My Guilty Pleasure in 2020
During 2020 I developed a guilty pleasure which is that I have been watching—and loving—cringeworthy reality TV shows streaming on Netflix, Hulu, and TLC.
It all started with an age-old relationship challenge
whereby my girlfriend…
Nerding Out in the Milky Way
The European Space Agency (ESA) launched the Gaia space
observatory in 2013. Its mission is to “chart a three-dimensional map of our
Galaxy, the Milky Way, in the process revealing the composition, formation and evolution
of the Galaxy.”…
Seeking Inspiration as the Year Draws to a Close
As we come to the end of a tough year, and collectively look forward to better times in 2021, I thought I’d share an enlightening book, for you to add to your gift list this Holiday season. It’s just $12.95, and in my humble opinion…
COVID-19 and the Music Industry
With more people homebound, the demand for new
music is significant. The good news is that many artists are releasing new
albums, singles and music videos as we continue dealing with COVID-19.
November is shaping up to be a great month…
The Amazement Continues
As the number of unicorn companies continues to expand, I wonder what the next Uber or Snowflake might be. Something that is already here, we just don’t quite get the impact it will have a decade later. To that end, I share…
Surviving, Then Thriving
COVID-19 has without a doubt been the most significant event in living memory, in terms of its impact on every person on earth. We all know someone that’s had the virus. And too many know of someone lost to the virus.
Many business…
Unlimited Access – A Transformation of Music Listeners’ Buying Experience
Anyone over the age of 20 can remember back to the process
of purchasing music before streaming and MP3 services. When I look back, I am
flummoxed by our buying practices of the day.
First there was the CD selection where we knew a…
The Importance of Adaptability
With COVID-19, consumer behaviours changed quickly over the past year. Many businesses have shut their doors. People are settling into working from home and lifestyles have changed. Businesses are focused on reducing costs while others…
Pivoting In Troubling Times
Whether it’s working in the highest turnover White House in US history or being locked out of comedy clubs, these troubling times have been a showcase of human resourcefulness. Hey, people need to make a living, right? The tell-all book has flourished over these past few...