In New York, meeting with ad agencies and content partners, with a noontime stroll through Times Square to watch the Inauguration. Lots said, but how about this as an inaugural goal from President Obama: “feed hungry minds.” We like that. And while meeting with the fabulous Nancy Donner and Matt Sussman of FORA partner The …
Monthly Archive: January 2009
Jan 19
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http://www.youtube.com/get_playerIt has been a remarkable two years covering the hundreds of events, discussions and debates that culminate on Inauguration Day. On this Martin Luther King Jr. Day, I give you the interview of the man standing next to me at the end of Obama’s acceptance speech at Invesco Field in Denver. Phildell, a young, charismatic …
Jan 08
Discovery Channel’s Dirty Jobs Guy a Must See
Mike Rowe, the host of Dirty Jobs,gives a rousing talk about the most humane way to castrate a lamb at the EG 08 conference. I have watched a few of these programs on the Discovery Channel and find them mildly amusing. During this event, Mike exudes intellect, knowledge and speaking skills. But the most entertaining …
Jan 07
Matt Harding Sets the Record Straight on Viral Video Hoax
Viral video sensation Matt Harding responds to the video from his Entertainment Gathering appearance where he shatters the hearts of millions and proclaims Where the Hell is Matt? was just an ‘elaborate hoax’ for a marketing company. You can read his response here. UPDATE: Watch Matt’s response at MacWorld 2009 here. I sensed Harding’s facetiousness …
Jan 01
Year of the…..
I received a delightful email from Trevar Mazza, our head of media production, just after midnight. We surpassed a million monthly pageviews for the first time, minutes before the clock turned midnight on the final day of the month, and year. “What a fantastic way to ring in 2009, the year of the FORA. Happy …
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