The Internet’s Big Con
“Because the Internet,” there are more cons than ever. I’m not referring to the many tech companies going public before their balance books are profitable (we’re looking at you, Netflix). I’m talking about the good cons: VidCon, ComplexCon, and RapCon. What’s the red thread? They’re all helping the Internet come to life through real-world experiences. […]
Read More#EQUALPAY Is The Way
This weekend, the US Women’s National Team won the World Cup for a record fourth time. On the heels of Independence Day, the victory brought with it a rousing political debate about equal pay and gender discrimination. In March, 28 members of the USWNT sued the U.S. Soccer Federation for discrimination. The athletes claim to […]
Read MoreSummer Soundtrack 2019
I’ve been making mixtapes for as long as I can remember. It’s how I first fell in love with music. My friends in high school would slide me custom mixtapes to bump after school and, eventually, romantic interests would do the same. It was a glorious time for self-discovery and shared experiences. As time […]
Read MoreSong of the Summer
Hats off to Lil Nas X. Cowboy hats, that is. With his debut EP, the Atlanta native let the world know that “Old Town Road” was not a one-hit wonder. Yes, the smash of all smashes remains #1 for its 12th week straight, but there is some solid stuff on this release! “Old Town […]
Read MoreThe Hustle of A$AP Ferg
A$AP Ferg is everywhere, but ain’t nothin’ new. It’s been that way for years. His non-stop hustle has resulted in tremendous growth and he’s now bigger than ever. Ferg is borrowing a page from the Busta Rhymes playbook, staying on top by guest performing on every hot stage imaginable. He’s pretty much the best stage […]
Read MoreThe Biggest Band in the World
Are the Jonas Brothers the biggest band in the world right now? In a market run by mainstream niches, it’s tough to say. But it sure feels like they’re crossing over better than anyone else. Their new album, Happiness Begins, came out Friday and while the music isn’t making a quantum splash save the singles, […]
Read MorePot or Not?
On Friday, we co-hosted a stellar event in Southampton called Pot or Not. The Or Not Experience is the proprietary conference collaboration between Loeb.nyc and Bonin Ventures. Geared towards brand marketers and focused on consumer trends, the event is designed to separate the hype from the facts. Each year introduces a new theme but the […]
Read More‘Ello Governor!
As the Summer wind blew in this weekend, I got excited. Not just to pull out the white linens and seersucker suits, but because it’s festival season in New York again. We’re fortunate to kick things off with the standard-bearer, Governor’s Ball. “Gov Ball,” launched in 2011 by three ambitious young gentlemen from Founders Entertainment, […]
Read MoreArt and Film and Social Media, Oh My!
What a week it was in NYC. With Frieze, Social Media Week, and the Tribeca Film Festival happening simultaneously, the creative conversations flowed in every direction, everywhere you looked. I may see through a biased lens, but the red threads that wove it all together were music and brands. Once decimated by the digital revolution, […]
Read MoreJay Z is Music’s Padrino
New York loves a good comeback, or in the case of Webster Hall’s grand re-opening on Wednesday night, two comebacks. Not only did the legendary venue open its newly renovated doors, but it was also christened by the king of NYC, Jay-Z, and the return of his “B-Sides” concept. It was nothing short of […]
Read MoreMarket Local, Act Global
There was a time not long ago when “thinking globally” was boardroom gospel. Every marketing idea was an overarching, 30,000-foot strategy designed to attract attention to the world over. But the times have changed (again). Now, instead of setting global strategies that activate locally, the marketing world has identified a clear customer desire for […]
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