Could Microsoft Exit the Media Business?

Interesting story from Adage.com via themediaminute.com
NEW YORK (AdAge.com) — Microsoft is, without a doubt, a giant in the world of online advertising, but lately it’s been about assembling the platforms that power advertising — both display and search — rather than building the media properties that attract eyeballs in the first place.
Which begs the question: [...]

Where to Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing

It was 40 years ago this month that man first stepped foot on the Moon, and celebrations around the country are reminding Americans of just how amazing the feat was. For those who need a refresher, the Apollo 11 mission took off from Cape Canaveral at the Kennedy Space Center on July 16, 1969, shooting [...]

Digital Media Conference East

If you are in the DC area and are unable to make to our Danny Meyer event on June 25th I would recommend this event…not only because of the topic and the speakers, but one of our good friends, Limor Schafman, is involved.
On June 25th, the Digital Media Conference East (http://www.digitalmediaconference.com/east/) is taking place at [...]

Frontline on PBS: “Inside the Meltdown” on Feb 17th

When it comes to explaining, exploring and defining issues of the day, I am a huge fan of Frontline on PBS. From Walmart to credit card scams to the health care crisis and everything in between, the producers at Frontline really get it…and I, for one, am looking forward to the show this week entitled [...]

The Presidents’ Club

This is one amazing photograph!
WASHINGTON – Confronting a grim economy and a Middle East on fire, Barack Obama turned Wednesday to perhaps the only people on the planet who understand what he’s in for: the four living members of the U.S. presidents’ club. In an image bound to go down in history, every living U.S. [...]

A Kids Eye View of the Obama Inauguration on January 20th

Hats off to the folks at Nickelodeon for their interest in kids and the presidential campaign.
NEW YORK – Nickelodeon TV, the children’s network, is getting ready to cover its first presidential inauguration.
Young reporters Lily Collins, rocker Phil Collins’s daughter, and J.J. (the network would not release his last name) will be in Washington on [...]