People who work hard often work too hard...May we learn to honor the hammock, the siesta, the nap and the pause in all its forms.
You Suck, It’s Ok
Lets' be honest, the first time any of us attempted to do something for the first time the results weren't great. The nature of being a beginner, to put it bluntly, is to suck. Going back to childhood, the first time we walked, rode a bike, wrote a sentence, swung a bat, swam, drew....you name … Continue reading You Suck, It’s Ok
Thought for the Week – Billie Jean King
Pressure is a privilege.
Careers in 20/20 – Tim Mickelborough
Tim Mickelborough joins this edition of Careers in 20/20. Originally from the UK, he's a veteran global marketing and media executive who has worked for some of the premier brands in the business both here and internationally. Currently Tim is the founder and CEO of the Global Marketing Exchange, a contemporary marketing apprenticeship program. Previously Tim … Continue reading Careers in 20/20 – Tim Mickelborough
Breeding Rats Is Not The Answer
No doubt some will find this post controversial. It is a complex topic that is better not reduced to provocative headlines like the one I chose. I'll admit I did so to get your attention as much as anything else. ok, enough set up, so what are we talking about? In an effort to control … Continue reading Breeding Rats Is Not The Answer
Thought for Labor Day
Without ambition one starts nothing. Without work one finishes nothing. The prize will not be sent to you. You have to win it. – Ralph Waldo Emerson
Thought for the Week – Jack Lemon
No matter how successful you get, always send the elevator back down.
How To Win By Not Playing
The boycotting of games this week, playoff games no less in some cases, in the NBA, WNBA and MLB is unprecedented in modern sports history. The players who instigated the boycott were justified in expressing their outrage and frustration and were appropriately supported by leagues, networks and sponsors. Another shooting of an unarmed African American … Continue reading How To Win By Not Playing
Careers in 20/20 – Jim Jones
Careers in 20/20 welcomes Jim Jones, a highly accomplished and well regarded thinker and strategist who helps companies and individuals with career development, organizational planning and inclusion. We are expanding the conversation with this episode, and hopefully others in the future, to address the urgent need for the industry to address the lack of diversity among … Continue reading Careers in 20/20 – Jim Jones
Careers in 20/20 – Eric Johnson
My friend and former colleague Eric Johnson joins Careers in 20/20. Eric has been operating at the forefront of the revolution in the sports and entertainment business for two decades. He is the Founder & CEO of WON Worldwide, a strategic revenue advisory firm dedicated to navigating the global sports and entertainment media landscape. He is … Continue reading Careers in 20/20 – Eric Johnson
Thought for the Week – George Carlin
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by those moments that take our breath away.
Careers in 20/20 – Lee Ann Daly
Lee Ann Daly, one of the premier marketers in the business, joins me for this edition of Careers in 20/20. Currently an investor, board member and advisor to a number of start ups, Lee Ann has worked in a variety of businesses-- entertainment, tech, media, retail, luxury and sports, and at every stage from publicly traded … Continue reading Careers in 20/20 – Lee Ann Daly
Careers in 20/20 – Steven Binder
Steven Binder has been a force in sales, marketing and media for quite some time and today he joins me for Careers in 20/20. Currently he is the founder and leader of SFB Advisors Corp, a highly successful consultancy helps companies in need of brand positioning and direct digital marketing expertise. Prior to opening his own … Continue reading Careers in 20/20 – Steven Binder
Thought for the Week – Maya Angelou
I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.
Careers in 20/20 – David Rone
We're on a roll of terrific guests at Careers in 20/20. It continues today with David Rone, a highly prominent and respected media executive, with management, deal making and brand building expertise in sports and entertainment. As much as anything David's career is built on forging enduring, strategic relationships across TV, sports, film, digital and … Continue reading Careers in 20/20 – David Rone
Thought for the Week – Norman MacEwan
We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.
Careers in 20/20 – Ed Erhardt
Ed Erhardt joins Careers in 20/20. He is near the top of any list of the most influential people in the sports and media business the past 25 years. From 1999 until his retirement in 2019 Ed was the President of Global Sales and Marketing for ESPN. During his tenure few people had more impact on the … Continue reading Careers in 20/20 – Ed Erhardt
Careers in 20/20 – Danielle DeLauro
Danielle DeLauro, EVP of the VAB (Video Advertising Bureau) and a highly respected executive and thought leader in media, joins me for this edition of Careers in 20/20. Few people are as knowledgeable about the massive changes impact the industry today. Danielle is connected with senior leaders across the business so she is very attuned … Continue reading Careers in 20/20 – Danielle DeLauro
Thought for the Week – Wayne Dyer
My goal is not to be better than anyone else, but to be better than I used to be.
My Next Chapter
I very am excited to announce that this week I started my new role as CMO of The Weather Group where I will oversee marketing activities for the company's portfolio of television and OTT/digital platforms, including The Weather Channel and Local Now. For the past six months I've talked with so many of you about … Continue reading My Next Chapter
Thought for the Week – Shane Parrish
Invest the best hours of your day on the biggest opportunity, not the biggest problem.
Careers in 20/20 – Wendell Scott
Wendell Scott, SVP for Disney Advertising Sales, joins me for this edition of Careers in 20/20. A 20-year veteran on Disney and ESPN, Wendell manages advertising revenue for ESPN’s X-Games, ESPN Deportes as well as the ESPN SEC and ACC College Sports Networks. He is one of the most well-liked and well-respected leaders in the business. … Continue reading Careers in 20/20 – Wendell Scott
Careers in 20/20 – Ray Katz
Ray Katz, a sports business, media, and marketing leader with over 25 years of experience, joins me for this edition of Careers in 20/20. Currently he is the Chief Operating Officer for CSMG, the Collegiate Sports Management Group, which secures, aggregates and sells marketing and media assets across Division 1, 2 and 3 colleges and universities. … Continue reading Careers in 20/20 – Ray Katz
Thought for the Week – Thomas Jefferson
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men (people) are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.
Careers in 20/20 – Randy Gerstenblatt
Randy Gerstenblatt, one of the most well known and well liked people in the business, joins this edition of Careers in 20/20. From senior sales leadership positions at ESPN, Six Flags Entertainment and Captivate, Randy has established an impressive track record of success. In addition to his proven sales experience, Randy also has been a … Continue reading Careers in 20/20 – Randy Gerstenblatt
Careers in 20/20 – Maria Weaver
Maria Weaver, CMO of Comcast Advertising, is my guest for this edition of Careers in 20/20. A proven leader with an impressive track record of success in our industry, Maria oversees marketing strategy, creative services, product marketing, demand generation and sales development for both Effectv and Freewheel. Maria has been recognized for her work as a … Continue reading Careers in 20/20 – Maria Weaver
Thought for the Week – Marcus Aurelius
You have power over your mind – not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.
Ladders versus Jungle Gyms
I'm not a fan of ladders. While I wouldn't describe myself as afraid of heights, they aren't my thing either. And as I age I grow increasingly afraid of falling. What I've learned to be more debilitating than a fear of heights, however, is the mindset that one should view their career path like a … Continue reading Ladders versus Jungle Gyms
Careers in 20/20 – Megan Cunningham
Megan Cunningham, a pioneer in brand storytelling and the Founder/CEO of Magnet Media, joins me for this edition of Careers in 20/20. She's an industry leader whose clients include Google, Chase, IBM, Goldman Sachs and a host of other blue chip brands. Megan is a passionate advocate for change, delivering great work and innovation, which in … Continue reading Careers in 20/20 – Megan Cunningham
Careers in 20/20 – Cliff Marks
Cliff Marks, one of the most accomplished executives in the media business, joins me in this edition of Careers in 20/20. He is the President of NCM, National CineMedia, the largest cinema advertising network in the U.S. Prior to joining NCM, Cliff spent 14 years at ESPN/ABC Sports, rising to SVP National Sales. Cliff brings … Continue reading Careers in 20/20 – Cliff Marks
Thought for the Week – Jim Valvano
My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person, he believed in me.
Observing Juneteenth
This year millions of Americans, myself included, are observing today in a way they never have before. It is the day traditionally celebrated by African Americans to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States. On June 19, 1865 Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas and announced that slavery was abolished. News traveled slowly … Continue reading Observing Juneteenth
Your Status Meetings Are Against the Law
"Let's go around the room and get everyone's updates. Fred, we'll start with you." Similar to the deafening roar emitted from race cars immediately following the "start your engines" announcement at the track, the words above are a virtual guaranteed trigger for everyone but Fred in the status meeting to open their phones or laptops … Continue reading Your Status Meetings Are Against the Law
Careers in 20/20 – Rob King
Rob King, Senior Vice President, Original Content at ESPN, joins this edition of Careers in 20/20. He is one the industry's most accomplished and well respected journalists and story tellers who has held a variety of roles during a 30+ year career. He joined ESPN in 2004 and during his career at the company he’s … Continue reading Careers in 20/20 – Rob King
Thought for the Week – Eleanor Roosevelt
A stumbling block for the pessimist is a stepping-stone to the optimist.
Who do you play for?
There’s a great scene in the Disney film “Miracle” about the 1980 US Olympic hockey team. Coach Herb Brooks is making the team endure countless punishing sprints following a lackluster effort in an exhibition game. At one point he reminds the players that who they play for is bigger than them: “The name on the … Continue reading Who do you play for?
Careers in 20/20 – Meridith Miller
Meridith Miller, VP of Marketing for Ampersand, joins me for this edition of Careers in 20/20. Before she orchestrated last year's successful rebrand of NCC to Ampersand, she held various senior business development roles for leading digital companies such as Twitter, Google and Mopub. Meridith started her career as an attorney. Meridith's multi-faceted background and accomplishments … Continue reading Careers in 20/20 – Meridith Miller
Careers in 20/20 – Steve Takeuchi
Veteran media executive Steve Takeuchi has been on the cutting edge of the trends driving ad sales for almost twenty years, including TV/digital integration, multi-platform asset management and the implementation of advanced advertising technologies. Currently he leads planning and advertising management for Hulu. Few are more experience at managing through change than Steve, so his … Continue reading Careers in 20/20 – Steve Takeuchi
Thought for the Week from David Lloyd George
Don't be afraid to take big steps. You can't cross a chasm in two small jumps.
Careers in 20/20 – Tom Dondero
One of the most well-liked and engaging pros in the business, Tom Dondero, joins this edition of Careers in 20/20. His career includes successful runs in sales at ESPN and USA Today. Tom is is the founder of Mindful-TDM a consulting firm specializing in media sales optimization and executive development. He works every day with leaders … Continue reading Careers in 20/20 – Tom Dondero
For What It's Worth 