“Lizzie McGuire” Positioning Deep-Dive
Some strategic considerations about what made the television series Lizzie McGuire resonate well with its tween audience, for marketing’s sake.
The Independent Recording Artist’s Guide to Infrastructure
LaRussell’s approach builds for the long term in music, business and technology. These are the elements that make his music machine go.
The Culture of Blogging
If I was thinking of building influence as a brand or creator today, I’d build my foundations on the strategies of bloggers in the early 2000s.
Defining the New Millennium with Hype Williams
With his signature directorial style, Hype Williams ushered hip-hop and R&B into the new millennium visually.
The Building Blocks of Ghetto Fabulous
From the parties, to the music, to simply living fly, these are the building blocks of Ghetto Fabulous.
Building Community with Issa Rae
Issa Rae got to Hollywood using original content as a platform for building genuine community. Her strategy unlocked the model for doing so online.
Breaking Down Lebron’s SpringHill Company for Modern Creators
The SpringHill Company is a creative example of owning your IP. This is how to build a brand for business in the Creator Economy.
What Y2K Taught Us About the Metaverse
As the Metaverse sets the stage for the next cultural reset, Y2K and the decade that followed gives us glimpses into possibilities opened when tech and culture collide.