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Why The Rise Of Video Podcasting Is Not Killing Audio

April 8, 2025
State of Video Podcasting

Evolutions is the offshoot of the original flagship Podcast Movement conference, and I spent last week there in Chicago. It was a weird vibe. Early Podcast Movement conferences reminded me of old-school radio conferences – high energy mixed with electric curiosity. That’s not to say this one didn’t have energy, but it was nervous energy. … Continue reading Why The Rise Of Video Podcasting Is Not Killing Audio »

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Advice To Radio From The Bob Dylan Biopic “A Complete Unknown”

January 28, 2025
Bob Dylan

The 2024 film “A Complete Unknown” uses Bob Dylan’s electric controversy as a lens to examine a timeless business dilemma: how do established brands navigate radical change? While on its surface it’s a Bob Dylan biopic chronicling his journey from folk darling to electric revolutionary, the film offers real insights into every business’s challenges when … Continue reading Advice To Radio From The Bob Dylan Biopic “A Complete Unknown” »

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Jack White Upends “Because We’ve Always Done It That Way”

December 10, 2024
Jack White

Over the years, “Because we’ve always done it that way” has become a bit of a caricature. We picture someone in the boardroom answering “Why are we doing that?” with the dreaded habitual response. I don’t remember the last time I heard someone say that, and yet…it is done repeatedly. It’s not to say that … Continue reading Jack White Upends “Because We’ve Always Done It That Way” »

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Breaking Bad Habits: Don’t Litter In Walter White’s Territory

November 26, 2024

There have been many famous anti-litter campaigns over the years: Woodsy the Owl’s “Give a Hoot! Don’t pollute,” “Keep America Beautiful” with Iron Eyes Cody, the Indigenous person who cried at the sight of litter being tossed out of cars, and the “Don’t Mess With Texas” campaign initiated by the Texas DOT. Now the state … Continue reading Breaking Bad Habits: Don’t Litter In Walter White’s Territory »

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Your Brand’s Strength Or Weakness? It’s A Matter Of Perspective.

November 12, 2024

  “Your greatest strength begets your greatest weakness” is a quote typically attributed to William Shakespeare. The idea is that excelling in one dimension may reveal a vulnerability in another. For example, the military that develops overwhelming superiority on its northern flank may find itself under-prepared for an attack on its southern flank. While one … Continue reading Your Brand’s Strength Or Weakness? It’s A Matter Of Perspective. »

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