Holiday Marketing Trends
If you’re anything like me, you’re in a frantic rush to finish your holiday shopping (and giving thanks for two-day shipping). But, if you are in fact like me, you’re right on trend: more than 50 percent of Americans wait until the final days of the holiday shopping season to finish making their purchases. A […]
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How to Keep the Train Moving in the Ride-Sharing Era
For decades, public transportation has helped America’s largest metropolitan areas thrive by helping millions of commuters get to and from work, home and play. Public transit options encourage economic development in surrounding areas by providing jobs, reducing road congestion, travel times, air pollution and oil consumption. But ride-sharing is cutting into public transit ridership nationwide, […]
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Podcast 101
The concept of podcasts arose in 2004 at the intersection of the iPod and broadcasting as a new way to reach audiences. At the same time, technology was changing how people consumed media online by updating and pushing online content, rather than requiring the user to search for content (think the ever-updating Twitter feed). This […]
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Say What You Think and See What Happens
The late poet, short story writer and feminist peace activist Grace Paley is a heroine of mine. She protested against nuclear proliferation from the 1950s until her death in 2007, and her activism ranged to include protests against the Vietnam War, human rights violations worldwide, and U.S. military intervention in Central America. I saw her […]
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The Orphan on Michigan Avenue
There’s an orphan hiding in plain sight on Michigan Avenue, 875 North Michigan to be exact. Abandoned by its parent, The John Hancock Insurance Company, the building that has no name stands proudly as an important part of Chicago’s skyline and history. There could be a new parent, as new owners find a new partner […]
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