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The Mayor Rules Again
I’ve documented ad nauseum my complicated history with John Landgraf, the FX Networks czar who I worked for during the first five years of his now two decade run. John is a remarkably intelligent, passionate and successful leader and visionary, who has the tenacity of a pit bull when he believes he is accurate in
Woke Up This Morning…
Now, PUH-LEESE stop worrying. No, no, NO, a thousand times no, I DID NOT ACTUALLY get myself a gun. I posed for that picture on a recent trip at the home of a friend’s friend, who is a legal owner, a well-adjusted father and husband, and who has a background with the military, And no,
Observer. Consligliere? Underwear Consultant!
As most of us (well, all but my COVID-paranoid friends) are preparing for barbecues amd fireworks, some of the richest and most prominent people in media and tech are packing for a conference to be staged this week in Sun Valley, Idaho. Run by Allen and Company, celebrating its centennial, this has been described as
What I Did For Love
I sometimes look with deep envy at so many of my peers and relatives who are celebrating decades of wedded bliss with partners who have chosen to share ach others’ life journies and DNA with to create a true sense of family, community and support. Through my daily ritual of social media hope, and given
Minions Mean Millions (And Billions)
Actually, HUNDREDS of millions. A projected $129.2M, to be sure, potentially a July 4th weekend all-time record for an animated movie. Considering its release is on the heels of a disappointing debut for LIGHTYEAR, as well as an overabundance of caution being urged by the feckless fearmongers predicting COVID-19 doom (yeh, that’s you, my darling
12-2= 16>10
For exactly a century if you were a fan of USC’s football team your dream scenario would be to be successful enough to win a conference championship from among schools exclusively located in the Pacific time zone and potentially play on New Year’s Day in the Rose Bowl, a game that eventually grew in national
Something’s GOTTA Give
In the business world, in many companies today is New Year’s Eve. Fiscal years are ending today, halftime results for the calendar year are being tallied and, in the few healthy companies, a chance for a victory lap just before a long weekend. Hardly the case in many media and tech companies. In the past
May His Memory Be A Blessing. And A Reminder.
So just when I thought things were bleak for me I learned early today of the untimely passing of yet another business colleague who I used to see frequently back when people actually interacted in person and when I used to have a position of influence. So yes, it’s incredibly tragic that Tommy Cheng, a
It’s That Time Of The Month Again
An interesting commentary on MediaPost yesterday caught my eye, regarding the precarious state of senior spending power. To be sure, it’s a worthwhile read. It reinforces some realities about the evolving state of what and how seniors (those over 65) are coping with the economic pressuees of recent inflation trends and its impact on their