Jul 27, 2011
We all know MSM is in trouble and has been for some time. And because of that, many outlets are experimenting with innovative ways to reinvent themselves. This isn’t new. But it was reinforced recently at MESH11. Emily Bell, formerly of the Guardian and now...
May 7, 2011
For the last two years, I’ve been president of the board of CPRS Toronto, an organization I continue to support and believe in. I’m coming to the end of my tenure and wanted to share my (almost) parting thoughts (originally published in the May eblast):...
Apr 25, 2011
When I started out as a comedy MC, I used to think killer material was all that mattered. If you had the best jokes, sharpest lines and coolest concepts (and I don’t mean props), you’d win over the crowd every time. It didn’t take me long to realize...
Mar 28, 2011
I read a disturbing feature in yesterday’s New York Times about ‘sexting’ and its potential to cause harm. Here’s a quick summary: A 14-year-old girl texted a nude photo of herself to her boyfriend. Shortly after, they broke up and he kept...
Feb 14, 2011
I don’t like euphemisms. And we have so many to contend with whether it’s jargon at work, legalese, political correctness or just plain obfuscation. We hide behind words for many reasons. Sometimes we’re scared, other times it’s to make us feel...
