Category Archives: Entertainment Industry Meets Tech

Artist’s Quickstart Guide Available Now!

The Artist’s Quickstart Guide to Building a Brand Online e-book is now available on Amazon’s Kindle e-reader. I’m proud to have completed this work with Kevin Hite. This is his first published project but his resume as a Designer and Developer for many of urban entertainment’s most widely read blogs, speaks for itself and his

Discussing the Legacy of Steve Jobs on SIRIUS XM

  In this on-demand video segment, I am a guest on SIRIUS XM’s The Mario Armstrong show discussing the legacy of visionary Steve Jobs and his impact on the world of entertainment.    

Building a Brand Online? Consider this Resource.

  The cover art for The Artist’s Quickstart Guide to Building a Brand Online has just been released. It is a project that I co-wrote with Kevin Hite, who many of you know as Zillz, founder of Unlimited Run, and Content Manager /Developer for several of the entertainment industries’ most well-respected blogs.  

Domain Ownership on Let’s Talk Digital

In this episode of Let’s Talk Digital, I’m discussing 2 Reasons why Ownership of a domain for your brand is an effective first step in building and establishing your personal and/or business brand.

The Basics of Building Your Brand (Now Available)

The decision to build a brand is a decision of empowerment that opens the door for a wide range of opportunities. In The Basics of Building Your Brand, I am providing an overview of what it takes to get started and some of the key elements of solidifying the foundation of a successful personal or

Is iTunes Match a Game Changer?

In this on-demand segment of Let’s Talk Digital, I cover Apple’s iCloud and introduce iTunes Match. Do you believe it will change the game as we know it? Leave your comments on Apple’s new cloud strategy.

Can Artists Empower Themselves Thru Tech?

In this on-demand segment, I cover rap/rock band’s Shinobi Ninja’s innovative concept via its iPhone app Shinobi Ninja Attacks. The app features numerous offline ways to gain incentives for being fans of the band and attending shows etc. This is the future reality of fan engagement. This episode originally aired on WXYC 89.3FM Chapel Hill,

Let’s Talk about Kred on SIRIUS XM

Today on SIRIUS XM, I’ll be on-air with host Mario Armstrong from CNN and the Today Show to share information about the new Social influence tool, Kred. Kred offers deep analytics and a transparency model that I predict will further inspire competitors such as Klout and PeerIndex, to take a closer look at their offerings

Does Twitter Followers Equal Sales and Relevancy?

In this on-demand segment originally broadcast on WXYC 89.3 FM, I discuss the phenomenon of Twitter followers and examine whether or not high follower counts has a real-world impact. Since the focus of this particular segment is entertainment, I leverage pop culture references to support my argument but the theme applies to all businesses and

What is the Legacy of Steve Jobs on Entertainment (SIRIUS XM)

Thursday afternoon, I was invited on the Mario Armstrong show on SIRIUS XM channel 128 to discuss the Legacy of Steve Jobs on the entertainment industry from a tech standpoint. I covered 3 areas, which lead off with Jobs’ impact on the music industry, which was ushering in the digital music era and creating a

Klout for Businesses and Brand Session Video

Here is the video overview for my presentation on Klout for Businesses and Brands to be delivered this Saturday at the Tuttleman Learning Complex at Temple University. My session starts at 10am in Room 407 A/B. Look forward to your attendance. Thank you for your support.

What is Onesheet.com?

Businesses and brands that interact with the media would benefit greatly from creating a profile on new service Onesheet. The traditional onesheet document is such a necessity in promotions and marketing that this service is expected to continue to gain huge traction. View the on-demand segment of Let’s Talk Digital to learn about Onesheet in