The Internet went from being mythical – here’s Bill Gates describing Web 1.0 to David Letterman in ‘95 – to intrinsic, with Social Media and mobile technology shaping our current Web 2.0 world. Now, the third digital revolution, Web3, is upon us. …
NFTalks in NYC (this Monday!)
With CES sparsely attended this year, Sundance going fully virtual, the Grammys postponed to Spring, the Superbowl potentially pushed to Texas, and Frieze being put on freeze (for now), the story of 2022 so far is large scale events getting …
Prediction Culture Canceled
Hello, Frens. I hope your break was productive and smooth. I took a good amount of time to recharge, relax, reflect, and look forward. Traditionally, this time of year is when I’m dropping predictions for the music business and the …
Costa Rica, Next On The Agenda
What a year! Is this what anybody was thinking when they were calling it the roaring Twenty-Twenties? It’s been a non-stop digital bonanza. From the explosion of NFTs and digital tribes (DAOs); to online concerts, Zoom meetings, and the growing …
2022 Predictions for the Music Business
When a year is wrapping up, I’m always partial to looking ahead, not back. But if there’s one thing I learned in 2021, it’s to never predict the future. Nonetheless, when my friends at Hypebot asked me where I thought …
It’s Indie Music Week!
It’s Indie Music Week! Although I enjoy working on a regular basis with major labels, the indie music scene is and always will be the lifeblood of the music business. It’s where transformation happens and high growth opportunities arise. It’s …
Ode to Virgil Abloh 🖤
I’m very distraught over the passing of one of my personal heroes, Virgil Abloh. Virgil was a fellow Badger. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin around the time I did. We worked together a couple of times. As a …
It’s That Time of Year Again
Is it me or did the holidays creep up on us this year? I guess they always do. The sprint from Labor Day to Turkey Day is a time to fire on all cylinders, and that’s exactly what I did. …
Jumping the Ape-Shark
Web3 is taking the reins from Web2. The technology is adapting and the culture is shifting accordingly. A wonderful, wacky new world is taking shape. It’s wild how early we are. We’re going to look back and find many …
Psychedelics + PsiloCYBIN
It’s been a minute since I wrote about it, but Nue Agency continues to explore the psychedelics and psilocybin space (not just recreationally 🙃). We’re aligning with various funds, companies, and brands because the power of psychedelics to change the …
New Capital of NYC
It’s wild: New York has transformed into the NFT capital of the world this week. NFT.NYC feels like a conference built on FOMO. I’m here for it and I still feel like I’m missing out. That’s why this new form …
NFT.NYC In Full Effect
Anybody else feel like this is a wild time in the world of entertainment, tech, finance, brand marketing and culture? If you think it’s crazy now, wait until 2024 as we track toward flying cars. I’m reminded of the infamous …
The Return of Advertising Week NYC
It’s the return of Advertising Week in New York City, so I’m in the mix for a few days. It’s great to be back at an in-person conference connecting with old friends and meeting new players in the space. Last …
What a First Week in Miami…
After a few days settling into my new home and office, I hopped on the mer-maiden voyage of Virgin’s new cruise business, Virgin Voyages. It was a four-night excursion to the Caribbean and the first trip of its kind. Look, …
Greetings from Miami
Greetings from my new hometown of…. Miami! You read that right: after a solid run as a pandemic nomad, I’ve planted my roots in the Magic City. This is not the Miami of the past — the Will Smith, “Gettin’ …