Podcast appearances and mentions of James P Othmer

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The hit TV show Mad Men takes a look at the hip and cool world of 1960s Madison Avenue advertsing. James P. Othmer has written a highly entertaining look back at his career in the advertising business, including a stint as Creative Director at mega firm Young & Rubicam. James is a terrific writer, incredibly witty and funny. He tells some great stories about the creative process, clients and office dynamics. He also takes a look forward, at the future of advertsing itself. Like the political would we love so much, advertising has been turned on its head by new digital technologies. This is an excellent read and reminds us of just how under assault we are each and every day by advertising images. This is a great look behind the curtain. What is Pundit Review Radio? On Boston’s Talk Station WRKO since 2005, Pundit Review Radio is where the old media meets the new. Each week we give voice to the work of the most influential leaders in the new media/citizen journalist revolution. Called “groundbreaking” by Talkers Magazine, this unique show brings the best of the blogs to the radio every Sunday evening from 8-10pm on AM680 WRKO, Boston’s Talk Station.

The hit TV show Mad Men takes a look at the hip and cool world of 1960s Madison Avenue advertsing. James P. Othmer has written a highly entertaining look back at his career in the advertising business, including a stint as Creative Director at mega firm Young & Rubicam. James is a terrific writer, incredibly witty and funny. He tells some great stories about the creative process, clients and office dynamics. He also takes a look forward, at the future of advertsing itself. Like the political would we love so much, advertising has been turned on its head by new digital technologies. This is an excellent read and reminds us of just how under assault we are each and every day by advertising images. This is a great look behind the curtain. What is Pundit Review Radio? On Boston’s Talk Station WRKO since 2005, Pundit Review Radio is where the old media meets the new. Each week we give voice to the work of the most influential leaders in the new media/citizen journalist revolution. Called “groundbreaking” by Talkers Magazine, this unique show brings the best of the blogs to the radio every Sunday evening from 8-10pm on AM680 WRKO, Boston’s Talk Station.

The Futurist by James P. Othmer has been named the top novel of 2006 by Amazon.com. We loved the book, so we invited Mr. Othmer on the show to discuss this wicked satire of American business and culture. Here is what the critics had to say about The Futurist, “A frighteningly accurate send-up of modern corporate culture.’’ –Fortune magazine “The Futurist is at turns glib, trenchant, cynical, heartfelt, daffy, and harrowing–often on the same page.” –Entertainment Weekly “This intelligent, wise-cracking debut satire takes a hard look at what’s cool, what’s not and what people are willing to buy into morally, emotionally and culturally…Othmer leaves us with a taste of fear in our mouths even as we’re laughing at Yates’ ridiculous life.” –USA Today An indication of what a great writer James is, he was invited by the New York Times to write a column for the September 11 edition, and he gave us a preview of that as well. What is Pundit Review Radio? Pundit Review Radio is where the old media meets the new. Each week Kevin and Gregg give voice to the work of the most influential leaders in the new media/citizen journalist revolution. Hailed as “Groundbreaking”by Talkers Magazine, this unique show brings the best of the blogs to your radio every Sunday evening from 7-10pm EST on AM680 WRKO, Boston’ Talk Leader.

Talking to 'The (real) Futurist'.