for the first time to attend the Mipcom
Television conference.
It's like having a conference in Miami, with beaches
and lots of cool shopping
with a French Twist
.
Saturday, October 15, 2011
MIPCOM
I recently went to Cannes France
for the first time to attend the Mipcom
Television conference.
It's like having a conference in Miami, with beaches
and lots of cool shopping
with a French Twist
.
for the first time to attend the Mipcom
Television conference.
It's like having a conference in Miami, with beaches
and lots of cool shopping
with a French Twist
.
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Hurricane Irene
NYC feared the worst as
the wind created waves on the Hudson
and stores prepared for the storm.
But except for a few downed trees.
All was quiet in my East River neighborhood.
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Atlanic City Wine and Food Festival
Had a fun couple of days in Atlantic City.
Enjoyed the boardwalk
and partying with contestant Jeff from Food Network Star and his fans.
Enjoyed the boardwalk
and partying with contestant Jeff from Food Network Star and his fans.
PROMAX Panel
I participated in a panel
at the Promax conference last month
and was quoted in Adweek
"Still, as Cooking Channel general manager Michael Smith pointed out, not everyone in the television industry is moving in the right direction on branding. “One of the good things about cable is that we got good at branding networks,” Smith said. “But now everyone is trying to become general entertainment again . . . I can’t tell whether that pregnant teenager is on TLC or MTV . . . It all kind of blends together.”
and there's a video sound bite on Youtube
at the Promax conference last month
and was quoted in Adweek
"Still, as Cooking Channel general manager Michael Smith pointed out, not everyone in the television industry is moving in the right direction on branding. “One of the good things about cable is that we got good at branding networks,” Smith said. “But now everyone is trying to become general entertainment again . . . I can’t tell whether that pregnant teenager is on TLC or MTV . . . It all kind of blends together.”
and there's a video sound bite on Youtube
Monday, May 23, 2011
Cooking Channel Birthday
This May marks the one year birthday of Cooking Channel.
Today the marketing and creative services team
celebrated with a dim sum breakfast.
Today the marketing and creative services team
celebrated with a dim sum breakfast.
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Charlie Sheen on Tour
Got talked into checking out Charlie Sheen's New York tour stop
He was in full form, telling stories
showing of his tattoos
mugging with celebrity guests including ex-NY Met star Daryl Strawberry
The audience loved him and he was funny more often than not.
I was pleasantly surprised and actually enjoyed the show
He was in full form, telling stories
showing of his tattoos
mugging with celebrity guests including ex-NY Met star Daryl Strawberry
The audience loved him and he was funny more often than not.
I was pleasantly surprised and actually enjoyed the show
Friday, April 8, 2011
Return to Berkeley
I went to UC Berkeley for my MBA back in 1984-86. So it's been a real treat to participate in a current course in branded entertainment.
Last week I went back to Cal
to worked with the b-school students and their outstanding professor Krystal Thomas (yellow top in center)
I also mixed in two really great meals, lunch at the Ironwood BBQ, a really great light and healthy California style BBQ place.
And dinner at Camino, a fantastic new american place.
Last week I went back to Cal
to worked with the b-school students and their outstanding professor Krystal Thomas (yellow top in center)
I also mixed in two really great meals, lunch at the Ironwood BBQ, a really great light and healthy California style BBQ place.
And dinner at Camino, a fantastic new american place.
Sunday, March 13, 2011
BCA Dinner
The Black Culinary Alliance is a very special organization that works to recruit, train, and place more people of color in the food industry.
I recently attended their annual fund raising dinner which featured fantastic food cooked by students in the program.
Founder Alex Askew (far right) is an amazing guy, who almost single-handedly runs the entire organization.
During my remarks on stage I quoted the Buddha
“Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared."
Alex is the living embodiment of this.
I recently attended their annual fund raising dinner which featured fantastic food cooked by students in the program.
Founder Alex Askew (far right) is an amazing guy, who almost single-handedly runs the entire organization.
During my remarks on stage I quoted the Buddha
“Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared."
Alex is the living embodiment of this.
South Beach Wine and Food 2011
I've fortunate enough to attend the South Beach Wine and Food Festival every February since 2006.
The 2011 edition featured all the great food and drink
from celebrity chefs like Bobby Flay.
But this year was extra special since it was the first festival for the Cooking Channel brand
and it's new star chefs like Leanne Wong from Unique Eats
The 2011 edition featured all the great food and drink
from celebrity chefs like Bobby Flay.
But this year was extra special since it was the first festival for the Cooking Channel brand
and it's new star chefs like Leanne Wong from Unique Eats
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Week in Vegas
This past week I was in Las Vegas
for 2011 edition of the Consumer Electronics Show.
The big themes were:
1) 3D television, especially some new sets that do not require glasses.
The 3D effect on the glasses-free sets isn't as dramatic as it is on the sets with glasses, but it's pretty noticeable compared to today's typical 2D sets.
I think in a few years glasses-free 3D will become mainstream choice, while 3D with glasses will be for the higher end videophile.
2) Internet connected TVs.
Within a few years there will be little difference between the flat screens on your wall, the tablet screens in your hand, and the smartphone screens in your pocket. All three screen platforms will let you watch tv, surf the web, make video calls, and send e-mails.
3) Table computers, over 70 iPad killers were on display including one from Toshiba that runs full Windows 7 and does everything you regular desktop or laptop computer does.
I was a panelist on a discussion of how to generate revenue from all the media platforms.
In my view, in the end there will be one single media platform, just available on wide variety of different screen sizes to fit when and where the consumer wants to engage with their media.
for 2011 edition of the Consumer Electronics Show.
The big themes were:
1) 3D television, especially some new sets that do not require glasses.
The 3D effect on the glasses-free sets isn't as dramatic as it is on the sets with glasses, but it's pretty noticeable compared to today's typical 2D sets.
I think in a few years glasses-free 3D will become mainstream choice, while 3D with glasses will be for the higher end videophile.
2) Internet connected TVs.
Within a few years there will be little difference between the flat screens on your wall, the tablet screens in your hand, and the smartphone screens in your pocket. All three screen platforms will let you watch tv, surf the web, make video calls, and send e-mails.
3) Table computers, over 70 iPad killers were on display including one from Toshiba that runs full Windows 7 and does everything you regular desktop or laptop computer does.
I was a panelist on a discussion of how to generate revenue from all the media platforms.
In my view, in the end there will be one single media platform, just available on wide variety of different screen sizes to fit when and where the consumer wants to engage with their media.