Podcasts about Shorty Awards

This coal miner's got an axe on him!  Petty Crimes was nominated for a Shorty Award! Vote for us now! https://shortyawards.com/vote/ For your next trip, treat yourself to the luxe upgrades you deserve from Quince. Go to Quince.com/pettycrimes for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch full video episodes. Petty Criminals! Do you have a crime that should be heard in the Petty Crimes Court? Submit it to our team by emailing us at pettycrimespodcast@gmail.com! And keep up with us on Instagram and TikTok for crime evidence, events, BTS and other general petty bullsh*t… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The rental listing said “please don't unsnap.” Spoiler alert…she snapped. Follow Ego Nwodim on Instagram and listen to her podcast, Thanks Dad with Ego Nwodim. Petty Crimes was nominated for a Shorty Award! Vote for us now! https://shortyawards.com/vote/ For your next trip, treat yourself to the luxe upgrades you deserve from Quince. Go to Quince.com/pettycrimes for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch full video episodes. Petty Criminals! Do you have a crime that should be heard in the Petty Crimes Court? Submit it to our team by emailing us at pettycrimespodcast@gmail.com! And keep up with us on Instagram and TikTok for crime evidence, events, BTS and other general petty bullsh*t… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 571: Neal and Toby discuss what some analysts believe is another ‘covid-like' shipping crisis that is set to impact stores across the US amid the US-China trade war. Then, the legendary news program ‘60 Minutes' publicly criticizes its owner Paramount for creating an environment that forced out its long-time producer. Also, the Washington Commanders finally ink a new billion-dollar deal to build a brand new stadium in DC. Meanwhile, Toby examines the rising interest of the mobile home business.  Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Visit https://planetoat.com/ to learn more! Vote for us! https://shortyawards.com/17th/morning-brew-daily-show Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow 00:00: Vote for MBD in the Shorty Awards! 3:40 - Shipping Woes 8:10 - 60 Minutes vs Paramount 13:00 - Commanders New Stadium 18:40 - Toby's Trends: Mobile Homes 22:00 - Headlines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two tales, all on one totally stupid episode. Petty Crimes was nominated for a Shorty Award! Vote for us now!  https://shortyawards.com/vote/ For your next trip, treat yourself to the luxe upgrades you deserve from Quince. Go to Quince.com/pettycrimes for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch full video episodes. Petty Criminals! Do you have a crime that should be heard in the Petty Crimes Court? Submit it to our team by emailing us at pettycrimespodcast@gmail.com! And keep up with us on Instagram and TikTok for crime evidence, events, BTS and other general petty bullsh*t… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The world's most resilient VTuber Matara Kan joins hosts LeAlec Murray, Leah President, and Haley Whisennand to discuss how they define anime fandom and their journeys from being hardcore to casual anime fans and what it means to re-embrace anime today. Vote for us in the Shorty Awards! Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray and Leah President OUT themselves on this episode of The Anime Effect. They reveal the manga and anime they delayed finishing because they REFUSE to say goodbye. But first, they have to discuss Mugen Train returning to theaters, All Might's new look in My Hero Academia season 8, the Star Wars: Visions expansion, and more. Vote for us in the Shorty Awards! Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train North America Re-Release Announced Starting May 14 My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON Anime Suits Up in Armored All Might Visual My Hero Academia: You're Next Anime Movie Now Available on Crunchyroll Kenji Kamiyama's Star Wars: Visions Short the Ninth Jedi Expands to Limited Series Kingdom Season 6 Anime Announced for October 2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dakota Lowe is an award-winning social strategist with nearly a decade of experience helping brands break through with innovative digital storytelling. As VP of Social Strategy at Edelman, Dakota leads social engagement for iconic names across CPG, e-commerce, and food with an emphasis on their earned-centric campaigns—including Degree, Dove, Hellmann's, and Mars.Previously at GSD&M, Dakota modernized Fruit of the Loom's social presence, including launching the TikTok with 150% month-over-month growth and 10M+ views, and secured the agency's first TikTok AOR with Stanley, leading all social creative outputs.Recognized by AdAge, Adweek, Fast Company, the Clio Awards, the Webby Awards, and (of course) the Shorty Awards, Dakota's work has earned various industry honors. With a passion for mentorship and a deep understanding of digital culture, Dakota thrives on helping brands break through the noise—always ready to connect, strategize, and cheer you on (just don't ask for free deodorant). You can find her on LinkedIn and Substack.

Singer-songwriter, gamer, and anime fan mxmtoon, aka Maia, is on The Anime Effect to share which anime characters she thinks would love her music, why she loves Isekai anime, her dream Fortnite collab, and so much more. Vote for us in the Shorty Awards! Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

So many amazing stories are returning to us, and hosts Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President are here to talk about them all! From the newest installment of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: STEEL BALL RUN to THE GHOST IN THE SHELL's new TV anime, and My Happy Marriage's new anime, we have all the latest anime and gaming news right here. Then, hosts recommend anime that's worth the slow start and share countless updates from fans in the Mailbag. Vote for us in the Shorty Awards! Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. STEEL BALL RUN JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Anime Announced THE GHOST IN THE SHELL TV Anime Reveals New Trailer, Visual Mobile Suit Gundam: THE ORIGIN Deluxe Edition Manga Announced for Fall 2025 Lycoris Recoil -Friends are thieves of time.- Short Anime Streams on Crunchyroll Starting April 16 My Happy Marriage Renews Its Vows with New Anime Announcement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle Harris has spent the last decade turning social media into a business growth engine. His journey started in the early days of digital marketing, building a strong following on Twitter and becoming a standout on Stickam, a live-streaming platform where he hosted a weekly show for nearly 1,000 engaged viewers. That ability to capture attention and create community set the foundation for what came next.In 2013, he moved to Las Vegas and quickly tapped into the rise of Vine, growing a large audience and recognizing the power of influencer marketing before most brands caught on. By 2014, he became Social Media Director at the Stratosphere Hotel, where he launched the hotel's first influencer campaign—leveraging his Vine network to create buzz and drive engagement. He also introduced live streaming as a marketing tool, broadcasting the hotel's SkyJump experience via Periscope, long before live video became mainstream.His career expanded across industries, refining his expertise in strategy, content, and analytics. That led him to work with Bar Rescue's Jon Taffer, where he helped scale Taffer's digital presence, facilitated his connection with Gary Vaynerchuk for one of The Ask Gary Vee Show's highest-performing episodes, and developed a crossover campaign between Bar Rescue and SHOWTIME's Shameless—a collaboration that earned a Shorty Award nomination.

Jenny Huang is a TWO-time “Top Piano Teacher” recognized by Steinway & Sons, a Steinway Teaching Artist, and a Yamaha Distinguished Guest Artist. She holds a Master & degree in Piano Performance from the Mannes School of Music at The New School, where she studied with Grammy-nominated pianist Eteri And japaridze. She received her Bachelors degree in Piano Performance from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, where she studied with internationally acclaimed piano pedagogue Alvin Chow Jenny Huang is a trailblazing marketing executive, revolutionizing the advertising industry with creativity, inclusivity, and equity. She is recognized as one of the most promising leaders in advertising. Honored by Campaign US as Inspiring Women& and by Ad Age as Rising Star & (one of only seven globally), Jenny's unique blend of creativity and strategy has taken her from the concert stage to the boardroom, captivating consumers through storytelling and innovation.In 2023, Jenny became the first Director of B2B Brand Marketing for Gannett USA TODAY Network's national business, revitalizing the nation's leading media publisher, and driving steady growth in digital advertising revenue. Previously, she made her mark at BBDO and Omnicom Group as the first Cultural Lead for Omnicom Group's Asian Leaders Circle and developed award-winning campaigns earning her 10 Cannes Lions. Dedicated to advancing the industry and mentoring future leaders, Jenny has judged prestigious awards like the AAF American Advertising Awards, The Shorty Awards, and the ANA B2 Awards.Follow Jenny Huang: Jenny Huang Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thejennyhuang/ Jenny Huang LinkedIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennyhuangmusic/ Jenny Huang Website https://www.jennyhuangmusic.com/aboutFollow Dr. Judith:Instagram: https://instagram.com/drjudithjoseph TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drjudithjoseph Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjudithjoseph Website: https://www.drjudithjoseph.com/Sign up for my newsletter here: https://www.drjudithjoseph.com/newsletter-sign-upDisclaimer: You may want to consider your individual mental health needs with a licensed medical professional. This page is not medical advice.

Quinn Metal Corbin is manager of the Great Plains Theater Commons. Corbin has spent more than two decades in the performing arts. She's worked as a casting intern in New York, a script production assistant on a Broadway musical, an assistant to a powerful entertainment agency executive, and an event coordinator for the National Theatre in London among other roles.In addition to her industry jobs, Corbin founded C+C Mini Factory alongside Chelsea Cates. C+C is a photography project featuring miniature figurines placed in quirky settings. They've collaborated with companies like Starbucks and Firefox and were awarded Instagrammer of the Year in 2015 by the Shorty Awards. As manager of the nonprofit Great Plains Theatre Commons, Corbin works to strengthen the local theater scene by fostering new work by playwrights and other theater artists through year-round programming and the annual New Play Festival, which takes place this year from May 25 to 31.Corbin and Michael Griffin are talking about Corbin's odyssey in the entertainment industry, GPTC's mission and how it fits into the changing landscape of live performance.

“ At the end, marketing is about connection. What makes it magical is the perfect convergence of creativity, the connection to human behavior, the unpredictability, and all the analytics.”Raul Murguia leads Integrated Marketing at LinkedIn Sales Solutions, driving brand narratives and campaigns that resonate with sales professionals. Previously, Raul led integrated marketing and later focused on product marketing at Meta for Messenger, orchestrating go-to-market strategies for Messenger and earning a Clio and two Shorty Awards for the "That Close" campaign. Raul's passionate about integrated marketing communications — focusing on brand growth, product adoption, and delivering impactful campaigns. Raul's career is a story of pivots - from Latin America to the US, across integrated and product marketing, from CPG to Tech — working across companies like Zespri, Pharmavite, Pepsico, Sara Lee, and seven years in brand management at P&G. You'll enjoy this candid conversation on adaptability and transitions across industries and cultures. This episode is hosted by P&G Alum Sudha Ranganathan, who's spent over 19 years in diverse Marketing leadership roles at companies like P&G, PayPal, and LinkedIn where she's honed her passion for customer-centric marketing and talent development.

In this episode of Tech Magic, hosts Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler dive into the latest tech developments, from Meta's bold moves in AR, to Apple's Vision Pro journey one year later. They highlight Meta's success with Ray-Ban AI glasses, Apple's challenges in AR innovation, and how creators are evolving into media moguls. Cathy also interviews special guest Jeff Barrett, who shares insights on building sustainable creator careers, the rise of nano-influencers, and the global expansion of digital content platforms. Whether you're into cutting-edge tech or the creator economy, this episode captures 2025's emerging trends.Come for the tech, stay for the magic!Cathy Hackl BioCathy Hackl is a globally recognized tech & gaming executive, futurist, and speaker focused on spatial computing, virtual worlds, augmented reality, AI, strategic foresight, and gaming platforms strategy. She's one of the top tech voices on LinkedIn and is the CEO of Spatial Dynamics, a spatial computing and AI solutions company, including gaming. Cathy has worked at Amazon Web Services (AWS), Magic Leap, and HTC VIVE and has advised companies like Nike, Ralph Lauren, Walmart, Louis Vuitton, and Clinique on their emerging tech and gaming journeys. She has spoken at Harvard Business School, MIT, SXSW, Comic-Con, WEF Annual Meeting in Davos 2023, CES, MWC, Vogue's Forces of Fashion, and more. Cathy Hackl on LinkedInSpatial Dynamics on LinkedInLee Kebler BioLee has been at the forefront of blending technology and entertainment since 2003, creating advanced studios for icons like will.i.am and producing music for Britney Spears and Big & Rich. Pioneering in VR since 2016, he has managed enterprise data at Nike, led VR broadcasting for Intel at the Japan 2020 Olympics, and driven large-scale marketing campaigns for Walmart, Levi's, and Nasdaq. A TEDx speaker on enterprise VR, Lee is currently authoring a book on generative AI and delving into splinternet theory and data privacy as new tech laws unfold across the US.Lee Kebler on LinkedInJeff Barrett BioJeff Barrett serves as the Chief Evangelist at the Shorty Awards, where he's been involved with the organization for 10 years. A former Shorty Award winner for Best Business Blogger, Barrett has evolved from a creator to an agency leader, demonstrating the possible progression within the creator economy. His journey began uniquely on MySpace and included creating a successful parody account on Twitter that inadvertently led to legitimate recognition in the marketing world. Barrett currently hosts the Shorty Awards show and runs a podcast called "It's No Fluke," which has produced over 130 episodes featuring leaders from major companies like Google, Meta, and the NFL.Jeff Barrett on LinkedInKey Discussion Topics00:00 - Intro & Tech News Overview02:50 - The Future of American XR: Competition and Innovation11:15 - Meta's Metaverse Strategy: Make or Break Year28:18 - Apple Vision Pro: One Year Later41:24 - Interview with Jeff Barrett: The Evolution of the Shorty Awards47:32 - The Creator Economy: Trends and Future Growth53:27 - Building Sustainable Creator-Brand Partnerships Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode, both of our storytellers share stories about moments in life where they chose to put themselves and their wellbeing first. Part 1: When Yves Jeffcoat is diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, she isn't sure how to manage this new normal. Part 2: Jameer Pond keeps ending up in relationships he doesn't want to be in, so his therapist suggests he take a sex sabbatical. Yves Jeffcoat is a writer, a podcast host and producer, and a yoga teacher. Her writing has been in The New York Times, Paper Monument, Lapham's Quarterly, Art in America, The Bitter Southerner, and elsewhere on the internet and in print. She has hosted and helped create podcasts with iHeartRadio, Afropunk, and Hulu that reflect her interests in Blackness, history, healing, and resistance. She is currently the co-creator and co-host of On Theme, a podcast about Black storytelling in all its forms. Brooklyn, New York born award-winning storyteller, director and interviewer Jameer Pond has spent his whole life walking in his passion; engaging with people through diverse storytelling. Throughout his career, he's created viral series such as Buzzfeed's Black People Try, co-hosted BET's first morning talk show Black Coffee, directed several cover videos across Condé Nast's array of publications, including Sir Lewis Hamilton and Simone Biles, and has won a Shorty Award. You can currently catch him traveling the world, telling his dynamic stories with The Moth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Becca Chambers is an award-winning communications and brand leader with nearly two decades of experience in enterprise technology. She has worked with global tech companies, from large public corporations to startups and scale-ups, launching brands and leading campaigns that create meaningful connections between brands and their audiences. A passionate advocate for neurodiversity, Becca draws from her own experiences as an executive with ADHD and as a mother to a neurodivergent child to shine a light on the importance of neurodiversity in the workplace and beyond. Her thought leadership on neurodiversity and communications has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The New York Post, Fortune, Fast Company, Forbes, and more. Becca holds a Master of Science from the London School of Economics and a Master of Arts from the University of Southern California. She regularly shares her insights with over 20,000 LinkedIn followers, garnering 1.5M+ views every month, and has been recognized with SABRE and Shorty Awards for her innovative campaigns.

This week, Ash is joined by Jeff Barrett, a PR maestro and host of the Shorty Awards podcast, known for his expertise in branding and social media strategy. Jeff and Ash dive deep into the evolution of social media, discussing how the focus has shifted from vanity metrics like Facebook likes to the importance of building an owned audience through podcasts and email lists for sustainable brand growth. But it doesn't stop there. Jeff shares cutting-edge insights into frictionless shopping with tools like TikTok Shop and how lifestyle brands can capitalize on innovative packaging and storytelling. If you're looking to build a long-lasting brand and adapt to the latest trends in the digital world, this episode is packed with actionable strategies you won't want to miss! In This Episode, You'll Learn:  How to build an authentic personal brand that stands the test of time.  The importance of shifting focus from vanity metrics to building a loyal audience.  Strategies for leveraging frictionless shopping tools to enhance the customer experience.  How to create lifestyle brands through unique storytelling and packaging.  The role of PR in building long-term brand trust and recognition.  Tips on maintaining personal boundaries while engaging with social media audiences. Connect with Jeff Barrett Twitter: https://x.com/barrettall?lang=en Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barrettall/ Website: https://www.barrettpr.com/ Connect with Ash: https://www.instagram.com/ashleystahl/ Want to become a professional speaker and skyrocket your personal brand?  Ashley's team at Wise Whisper Agency offers a done-with-you method to get your signature talk written and booked and it's helped more than 100 clients onto the TEDx stage! Head over to WiseWhisperAgency.com/speak

DATE: September 27, 2024 SHOW: Prelude to Positivity Producer: Tommy Geraci HOST: Tommy Geraci GUEST: Filmmaker, Actor, Singer George Steeves Mini Bio: Tommy Geraci: As an entertainment, social media and pop culture expert whose clients include celebrities, television shows, film producers and mainstream media,Tommy Geraci has provided social media coverage for the BAFTAS, Britannias, Emmys, Oscars, Golden Globes, Erase MS, and more.  He has worked on the red carpet for movie premiers, including Transformers, White Rabbit, and the One Direction Movie as well as the BAFTAS, Erase MS, and the Golden Globes.  Tommy also provided social media coverage for the convention circuit, including EyeCon and DragonCon.  In addition, he writes for Addicted Magazine.  Tommy's blog, Teeco71.com, highlights his interviews with celebrities, indie filmmakers and musicians, and the events he attends. He is Associate Producer on the Emmy nominated season 3 of Eastsiders and Season 4, Executive Producer for 2nd Hour's What I See ( David Hernandez and Effie Passero), Producer on the film Sins Unveiled and Aris Ziagos' Music video for Love, as well as the documentary Growing Up in Hollywood. In 2012 he received a nomination for a Shorty Award for both Blogging and PR. ⁠Linktree⁠ George: Stand Up-Comedian/Singer/Writer/ActorCheck out his new documentary feature “My Life with Asperger's,” watch.revry.tv/details/43076 Instagram FILM IMDB

A comedian and magician who headlined Cirque du Soleil's Mad Apple, has been featured on America's Got Talent, Last Comic Standing, Conan, Sherri, Comedy Central's This Week at the Comedy Cellar and National Geographic Channel's Brain Games. Harrison was a senior producer for Primetime: Would You Fall for That? and story producer for VH1's This is HOT 97. He was also the head writer for Tu Nite con Lorenzo Parro, the first late night show on NBCU/Telemundo, a staff writer for Tha God's Honest Truth with Charlamagne Tha God on Comedy Central, and a long-time freelance writer for MAD Magazine. He is a recipient of the Andy Kaufman Award (2010) for creativity and originality in comedy, the Shorty Award in collaboration with Comedy Central and the New York Comedy Festival for "Best Emerging Comic" (2011), and the Magners Comic Stand-Off (2011). But the award Harrison is the most proud of is Tannen's Magic Camp "Camper of the Year," which means two things: (1) Harrison went to Magic Camp and (2) Harrison was a virgin until college. He co-founded the Harvard College Stand-Up Comic Society, the first organization at Harvard dedicated to the performance and appreciation of stand-up comedy, and one still popular on campus today.

DATE: September 6, 2024 SHOW: Prelude to Positivity Producer: Tommy Geraci HOST: Tommy Geraci GUEST: Musician, Choreographer, Dancer, Actor MARQUE Mini Bio: Tommy Geraci: As an entertainment, social media and pop culture expert whose clients include celebrities, television shows, film producers and mainstream media,Tommy Geraci has provided social media coverage for the BAFTAS, Britannias, Emmys, Oscars, Golden Globes, Erase MS, and more.  He has worked on the red carpet for movie premiers, including Transformers, White Rabbit, and the One Direction Movie as well as the BAFTAS, Erase MS, and the Golden Globes.  Tommy also provided social media coverage for the convention circuit, including EyeCon and DragonCon.  In addition, he writes for Addicted Magazine.  Tommy's blog, Teeco71.com, highlights his interviews with celebrities, indie filmmakers and musicians, and the events he attends. He is Associate Producer on the Emmy nominated season 3 of Eastsiders and Season 4, Executive Producer for 2nd Hour's What I See ( David Hernandez and Effie Passero), Producer on the film Sins Unveiled and Aris Ziagos' Music video for Love, as well as the documentary Growing Up in Hollywood. In 2012 he received a nomination for a Shorty Award for both Blogging and PR. Linktree ⁠⁠MARQUE: MARQUE [MA•R•K] is a singer-songwriter from the Bronx, NYC. Mainly known for his works in the dance industry on stage as a Professional Dancer/Choreographer. Creating & working for artists like Ylona Garcia , Ina Bravo, Tony Sunshine, Alaska Thunderfuck of RuPaul's Drag Race, Ty Dolla $ign and more. Growing up inspired by artists like Jennifer Lopez, Blink 182, Aaliyah, EMINEM and more; MARQUE embraces diversity and his music is a reflection of that. Delivering relatable, catchy lyrics & vulnerability combined with an immersive & eclectic sound that liberates the body, mind and soul while evoking a sense of inclusivity in the listener.MARQUE takes pride in being transparent, vulnerably open and hopes that listeners feel seen or heard. Feeling like an outcast most of his life; he now finds peace and liberation in being as unapologetically authentic as he respectfully can be, hoping to inspire others to do the same. His live sets are captivating and recognizable, bringing the listeners and viewers on stage with him energetically. Los Angeles is just the beginning for this unique artist. LinkTree

Alyson Griffin, Head of Marketing at State Farm, joins Amanda Ma, CEO & Founder of Innovate Marketing Group, to discuss what it takes to execute award-winning campaigns. Tune in now on EventUp! Alyson Griffin is a Fortune 50 marketing executive and thought leader with over 25 years of experience leading Marketing and Global Brand teams at renowned companies, including HP, Intel, and currently State Farm. As State Farm's Head of Marketing, she spearheads the effort to bring the 102-year-old company into the 21st century. She is guided by a mission to capture current demand, anticipate future demand, and retain loyal customers by crafting innovative marketing strategies that engage audiences nationwide, ultimately driving the brand's cultural relevance. Under Alyson's leadership, State Farm was named to Fast Company's annual list of the World's Most Innovative Companies of 2024. Her career is marked by the creation of groundbreaking immersive experiences that seamlessly blend art with entertainment, gaming, music, social media, sports, and technology; her standout campaigns include the Emmy® nominated and Ad Meter-winning "Agent State Farm" campaign for Super Bowl LVIII and Intel's Cannes Lions-winning Drone Light Show at the PyeongChang 2018 Olympics. Her work has garnered recognition from prestigious award programs including the ANA REGGIE Awards, the Clio Awards, The Drum, and the Shorty Awards. A Silicon Valley native with an affinity for emerging technologies, Alyson combines her natural storytelling abilities with executive leadership, making her a sought-after awards juror and keynote speaker. She has delivered keynotes at prominent events such as Cannes Lions, Advertising Week New York, and Gary Vaynerchuk's VeeCon. Her areas of expertise include creativity, innovation, brand activations and experiences, social media and influencer engagement, technology, and entertainment and sports partnerships. State Farm "EventUp" is brought to you by Innovate Marketing Group. an award-winning corporate event and experiential marketing agency based in Los Angeles, California, serving nationwide, creating immersive event experiences to help brands connect with people. To learn more, click here⁠⁠. Follow us! Find us on ⁠⁠LinkedIn, ⁠⁠⁠⁠EventUp Podcast LinkedIn⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Instagram

DATE: September 6, 2024 SHOW: Prelude to Positivity Producer: Tommy Geraci HOST: Tommy Geraci GUEST: Astrologer Alan Mitchell Mini Bio: Tommy Geraci: As an entertainment, social media and pop culture expert whose clients include celebrities, television shows, film producers and mainstream media,Tommy Geraci has provided social media coverage for the BAFTAS, Britannias, Emmys, Oscars, Golden Globes, Erase MS, and more.  He has worked on the red carpet for movie premiers, including Transformers, White Rabbit, and the One Direction Movie as well as the BAFTAS, Erase MS, and the Golden Globes.  Tommy also provided social media coverage for the convention circuit, including EyeCon and DragonCon.  In addition, he writes for Addicted Magazine.  Tommy's blog, Teeco71.com, highlights his interviews with celebrities, indie filmmakers and musicians, and the events he attends. He is Associate Producer on the Emmy nominated season 3 of Eastsiders and Season 4, Executive Producer for 2nd Hour's What I See ( David Hernandez and Effie Passero), Producer on the film Sins Unveiled and Aris Ziagos' Music video for Love, as well as the documentary Growing Up in Hollywood. In 2012 he received a nomination for a Shorty Award for both Blogging and PR. Alan Mitchell: Alan Mitchell is an astrologer and spiritual guide dedicated to helping individuals uncover their true purpose and energy. With a passion for guiding others out of confusion and self-suppression, Alan uses astrology as a powerful tool to support self-actualization and personal growth. His approach is rooted in evolutionary astrology, which emphasizes understanding the soul's journey across lifetimes, helping you align with your higher self and embrace your life's path with clarity and confidence. Through his website, www.alanmitchellastrology.com, and Instagram handle, @alanmitchellastrology, Alan offers insightful astrology sessions that are both empowering and transformative. His work extends beyond individual readings, as he co-hosts a free monthly Full Moon session called "Energy Of The Skies" with Psychic Medium Geneva. These Zoom sessions provide a space for community, learning, and spiritual connection. The next session on 09/07/2024 will delve into the mystical energies of the Full Moon in Pisces. Alan's work inspires you to embrace the cosmic energies at play and live your life with intention and joy. Alan Mitchell - He/Him Astrologer l Spiritual Guide l Birth Chart Readings Email: Alan@alanmitchellastrology.com Website:⁠⁠www.alanmitchellastrology.com⁠

Political expert, author, and one of our favorite guests, Ben Sheehan, is back to answer all your questions about the upcoming election! Ben breaks down the origins of the Electoral College, how it functions today, and the ongoing debate over its relevance in modern democracy. We also dive into what's at stake in November, including Project 2025 and its implications for the future of American elections. As we approach the 2024 election, we examine the current candidates, underscore the critical importance of voting, and explore the possibilities for electoral reform. Whether you're a political pro or just trying to understand how your vote counts, this episode is your ultimate guide to making sense of the electoral process. Created, hosted and produced by Tess Bellomo and Claire Donald Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@Rightanswersmostly⁠⁠⁠ and TikTok at ⁠⁠⁠@Rightanswersmostly⁠⁠⁠ Join Premium at https://rightanswersmostly.supportingcast.fm/ for $7.99/month for two bonus episodes REGISTER TO VOTE HERE Buy Ben's book, What Does the Constitution Actually Say: A Non-Boring Guide to How Our Democracy Is Supposed to Work.at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Bookshop, and Walmart. Ben Sheehan is a political commentator and the bestselling author of What Does the Constitution Actually Say: A Non-Boring Guide to How Our Democracy Is Supposed to Work. In 2016 he ran a Super PAC that leveraged Hollywood talent and social media to get 50,000 people under the age of 40 to register to vote, and in 2018 he ran a series of PACs that raised money for governors, secretaries of state, and attorneys general in swing states who would protect the safety of the 2020 presidential election. A former executive producer at the comedy website Funny Or Die, Ben has won Webby, Reed, and Shorty Awards for his videos, which have received over a billion views online. The Hollywood Reporter listed him as one of entertainment's ‘35 Rising Executives Under 35' and Fast Company named him a Finalist for their ‘World Changing Ideas' for his unique approach to civic education. As a commentator he has appeared on Real Time with Bill Maher, Good Morning America, PBS Newshour, Amanpour & Company, CBS News, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kim Chappell is the Chief Brand Officer of Bobbie and a mom of three kids under seven– she likes to say her fourth baby is Bobbie! She joined the company in the CEO's San Francisco basement in 2020 and launched and built the brand into the fastest growing infant formula company in the US since the 1980's. Bobbie serves hundreds of thousands of parents across the US with an organic, FDA-regulated infant formula and a stigma-shaking, culture changing mission to support all feeding journeys. The Bobbie Brand has been recognized with two Webby's, two Anthem Awards, 2x Fast Company Brands that Matter, Fast Company's World's Most Innovative Company, and multiple Shorty Awards including Small Brand of the Year. She's a proud UGA alum and lives in Austin, Texas.

https://www.paypal.me/Truelifepodcast?locale.x=en_USJordan Richardson is a cosmic navigator of the entertainment universe, fusing creativity and rebellion to transcend the ordinary. A USC Thornton School of Music alum, his journey has traversed music, television, tech-thought, and medicine, leaving an indelible mark on each.From Capitol Records' storied halls to SBV Talent Agency's dynamic campaigns, Jordan orchestrated voices for NBC and ABC's Soapnet. At VH1, he sculpted cultural narratives with “Behind The Music” and “I Love The 2000's,” shaping icons in real-time.Jordan's revolutionary spirit sparked the #LoveIsLove brand activation with Absolut Vodka, co-creating SayReal. This independent music group's meteoric rise and acclaim culminated in Hollywood Music in Media Awards recognition as “LA's Hottest New Band.”At Not Impossible Labs, Jordan's visionary talent management ignited projects like the Hunger: Not Impossible COVID-19 campaign, earning the 2020 Shorty Award and a place in the JFK Library Foundation's New Frontier Forum. His insights graced “After Shock,” the sequel to Alvin Toffler's “Future Shock.”Venturing into precision medical genetics with Myriad Genetics, Inc., Jordan shattered norms. Applying his “12 Tenets of Talent Management,” he achieved stellar success, securing consecutive President's Club honors and the title of 2023 Southwest MVP and Western U.S. Mentor of the Year.Through Cardboard Rockets LLC, Jordan champions the belief that every professional is a talent and every leader a talent manager. His voice echoes globally, featured in CNN, Swiss Public Television, FOX, and Reti Televisive Italiane. As a sought-after speaker, he shares psychedelic insights on human connection, talent development, and collaborative innovation.Jordan Richardson is not just a name but a movement—a testament to creativity, resilience, and the relentless quest for deeper connection.https://www.jordanrichardsonspeaking.com/ https://www.paypal.me/Truelifepodcast?locale.x=en_US

If you're a listener to Thoughts on the Market you may be interested in Season 2 of our podcast: What Should I Do With My Money? ----------------Money is emotional and that can make it difficult to know if we're making the right decisions. This season, the stakes are high. From prenups to passing a legacy to their children, from affording a dream home to literally wanting to save the planet, our guests get to the heart of what matters to them most and you get answers to some of the questions you might have yourself. No matter where you are with your finances, you don't have to navigate them alone. Our Financial Advisors show once again that a little guidance can go a long way. Join us to hear how a conversation can turn concern into confidence, hosted by Morgan Stanley Wealth Management's Jamie Roô.-----This material has been prepared for educational purposes only. It does not provide individually tailored investment advice. 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In Ep. 134 of Earned, Conor sits down with Gregory Galant, co-founder and CEO of innovative PR-software company Muck Rack and The Shorty Awards—the first award show to honor digital and social media content. To start, we dive into Greg's early adventures in podcasting before unpacking his role in reshaping the public relations landscape. Greg shares how his experience interviewing social media pioneers influenced his engagement with emerging platforms, leading to the viral success of the Shorty Awards and the inception of Muck Rack. Next, Greg explains how Muck Rack evolved from a free service for journalists into a comprehensive SaaS platform that revolutionized PR as the first-ever CRM for PR teams. We then discuss the intricacies of PR measurement, the importance of customer feedback, and the transformative potential of AI in the industry. To close the show, Greg shares what motivates him and how he finds fulfillment in creating tools that help professionals excel.   In this episode, you'll learn:  How Muck Rack's media database and coverage reporting help prove the value and impact of PR. How Muck Rack transformed the industry by creating the first-ever CRM for PR teams. How early adoption can lead to innovative platforms that meet evolving industry needs—like the Shorty Awards.   Resources: Muck Rack - https://muckrack.com/   Connect with the Guest: Gregory's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/galant/   Connect with Conor Begley & CreatorIQ: Conor's LinkedIn - @conormbegley CreatorIQ LinkedIn - @creatoriq   Follow us on social: CreatorIQ YouTube - @TribeDynamics CreatorIQ Instagram - @creatoriq CreatorIQ TikTok - @creator.iq CreatorIQ Twitter - @CreatorIQ  

This week your BFF's dive into a conversation on fears (both real and irrational), why fear exists in our minds and what we can all do to find peace with the things we might be afraid of. We also give the dolls their things for creating music that will get us through this hot ass summer.  Make the haters mad and rate us 5 stars.  Watch the live recording on our Youtube channel here! Send us an email with your thoughts/comments about the show: BlackFatFemmePod@gmail.com Follow the show on social: Twitter | Instagram Follow DoctorJonPaul: Twitter | Instagram | Website  Follow Jordan: Twitter | Instagram | Website   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's guest on the last BLF Edition of the Bruce Lee Podcast are Bing Chen and Jeremy Tran of Gold House. I have known these two founders and long time friends for a while and they are power houses that I am happy and blessed to call my friends.  Jeremy Tran is the Executive Director, COO, and Co-Founder of Gold House, the leading cultural ecosystem that unites, invests in, and champions Asian Pacific creators and companies. At Gold House, Jeremy oversees all narrative change initiatives, including partnerships with the world's biggest entertainment, media, and research companies. He's been featured across cultural events and media – such as the Golden Globe Awards, TIME, and the Today Show – and helped lead Gold House to receive recognition from the White House to the Shorty Awards to a Fast Company Brand that Matters. Prior to Gold House, Jeremy was counsel at O'Melveny & Myers working on high-stakes entertainment litigation, including the Michael Jackson wrongful death trial and the AT&T and Time Warner merger trial. He was born and raised in Southern California and went to college and law school at Harvard. Bing Chen is an impact founder, investor, and new world builder. He is the Executive Chairman of AU Holdings which incubates and invests in multicultural creators, companies, and communities, CEO of Gold House which invests in and champions the fastest-growing multicultural communities, General Partner of AUM Group which produces multicultural stories, and was previously a principal architect of YouTube's multi-billion dollar global creator ecosystem. See what I mean about these two? But beyond that, these childhood friends are creative, caring humans who love to laugh, make change and go big!!! Listen in on this fun conversation where we talk about Gold House, mental health, being nice to the ants, hugs instead of handshakes, and how important it is to support one another and lift each other up!  Social Media Handles: @goldhouseco @jeremytran @bingchen URLs: www.goldhouse.org Gold House: Gold House is the leading cultural ecosystem that unites, invests in, and champions Asian Pacific creators and companies to power tomorrow for all. Under a nonprofit umbrella, our innovative family of companies, programs, and platforms include membership systems and events to fortify relationships among the Asian Pacific community and with other marginalized communities (#StopAsianHate); first-of-its kind investment vehicles and accelerators to propel the next generation of top Asian Pacific founders, creatives, and leaders (Gold House Ventures, Creative Equity Fund); and industry-leading research, consulting, and marketing to promote authentic and affirming portrayals (Gold Story Consultation, Gold Open, Gold List, A100 List). To learn more, visit www.goldhouse.org or follow @GoldHouseCo on Instagram, Facebook, X/Twitter, Threads, and LinkedIn.  

Junmian Sun, Shorty Awards Managing Director, joins Megan Lynch to preview tonite's 16th Annual Shorty Awards.    

Yiying Lu is a creative force. She is one of Fast Company's Most Creative People in Business, an Adobe Global Creative Ambassador and the artist behind Twitter's fail whale, some of your favorite emojis and the Shorty Award itself. Her work is seen at Disney, SXSW and more. She also serves as a commissioner for the San Francisco Arts Commission.  How this all happened is a wild story that all started with a hopeful message from a continent away about not being able to attend a party and ended with defining an entire era of Internet culture.

Mina is joined by Brett Kollmann to recap the draft. They discuss which teams they feel had the best drafts, including the Colts, Bills, Steelers, Vikings and more. Then they reveal questions they have after the draft - including what everyone wants to know: why did the Falcons draft a QB after signing Kirk Cousins? Be sure to VOTE for the Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny for the Shorty Awards for best sports podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mina is joined by Brett Kollmann to recap the draft. They discuss which teams they feel had the best drafts, including the Colts, Bills, Steelers, Vikings and more. Then they reveal questions they have after the draft - including what everyone wants to know: why did the Falcons draft a QB after signing Kirk Cousins? Be sure to VOTE for the Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny for the Shorty Awards for best sports podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vote for Shopify Masters at the 2024 Shorty Awards: click hereNiall Horgan and his two best friends launched lifestyle brand Gym+Coffee in 2017. Today, that brand is an eight-figure business, thanks to its event programming and community-first strategy.  For more on Gym+Coffee and show notes click here. 

Gregory Galant is the co-founder and CEO of Muck Rack, a platform enabling PR teams to work together to find the right journalists for their stories, send customized pitches, build meaningful relationships with the media, monitor news and quantify their impact. It's used by thousands of organizations, including Taco Bell, Pfizer, Golin, International Committee of the Red Cross, Knight Foundation, Kauffman Foundation and Penguin Random House. Muck Rack is also the solution of choice for journalists, who use Muck Rack's free, automatically updated portfolios to showcase their work and provide information about what stories they're looking for. Greg is also the co-creator and executive producer of The Shorty Awards, which honor the best of social media.  After being rejected by countless secret societies, Greg secured membership in Twitter and Instagram's exclusive first name club -- follow him at @gregory on both platforms.In this discussion Greg and I go deep on his experiences. Listen to our conversation to learn all about:➡️ Co-founder dynamics: The power of complementary skills and the dangers of too much similarity.➡️ Hiring: How to know when it's time to hire someone and what to look for when you're running lean. ➡️ Managing challenges: How to handle the stress that comes with building a startup - or doing anything challenging.Learn more about Greg's company Muck Rack | Website https://www.muckrack.comConnect with Alisa! Follow Alisa Cohn on Instagram: @alisacohn Twitter: @alisacohn Facebook: facebook.com/alisa.cohn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisacohn/ Website: http://www.alisacohn.com Download her 5 scripts for delicate conversations (and 1 to make your life better) Grab a copy of From Start-Up to Grown-Up by Alisa Cohn from AmazonLove the show? Subscribe, Rate, Review, Like, and Share!

We're excited to share that Mozilla's IRL podcast is a Shorty Awards finalist in the Science and Technology Podcast category! If you enjoy IRL you can show your support by voting for us.The Shorty Awards recognizes great content by brands, agencies and nonprofits. It's really an honor to be able to feature the voices and stories of the folks who are putting people over profit in AI. A Shorty Award will help bring these stories to even more listeners. How to vote1. Go to mzl.la/shorty2. Click 'Vote in Science and Technology Podcast'3. create a username and password (it's easy, we promise!)4. Come back and vote every day until April 30thWe believe putting people over profit is award-worthy. Don't you?  Thanks for your support!

We sat down with Greg Galant, CEO of Muck Rack, to explore everything from Greg's early days of podcasting, the history of Muck Rack, the birth of the Shorty Awards to the innovative ways AI is transforming the PR industry today. From streamlining press release drafting to pinpointing ideal journalists for pitches, Greg shares valuable insights and tips for leveraging AI tools effectively. Don't miss this insightful conversation on how AI is reshaping the landscape for curious marketers everywhere. (2:10) The history behind the term “podcasting”  (4:30) The early days of Twitter (X) with Evan Williams (06:29) The inception and evolution of Muck Rack, a media database that includes journalist contact information, media monitoring, and reporting (10:36) The broadening definition of media relations and podcasting's place in it  (12:12) The current state of social media (17:32) Muck Rack's 2024 “State of AI in PR” survey findings (23:12) Practical tips for incorporating AI into PR and marketing workflows (26:30) Using customer data for training purposes, and how Muck Rack is different from ChatGPT (30:20) The importance of listening to client feedback and input (32:21) Muck Rack's approach to innovation and the importance of continuous development to stay relevant (35:02) The ever-evolving landscape of PR and media relations Relevant Links & Recommended Reading Blogs, Podcasts, and Books Muck Rack's State of AI in PR Report Muck Rack's State of PR 2023 Survey Venture Voice Who is Michael Ortiz? Find Greg on: LinkedIn Twitter Muck Rack Linkedin http://muckrack.com Find Kriste on: LinkedIn Twitter Email Kriste: kg@growwithfuoco.com 

Karen Freberg is a Professor in Strategic Communications at the University of Louisville and is the Director of The Bird's Nest student agency. Dr. Freberg is also an award winning author and has written several books including Social media for strategic communications: Creative strategies and research based applications and Discovering Public Relations: An Introduction to Creative and Strategic Practices.

Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Leon Ford shares his profound journey from the brink of death due to police brutality to becoming a symbol of forgiveness and activism.About Leon Ford: Leon Ford is a celebrated author, social entrepreneur, impact investor, international speaker, and changemaker dedicated to driving positive change in his community and beyond.As a respected activist and mental health ambassador, Ford passionately addresses disparities by focusing on holistic wellness. His inspiring approach emphasizes the importance of resilience, transforming personal challenges into purpose, and creating a lasting societal impact.Ford's accomplishments include executive producing the Cannes Film Festival award-winning documentary Leon (2019) and Breaking Bread: A Conversation on Race in America (2021), which won a Shorty Award. President Obama's Volunteer Service Award (2017), The Root 100 (2018), Pittsburgh's 40 Under 40 (2019), Forbes 30 Under 30 (2023), and National Urban League Community Service Award (2023).Key Takeaways:1. Leon shares how personal growth thrives through challenging conversations and supportive mentorship.2. Leadership emerges from therapy, community support, and embracing both love and critique. 3. The Here Foundation is born from facing fears and fostering unexpected alliances. 4. Forgiveness is a continuous journey, leading to prevention and healing through understanding and purpose-driven action.Quotes From the Episode:“I believe that it's more curiosity than courage because I'm genuinely curious to understand what someone elses' lived experiences may have been to let them see the world the way they see the world.”“Forgiveness is a choice, but it's also not a threshold that you cross, it's not a finish line.”Resources Mentioned:An Unspeakable Hope by Leon FordThe Alchemist by Paulo CoehloThe Seat of the Soul by Gary ZukavThe HEAR FoundationConnect with Leon:Website | Facebook | Instagram | X (Twitter)Episode Webpage: https://l3leadership.org/414L3 Mastermind Groups: https://l3leadership.org/mastermindL3 Leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader/Follow us on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadershipRate This Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/l3leadership

ITS FINALLY HERE!!!! The long wait is over as we present to you the final episode of the 2023-2024 season. We recap the big game, give out some amazing awards, and Matt eats the worst sandwich ever, built by you the fans! (recorded on 2/19/24) Get your rapid NFL fan reaction here. You're thinking it. We're saying it. @4thandshortpodcast on Instagram

5 juicy dating questions we get into: Should you give someone a chance to change/prove themself? How do you know if you're aligned after 3 months of dating? What's the best way to communicate after a first date? What do you do if your friends don't like your partner? If you live in Brooklyn can you date someone in NJ? Ilana also talks about how she met her fiance on Hinge! It's a great story.  Connect with Ilana on IG Slide into my DMs @dating.intentionally Get more on the blog About Ilana Dunn: Ilana Dunn is a Millennial and Gen Z dating expert, content creator, and host of Seeing Other People, a Spotify Top 50 Viral Podcast and one of Elite Daily's “Podcasts You Need to be Listening to This Year.” After a two-year stint as Hinge's Lead Content Creator, Ilana created Seeing Other People to help daters all over the world feel less alone and more empowered in their dating lives. Ilana has been interviewed on over 80 podcasts, featured in The Washington Post, PopSugar, and The Independent, and has received nominations for The Webby Awards and The Shorty Awards.

This is a special drop to end a beautiful Black History Month. We are coming to you with an interview featuring Raquel Willis. Anna DeShawn had the opportunity to sit down with Raquel and discuss her new book "The Risk It Takes To Bloom". They talk about her career being an out Black trans woman in the media and the journey she took to write her memoir. We hope you enjoy it.  You can purchase "The Risk It Takes To Bloom" here In The Risk It Takes to Bloom, Raquel Willis recounts with passion and candor her experiences straddling the Obama and Trump eras, the possibility of transformation after the tragedy, and how complex moments can push us all to take necessary risks and bloom toward collective liberation.  More About Raquel Willis  Raquel Willis is an award-winning activist, journalist, and media strategist dedicated to collective liberation, especially for Black trans folks. She is an executive producer with iHeartMedia's first-ever LGBTQ+ podcast network, Outspoken, and the host of Afterlives, a podcast centering the lives and legacies of trans folks lost too soon to violence. She is also the author of The Risk It Takes to Bloom: On Life and Liberation. Raquel has held groundbreaking posts, including director of communications for Ms. Foundation for Women, executive editor of Out magazine, and national organizer for Transgender Law Center. She co-founded Transgender Week of Visibility and Action with civil rights attorney Chase Strangio. She is the president of the Solutions Not Punishments Collaborative's executive board and serves on the Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art board. She published the GLAAD Media Award-winning “Trans Obituaries Project,” in 2022, she executive-produced and hosted “The Trans Youth Town Hall” with Logo. The work was nominated for the GLAAD Awards and won Gold distinction in the Shorty Awards. She was also honored as a 2023 ADCOLOR Advocate. Her writing has been published in Black Futures by Kimberly Drew and Jenna Wortham, Bulgari Magnifica: The Power Women Hold edited by Tina Leung, The Echoing Ida Collection edited by Kemi Alabi, Cynthia R. Greenlee, and Janna A. Zinzi, and Four Hundred Souls: A Community History of African America, 1619-2019 edited by Ibram X. Kendi and Keisha Blain. She has also written for Essence, Bitch, VICE, Buzzfeed, The Cut, and Vogue. Raquel is a thought leader on gender, race, and intersectionality. She's experienced in online publications, organizing marginalized communities for social change, non-profit media strategy, and public speaking while using digital activism as a major tool of resistance and liberation.  

Its the most prestigious and glorious award show in the land and we're giving you all the nominees this week! The Shorty Awards are back and you, the fans, are voting on the most important awards these players and coaches will ever receive! Be sure to follow the link below to vote for your favorites! Winners announced next episode! https://forms.gle/CJmxgSLRmD9184517 Get your rapid NFL fan reaction here! You're thinking it. We're saying it. #4thAndShort #NFLPodcast #FootballTalk #TouchdownTalk #GridironChat #Shortyawards #Swiftieshow #Swiftiebowl #GameDayInsights #SundayShowdown #PigskinPodcast #EndZoneExplorers #RedZoneRecap #ScoutingReport #NFCvsAFC #PlaybookPerspective #HelmetHeroes #DefensiveDive #TouchdownTales #PostGamePulse #DraftDayDecisions #4thQuarterQuest #CheerleaderChronicles

[This blog will always be free to read, but it's also how I pay my bills. If you have suggestions or feedback on how I can earn your paid subscription, shoot me an email: cmclymer@gmail.com.]Friends, as I write this, the country is savoring every second of these last 72 hours of the traditional holiday break. The next twelve months are widely expected to be history-shaping and globally pivotal on an unprecedented level. How tired have y'all become of hearing that? The same thing, more or less, has been said about each of the past four years, and yet: it's been no less true each time. (Some might argue that could be said for the past seven years, and I wouldn't be inclined to disagree.)When I was much younger, the new year didn't really get kicked up until a few weeks into January; current events had the decency to wait until we had a cup of coffee and caught a few NFL playoff games. Recent history has blown that typically reasonable expectation into oblivion. There's no longer a guarantee of entering the shallow end, down some friendly steps, and working our way to the deep end. Now, each year, we're all marched straight to the high dive and can only hope for a relatively peaceful splash into the depths below.Just as an example:Four years ago, on New Year's Eve, in the early hours of the morning, Reuters first reported on a mysterious, viral pneumonia outbreak in Wuhan, a major city in central China. Outside of a relatively small group of infectious disease experts and national security practitioners, few were paying attention, partly because we had other worries.Because on the evening of January 2nd, news came that Trump had ordered the successful assassination of Qasem Soleimani, who was then the commander of the Quds Force in Iran and considered the most powerful person in the country outside of Ayatollah Khamenei. For a few days there, you'd be forgiven for believing that 2020 would be defined by a regional conflict—perhaps even a world war—instigated by the United States and Iran, and… well… that fear was very misplaced. We were about to fight a very different war against an enemy invisible to the naked eye, and meanwhile, in the midst of that: grappling with the horrific consequences of white supremacy after the murder of George Floyd.I would like to believe that the big surprise of 2024 will be that it's relatively smooth, and yet, that would be quite foolish, no? It's gonna be a rough year, folks. We're gonna learn a lot about ourselves and our collective future. I have guarded optimism that we'll get through it, but it sure as hell ain't gonna be painless. Okay, that's the chaos bit. Let's get to the gratitude. Two and a half years ago, I left a nice communications job to start this blog and make a full-court push to achieve my dream of being a writer for a living. So many of you were there at the very start, immediately becoming paid subscribers and allowing me to take care of my bills by writing whatever I want.I am immensely grateful to all of you for the support. I can't begin to adequately explain how life-changing it's been to be a writer on my own terms, without worrying about how I'm gonna make my rent. And that is solely because of y'all.This year, Charlotte's Web Thoughts was named a finalist for Outstanding Blog at the GLAAD Media Awards and a finalist for Best Blog at the Shorty Awards. It's been cited or referenced in various national outlets and motivated some substantial radio and television hits across the calendar.It was a big factor at the end of this summer when I became the first openly-transgender person elected to the Council on Foreign Relations as a term member in its 102-year history. Having the freedom to write about foreign policy (among my many other topics) with a large platform, bypassing traditional outlets, was essential for that.Seriously, I'm grateful to y'all. Here are ten standout pieces from the dozens I wrote this year that make me particularly proud: “Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Announces a Ban on Pink Floyd” (January 27th)As DeSantis kept escalating his attacks against LGBTQ people, including an unwise and ill-fated war with Disney, I kept wondering to myself: why aren't journalists doing more to call this out for what it is? I sat down and wrote this satirical piece about a fictional press conference in which DeSantis announces a ban on Pink Floyd because of their rainbow logo. My hand to god, I initially thought it was way too blunt, not subtle enough. I was very wrong. The piece went viral as many folks, including a number of journalists, readily believed it. Snopes even wrote an article on it. “It's Time to Ban Cis People From Owning Guns” (March 30th)In March, a transgender man murdered three children and three adults in a mass shooting at a private elementary school in Nashville. Police arrived on the scene and killed the piece-of-s**t before he could murder other innocents. In the wake of the tragedy, social conservatives attempted to exploit it as a vehicle for their transphobic propaganda. So, I wrote this viral piece pointing out that cis people are many times more likely to be mass shooters, and therefore, wouldn't it make sense to ban cis people from owning firearms? I also appeared on MSNBC to chat about it with Joy Ann-Reid and Georgetown's Rev. Jim Wallis (full segment is in that link). Interestingly, the day after that appearance, far-right media were furious with me, not for my tongue-in-cheek argument to ban cis people from owning guns but because I referred to God with “she/her” pronouns during the segment. For real. That then led to this hilarious exchange with far-right reporter Tyler O'Neil, who reached out on LinkedIn, incredulous and apparently oblivious. And after that went viral, Fox News reached out asking me to publicly clarify that O'Neil no longer works for them.“Kid Rock Doesn't Know How to Shoot Straight” (April 4th)In the spring, social media influencer Dylan Mulvaney, who is a trans woman, was invited by Budweiser to collaborate on a cute Instagram project in which her likeness was printed on a few of their beer cans. Pretty uneventful… until the far-right launched a boycott over it. Kid Rock, a rich kid from Michigan who cosplays as trailer trash, then posted a video in which he (very poorly) shot at Bud Light beer cans in protest. So, wanting to be helpful, I wrote this viral essay of advice for him on how to shoot accurately and pointed out his long history of being a redneck poser.“Why I Declined $10,000 to Debate Michael Knowles” (April 10th)This one is technically cheating. It's not an essay. It's two screenshots of two emails.Earlier this year, far-right extremist Michael Knowles called for the “eradication” of trans ideology, which, in effect, was calling for the eradication of trans people. Openly genocidal language. Knowles, through a conservative campus group, reached out to offer me $10,000 to debate him at the University of Pittsburgh about the validity of trans people.And look, $10,000 is a lot of money to me. It would have paid off my car and provided several months of rent. But rejecting the offer was an easy decision. Within an hour, I had written back a long email response and then decided to post it, which went viral.I then took part in a segment on the incident for CNN put together quite fairly and professionally by journalist Elle Reeves.“What Target Needs to Understand” (May 15th)Unfortunately, the conservative boycott against Anheuser-Busch (the parent company of Budweiser) over Dylan Mulvaney gathered steam and scared other corporations into folding against anti-LGBTQ extremism. In May, Target announced they would be removing some items from their celebrated Pride Month collection after receiving violent threats. I wrote this essay explaining to corporate marketing executives that giving into these extremists would only exacerbate their revenue losses for a simple reason: anti-LGBTQ a******s aren't looking for tangible results. The whole point is to be angry. They crave outrage. The essay went viral—particularly on LinkedIn—and was adapted as an op-ed for Newsweek.“To the Man on the Northeast Regional” (May 30th)In late May, I had a really bad interaction with a transphobic Christian man on an Amtrak ride, and instead of getting angry over it, I decided to approach the man and talk about God after recognizing that he was clearly not in a great place. When I got home, I wrote an open letter to the man—whose name I don't know—to reclaim what would otherwise have been a not-so-great memory. This essay resonated with a lot of folks, and out of all the things I've written this year, it's proven to be one of the most popular pieces I've produced. Seven months later, I still get emails from strangers who have read it. “When Lance Armstrong Speaks, Why Does Anyone Listen?” (June 26th)This summer, Lance Armstrong, the most infamous cheater in the history of sports, decided to team up with chronic liar and hypocrite Caitlyn Jenner in an interview that took dead aim at trans kid in sports. In a way, writing this kinda felt shooting fish in a barrel. Contextualizing Armstrong's jaw-dropping history of cheating and Jenner's shameless flip-flopping on this issue was quite easy. But much more difficult was getting across the urgency of what's happening in American media on trans rights: the vacuum created by lazy and uncaring journalists has permitted charlatans like Armstrong and Jenner to fill that void with vile disinformation.“Please Read About Hitler Before Quoting Him” (July 10th)Months before one of the co-founders of extremist group Moms for Liberty was implicated in a sex scandal, I wrote this essay contextualizing the organization's many ties to white supremacist organizations and their boneheaded use of quotes by Hitler, Stalin, and Mao in anti-LGBTQ propaganda. I was surprised by just how many folks didn't know about the group's history, which is probably why this went viral.“What ‘Small Town' Actually Means” (July 26th)Country music star Jason Aldean is one of these redneck cosplayers who tries to exploit conservative outrage to sell his music. He released a song about small towns that basically winked at white supremacists. This is all the more hilarious when you learn that Aldean not only didn't come from a small town but has never lived in one. It gets funnier: Aldean is a prep school kid who was raised in a big city and used Canadian stock footage for his music video about American small towns. Pretty embarrassing.“When Both Silence and Statement Become Complicity” (Oct. 23rd)After the terrorist attack against innocent civilians in Israel on Oct. 7th, I was honestly lost. I wanted to be helpful to my Jewish and Muslim friends who were suffering and speak up against all forms of hatred, but what could I say that wouldn't give the impression I was taking sides? It felt impossible. And then one night, while taking a shower, it hit me: just be completely honest about all of it. I stayed up all night writing. The resulting essay is one of the best things I've ever written, and I'm quite proud of it. It was a timely reminder for myself on the responsibility I have with a large platform, and it made me less fearful to say hard truths.I have spent much of this year wondering about my next chapter. In February, I got an offer to lead a small nonprofit as its executive director, but I knew I would probably have to stop writing in order to take it. I wasn't ready for that. At the time, it was a hard choice, but in the many months since, it's a decision that's aged well. I don't know what I'll do next. Sometimes, I think it would be pretty amazing to be a columnist at The New York Times or The Washington Post. I've thought a few times about running for office, but I've never been fully confident I'm the best person for the job. Maybe leading an organization is my future calling. What I do know is that I am enormously fortunate to do what I do for a living, and for the time being, I am very happy writing this blog. I'm grateful. And I intend to enjoy this season in my life as much as possible, doing what I love, and using it to help others.Again, I can't thank you all enough for subscribing to my little blog and allowing me to do this work with your financial support. Sometimes, I have to pinch myself to confirm its real. I wish you all a Happy New Year, and may the next twelve months be far more peaceful than what we're probably expecting.And yes, I would love for you to buy me coffee.

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Today we discuss the Shorty Award winning Prepare for Misuse campaign from Brady, the Ad Council and McKinney - and why it was so important to tell the story from the perspective of a gun owner when trying to inspire change. Susan Lavington began working with Brady in 2017 and became Brady's Chief Operating Officer in 2021. She oversees Brady's strategic plan and leads Brady's transformative efforts in the media and marketing space, which have ushered in significant budget, brand, and infrastructure growth. Prior to this, she led the marketing effort that built usatoday.com into one of the top national news websites and was promoted to the first SVP of marketing for USA TODAY, overseeing the entire portfolio of products — print, online, and mobile Ro Patrick is a Senior Vice President, Group Campaign Director for the Ad Council, the national nonprofit that mobilizes the energy and talents of the communications industry to make a measurable impact on the most critical social issues of today. She leads the development, implementation and evaluation of national public service campaigns at the Ad Council, particularly on critical efforts to reduce gun violence and address the drug overdose epidemic. Alex Shulhafer has extensive experience in the creative field, with their most recent position being at McKinney as an Executive Creative Director since September 2023. They served as a Group Creative Director at McKinney starting from May 2019. Previously they held the same role at 360i and with Cannes Lions, Clio and Webby wins and a now a Shorty Award it's no fluke why they were named one of Adweek's Rising Stars.

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Today we're speaking with Megan Frantz of Whalar. Connect with her: https://instagram.com/megsfrantz  Helping creators navigate representation they can trust, Megan Frantz is an enthusiastic senior leader who builds robust partnerships, talent relationships, and entertainment for the digital media landscape. Currently, Megan serves as a Senior Talent Manager at Whalar, a full-service influencer marketing platform, brand agency, and management solution on a mission to Liberate the Creative Voice and make advertising more effective through the inclusion of all creative voices. Previously, Megan led Creator Partnerships at Patreon, the top platform powering membership businesses for over 200,000 creators, podcasters, musicians, and artists. Founded by creator and musician Jack Conte in 2013, Patreon has paid out $2 billion to creators to date. She also served as the Director of Talent Partnerships at Group Nine Media (the Discovery-backed parent media company of Thrillist, NowThis, The Dodo, and Seeker). Here, Megan operated as the sole talent leader within the sales organization, building and executing branded campaigns with influencer programming across the four digital publishers. Prior to Group Nine, Megan was the head producer on the Shorty Awards, the premier award show honoring the best of social media, where she built hundreds of robust relationships with the creators, celebrities, and Academy members recognized in the show. [06:29] Animals being mistreated. [08:11] A mysterious conversation. [12:34] Being more human in influencer marketing. [18:28] Whalar's secret sauce. [19:10] Unique team structure and resources. [23:01] Discovering Pickleball during lockdown. [27:11] Protecting creators' mental health. [31:25] Bad manager experiences. [34:44] Managing talent in the modern day. [37:14] Teaching creators professionalization. [40:20] Organic content vs. branding. [43:51] Subscribers supporting creators financially. [49:55] Tools for email tracking. [52:30] Setting email response boundaries. [55:58] Diversifying income for creators. [57:10] Patreon and Super Fans. [01:01:20] The yearbook of social media. [01:05:51] Pay-to-play awards. [01:07:15] Award ceremonies and acknowledgment. Check out Oversubscribe: ⁠https://www.oversubscribe.co/ Connect with Jessy:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessygrossman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessygrossman  Chicago Meet Up - https://members.iamwiim.com/event/chicago More Events - https://members.iamwiim.com/events Want to join WIIM's Membership? Check out our website https://www.iamwiim.com/join Don't forget to follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/iamwiim --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wiim/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wiim/support

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