Three posts I shared on my blog at WeGrowMedia.com share common themes: Written Off: The Fight to Remain Relevant Building a Legacy 2011: The Year of Writers and Creators In each I explore the value of what we create everyday, and how it affects future generations. As 2010 comes to a close, a year that… Continue reading Remaining Relevant and Building a Legacy
Month: December 2010
Why an Unconference is a Powerful Event Format
On my blog at WeGrowMedia.com, I take a look at an unconference, explaining what it is and giving an intimate look at one I attended recently: Book Camp NYC. I also shared some lessons I took away from it, including: “Sometimes, conferences can be so complex, they get in the way of the value they… Continue reading Why an Unconference is a Powerful Event Format
The Curation Dilemma for Publishers
In my blog at WeGrowMedia.com, I explore the differences between curation, collection and experience from the point of view of publishers and media companies. I compare personal collections that we have as hobbies, to a publishers decision on which content to present to their audience. An excerpt: “The drive for offering ‘more’ is not always… Continue reading The Curation Dilemma for Publishers
The Importance of Focusing on Long-Term Value
Last Thanksgiving, I wrote a post reflecting on what we can learn from the luminaries of the 20th century. This year, I shared some thoughts on how I am working towards my goals, and building something of lasting value: Giving Thanks – For Our Ability to Shape the Future
What Can Publishers Learn From Pixar
From my blog at WeGrowMedia.com: In the early 1980’s Disney didn’t know what to do with John Lasseter’s talent, so they let him go. A quarter century later, after co-founding Pixar, he now runs Disney’s animation efforts. Click here for some thoughts on why publishers may want to take note: Creating the Future of Publishing:… Continue reading What Can Publishers Learn From Pixar
Some Recent Interviews With Publishing Movers & Shakers
I’ve had the chance to chat with some really interesting folks recently – individuals who are helping to shape the future of publishing. Click the images below to hear each conversation:
Commerce vs Community: What We Can Learn from the SoHo District in New York City
In my blog at WeGrowMedia.com, I explore the history of SoHo in New York City, and how the threat of a huge public works project helped a community of artists form. Now, several decades later, little is left of that original community, as businesses have “unlocked the value” of that area. Read the post here:… Continue reading Commerce vs Community: What We Can Learn from the SoHo District in New York City