He who can go to the fountain does not go to the water jar.
Careers in 20/20 – Shelly Palmer
Shelly Palmer is one of the most prominent and well respected voices in technology, marketing and media today. CEO of the Palmer Group, Shelly influences people globally across the industry through his podcast, widely read daily newsletter, frequent appearances on Good Day New York, CNN and CNBC, and influential books. He's an entrepreneur who has … Continue reading Careers in 20/20 – Shelly Palmer
Reinventing Sports Media In the Covid 19 Era
What impact will the pandemic have on upcoming sports media rights negotiations? Once the games return, team owners, league executives and collegiate sports administrators face huge decisions about the primary financial engine that drives each of their respective sports: the television broadcasting rights. Those decisions will impact millions of Americans. To cut to the chase, … Continue reading Reinventing Sports Media In the Covid 19 Era
Careers in 20/20 – Sean Hanrahan
It was a thrill to have my friend and former boss Sean Hanrahan join me for a Careers in 20/20 discussion. Think of all the amazing sponsorships and marketing activations ESPN has done for the past 20 years and you will begin to understand the impact on our business of Sean's creativity, innovation and leadership. … Continue reading Careers in 20/20 – Sean Hanrahan
Thought for the Week from Robert Browning
Motherhood: all love begins and ends there.
Careers in 20/20 – Sandra Garcia
Sandra Garcia is a savvy, rising star in media sales and marketing. She is the founder, owner and lead marketer for Encounter Your Potential, an agency that helps global companies with brand elevation, PR and brand awareness. Before becoming a successful entrepreneur, she held corporate marketing roles at Time Warner Cable and CNNMoney. A former … Continue reading Careers in 20/20 – Sandra Garcia
We Are All Surfers
I originally posted this short piece about career transitions on February 24, 2020. Little did I or anyone else know at the time that a global pandemic would strike in the coming weeks and, among other things, cost millions their jobs. Sadly, the message of this post is more relevant than ever but I hope … Continue reading We Are All Surfers
Careers in 20/20 – Josh Richman
Josh Richman started with his dream job out of college, working for Rolling Stone. He found his calling in marketing and advanced his career by moving with the trends in the industry. From ESPN, to Tribune Media, to DailyMail.com to leading start ups in the CPG space - Josh's path offers many lessons. He joins … Continue reading Careers in 20/20 – Josh Richman
Thought for the Week from Bill Ackman
I’ve always had this view that success is not a straight line up. If you read the stories of successful people, almost every successful person has had to deal with some degree of hardship, whether that hardship is personal hardship, health-related hardship, or a business issue.
Careers in 20/20 – Brian Keane
As the founder and president of SmartPower, Brian Keane is a global leader in the renewable energy movement. Author, entrepreneur, grassroots organizer, and veteran of presidential campaigns, he's built an impressive career in politics and public service. He joins me in the latest "Careers in 20/20" to offer great advice for anyone seeking to make … Continue reading Careers in 20/20 – Brian Keane
Careers in 20/20 – John Kosner
For more than 25 years John Kosner has been at the forefront of the massive transformation in the ways we watch, engage and interact with sports on every screen. All sports fans have been impacted by his work. John was the EVP/General Manager for ESPN Digital and Print Media for many years in addition to … Continue reading Careers in 20/20 – John Kosner
Careers in 20/20 – Rob Simmelkjaer
Lawyer, senior media executive, TV journalist, entrepreneur - Rob Simmelkjaer has worn many hats successfully in his career. He helped launch ESPN's coverage of the NBA. At NBC Sports he introduced a number of new businesses and covered the Olympics as part of the on-air talent team. Now he's running a start up he founded … Continue reading Careers in 20/20 – Rob Simmelkjaer
Thought for the Week from George Crane
There is no future in any job. The future lies in the person who holds the job.
Careers in 20/20 – Paula Schwear
She majored in graphic design but built an impressive agency career leading account teams for major brands, winning new business and recruiting and training talent for big time promotional marketing shops like Ryan Partnership and TracyLocke. Now she's a successful entrepreneur, running a business dedicated to helping high school students navigate the college application process. … Continue reading Careers in 20/20 – Paula Schwear
Careers in 20/20 – Rick Alessandri
One way to land a job in sports after college is to start working full time in the business before graduating. Watch my discussion with Rick Alessandri to learn how he went from landing his first job in sports while still a student at Fordham to working in senior roles for ESPN and Univision. Now … Continue reading Careers in 20/20 – Rick Alessandri
Careers in 20/20 with Matt Sweeney
How do you end up with one of the biggest jobs in media, overseeing $15 billion in annual client investment? Matt Sweeney, Chief Investment Officer for GroupM U.S., shares his story in today's edition of Careers in 20/20. He offers timeless advice for the Class of 2020 and job seekers of all ages. Enjoy and … Continue reading Careers in 20/20 with Matt Sweeney
Thought for the Week
Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth. Mike Tyson
Careers in 20/20 with Kate Pikul
Many top pros broke into the business on the agency side. In this edition of Careers in 20/20 TraceyLocke's Kate Pikul talks about the various roles she's played over 20 years at one of the top promotional marketing agencies in the business. Now responsible for talent recruitment, she is an outstanding source of advice and … Continue reading Careers in 20/20 with Kate Pikul
Careers in 20/20 with John Zaccario
Today's interview is with John Zaccario, EVP Advertising Sales for the Game Show Network and board member at the Video Advertising Bureau (VAB). John talks about his journey from being a production assistant at ABC Sports to leading sales for a major cable network. He offers great advice for anyone just starting out their careers. … Continue reading Careers in 20/20 with John Zaccario
Careers in 20/20 with Sarah Hollis
How does someone who majored in biology become a highly respected leader in sports marketing and media? In the latest installment of Careers in 20/20 Sarah Hollis, Chief Marketing and Revenue Officer for USA Track & Field shares how she pivoted from being a college athlete interested in medicine to a career working for some … Continue reading Careers in 20/20 with Sarah Hollis
Thought for the Week
Talent is God given. Be humble. Fame is man-given. Be grateful. Conceit is self-given. Be careful. John Wooden
Careers in 20/20 with Patricia Betron
In today's edition of Careers in 20/20, my friend and former colleague, Patricia Betron, SVP at Disney Advertising Sales, shares some key moments from her career journey and invaluable advice for the Class of 2020. Please share with any young people in your networks. Enjoy and stay safe!
Careers in 20/20 with Spence Kramer
Today I'm releasing the first in a series of video interviews with accomplished professionals called Careers in 20/20. My goal is to provide encouragement and job search advice to the Class of 2020, a great group of young people uniquely impacted by the pandemic. You can read more about it here. Spence Kramer, principal at … Continue reading Careers in 20/20 with Spence Kramer
Helping the Class of 2020
A few weeks ago I published Dear Class of 2020, an open letter to college seniors expressing my sadness for the pandemic's terrible impact on the their final semester and sharing some potential long term benefits from this nightmare situation. The engagement and feedback with the piece were tremendous, beyond anything I expected. It got … Continue reading Helping the Class of 2020
Thought for the Week
Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy. Dale Carnegie
Social Media In A Post Virus World
It's not hard to find predictions about the long term impact the coronavirus pandemic will have on the ways we work and live. History has a way of making fools of even the most intelligent prognosticators, so I tend to be skeptical of those who speak too confidently about what this means for the future. … Continue reading Social Media In A Post Virus World
Know Thyself During Your Job Search
Sadly because of the pandemic many more people are currently, or soon will be, looking for a new job. As someone going through a career transition currently, I put together a brief video to share a few thoughts on the process. I hope it's useful. Also, I want to thank everyone for reading my blog … Continue reading Know Thyself During Your Job Search
How Big Business Can Help Save Small Business
Fortune 500 companies can play a huge role in saving local businesses that may hurt financially short term but will pay dividends in the long run
Thought for the Week
Richard Petty didn't always have the best car and still won the most races. Giving a great car to a no-talent driver won't make 'em a winner. They're more likely to wreck the thing first. It's the driver sitting behind the wheel that counts most. Cale Yarborough
Col. Mustard, with the revolver…
On any given day since the coronavirus confined us to our home you're likely to hear the following exchange at our kitchen table: "Miss Scarlet, with the candlestick, in the dining room." "Pass." "Pass." "I've got something." Need an explanation? Well, if you do it means you haven't experienced the greatest game ever invented: Clue. … Continue reading Col. Mustard, with the revolver…
No Piling On
For today's post I put together a video to share one simple piece of invaluable advice for having better meetings. I hope you enjoy it. Stay safe and healthy everyone!
A Leader’s Three Most Powerful Words
I don't know. I don't mean I don't know what a leader's three post powerful words are. I mean the words are "I don't know." But wait, that seems crazy. Aren't leaders supposed to have the answers? I don't know means weakness, indecision, lack of preparation...right? Not necessarily. Now of course if a leader answers every … Continue reading A Leader’s Three Most Powerful Words
Thought For the Week
"Trying and struggling look like incompetence right up until the moment you achieve success." Shane Parrish
Dear Class of 2020
An open letter to college seniors from a proud parent of one You guys got a raw deal. The final semester of college is supposed to be one of the most memorable times of your life. You worked hard and deserved a chance to celebrate the final days of youthful freedom with your families and … Continue reading Dear Class of 2020
Covid-19 and Our Best Selves
Thanks to Covid-19 there's been more talk about working from home the past week then anytime I can remember. This is not a piece about how to work better from home, it's about how we can be better at home when we're working. The closing of workplaces presents a unique opportunity for all of us … Continue reading Covid-19 and Our Best Selves
What Brackets Can Teach Us, Even in a Year with No Tournaments
Below is written version of the video blog I posted on Monday, March 16 which you can see here. My first draft of this post was written before they canceled the NCAA basketball tournaments. Rather than kill the idea, I decided to revise it in an effort to still share the point I originally wanted … Continue reading What Brackets Can Teach Us, Even in a Year with No Tournaments
VIDEO: What Brackets Can Teach Us, Even In A Year With No Tournaments
Thought for the Week
"What should be done eventually, must be done immediately." Jeremy Foley
TikTok vs Snapchat – A Guide for Marketers
Here's a link to invaluable overview for marketers of two of the most popular apps for younger demos from Charles Kush.
How Do You Measure Success?
How do you measure success in a job? Anyone updating a resume or preparing for a job interview gives this question a lot of thought. Good resumes provide specific examples of accomplishments and achievements, not just descriptions of the jobs one has held. Often that takes a lot of words and multiple pages. But is … Continue reading How Do You Measure Success?