Dfinity launched Internet Computer last week. ICP, its cryptocurrency, already has a market cap of over $30 billion. This article is not about the value of owning ICP or how or why you may or may not want to trade crypto. I’m not going to offer any financial advice here. What interests me is how…
Nonfungible tokens, or NFTs, have recently been the subject of an enormous amount of hype. For the uninitiated, NFTs are tokenized versions of assets that owners receive virtual certificates of sole ownership for, which are tracked and traded on a blockchain. In essence, NFTs are speculative financial assets that can be attached to a multitude…
As the world returns to normal and employees are called back to work, Anthony Klotz, an associate professor of management at Texas A&M University predicts “The great resignation is coming.” You’ll probably agree. As a society, we’ve had a lot of time to think about how we want to live, and one conclusion has become…
Editor’s Note: It’s Asian Pacific American Heritage Month again, and this year, it feels different. It feels like we can own our voice. So we speak, in all our varied capacities and capabilities. We commissioned powerful illustrations, words, a video diary and a self-portrait from a multitalented media buyer turned artist, a memorable copywriter, a…
NFTs, Clubhouse, Spotify’s acquisition of the Locker Room app, and many other investments, acquisitions, platforms and technologies that have emerged recently are all in support of the rise of the creator economy–providing tools for creators to create and more importantly, distribute, promote and collect funds through smart contracts, blockchain and cryptocurrency. Among these advancements there’s…
Over the last few months, I’ve been feeling more optimistic than usual. Yuh-Jung Youn recently won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress, and Chloe Zhao is the first woman of color to win Best Director for Minari and Nomadland, respectively. Moments like these may seem insignificant, but to a community that went nearly invisible and…
As she approached the entrance to the club, she gave the frame of her new prescription AR glasses a gentle squeeze. When she got to the door, it appeared to turn green, indicating recognition that she was over 21 years of age. Then, a message appeared along with a friendly voice asking for the 5…
On March 11, 2020, the NBA indefinitely suspended the season after a player tested positive for Covid-19. It was a frightening moment that sent shock waves across the nation. Other leagues quickly followed the NBA, leading to a standstill across professional sports. Countries around the world were imposing strict and immediate lockdowns on all facets…
Doritos Mexico just debuted an ad in anticipation of Mother’s Day featuring families with two moms called, “Thanks Mom, and Mom.” The new spot, created by Slap Global, shows kids standing on a theater stage, reading letters thanking their moms for all that they do, and all they have overcome to create and nurture their…
I’ve wrestled with the violence, the hate and the pain, with the horrific shootings in Atlanta in March hitting particularly close to home as they were a mile from where I used to live. Some days, it’s hard to see if we’ll ever be truly seen as part of this country. Just take Daniel Dae…
The advertising industry as a whole is failing–failing to diversify teams in an authentic way. This week, we saw Home Depot and Motel 6 step down from working with The Richards Group after its founder, Stan Richards, made racially fueled comments. While I don’t condone what Richards said, there’s something bigger going on here. Instead…
The time to act as Hispanics and for Hispanics is now. Hispanic Heritage Month might end today, but the importance of this fundamental community continues 365 days a year. The dam is breaking and the water is leaking. It’s up to you to put your hands on the wall and push, to be a part…
Marketing and pop culture have always been connected, especially when Hollywood makes the character work in the field. We have seen public relations on display in Sex and the City, advertising in Mad Men and crisis communications in Scandal. Social media marketing is now under the spotlight in Netflix’s new show Emily in Paris. Actress…
On Sept. 25, Nathan Apodaca took a ride on his longboard, casually sipping a jug of Ocean Spray Cran-Raspberry juice and lip-syncing to Fleetwood Mac’s “Dreams.” The resulting video and mood it evoked took the internet by storm, garnering 28.7 million views on TikTok and inspiring copycat videos from everyday people and celebs. Naturally, Tom…
If you’re scared that your role might be eliminated in the post-pandemic economy, concerned about the accelerating speed of innovation, or just worried that artificial intelligence, machine learning or business process automation might take your job, here are some things you can do to make yourself indispensable. A little recent history Before the pandemic, fear…
Disney remains one of the most admired brands in the world because it delivers memorable storytelling that moves people. It knows how to touch people’s hearts and has built an ecosystem where consumers can relive their beloved film or TV show through merchandise, music, live experiences, theme parks, etc.–a world-class system that few entertainment companies…
Election season is known to be a particularly heavy fundraising time of year. Candidates, PACs and nonprofits send emails, make phone calls and text us. For many of us, it becomes white noise, until you see something that stands out–which is Aidy Bryant. SNL’s Aidy Bryant took a creative approach to helping a candidate from…
“I’m speaking.” What kind of time are we living in when a woman in power speaking has to repetitively ask a man to stop interrupting her? Sad to say, we are still living it. Women on social cheered, twitter memes went viral and GIF’s were already circulating–all in support of Sen. Kamala Harris during Wednesday’s…
For the media companies that were scrambling to adhere to Apple’s new guidelines under iOS 14, news of the delay of the mandatory permission request resulted in a huge sigh of relief. I think the biggest sigh came from Facebook. However, this is not Apple backing down. They are merely giving publishers and developers more…
Regardless of which side of the political aisle you might sit on, it’s difficult to deny that Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease and the top advisor on the White House’s coronavirus task force, is a proficient spokesperson during a crisis. A July Morning Consult/Politico poll showed 62%…
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