizations to request, review, and rebroadcast YouTube clips directly from YouTube users. Let me spell it out for you. If you have a camera, a phone that records video or a … Read more
I am a New Yorker — pay no attention to the fact that I moved to New Jersey, we all make mistakes — there’s no place like New York. Where else can you get a hamburger at 3am, or meet someone for a cup of coffee at midnight if you’re so inclined. New York City … Read more
What’s a brand? Well look around, they’re everywhere. From Nike to Xerox and from Lifetime Television for women to ESPN the total sports network. If you have any connection to the internet everything you say on the web becomes part of your brand. If you’re on Twitter and you post tweets saying, “Just woke up … Read more