The future of work is being shaped by AI assistants that don’t just listen. They understand, organize, and act across the platforms professionals use every day. Two standout services leading this transformation are Notis and The Librarian. Both harness the power of voice, but their unique integrations and intelligent automation are redefining how we interact … Read more
I’ve been in a toxic relationship for years — with my inbox. You know the feeling: that constant pull to check notifications, the anxiety of an unread count climbing higher, the Sunday night dread of Monday morning’s email avalanche. But I’m here to tell you that I’ve finally broken free, and the liberation has been … Read more
The AI hype train is running at full steam, but interestingly, two key executives who should be its biggest champions—CIOs and CMOs—are often the ones applying the brakes. I’ve been watching this resistance pattern emerge, and it’s fascinating how similar yet distinct their concerns are. Let’s break down what’s happening here. The business world has … Read more
Reimagining Digital Communication: Why Phound’s Privacy-First Approach Caught My Attention You all know that I’ve been watching the digital communication space evolve for years, and I have to tell you about something interesting I’ve been working on for the past two months. It’s called Phound, and it’s tackling a challenge that’s been bugging me (and … Read more
Looking at the latest Cision “State of the Press Release” report for 2024, I’m struck by how press releases continue to defy the “dying medium” narrative that’s been floating around for years. The data tells an interesting story – one that might surprise the digital-first zealots who’ve been predicting the death of traditional PR tools. … Read more
Lately, I’ve been looking at a key evolution in the events and marketing landscape. Experiential Marketing, and this is no longer a trend; it’s becoming the expectation. By 2025, it will be the dominant force, especially for brands seeking to cut through the noise and connect with audiences on a deeper level. Let’s explore the … Read more
Robots are an interest of mine and what I’m learning is very fascinating. Recently a friend of mine shared the thought that unions are fearful of robots replacing people, but I see it differently. Imagine robots that don’t just perform repetitive tasks in one spot, but move around and work alongside us. Welcome to the … Read more
YouTube, via a report that found its way to my inbox, got me thinking about the impact of the marketing concept known as “the Creator Takeover.” Remember when we eagerly awaited our favorite TV shows to air? Those days feel like ancient history now in an era of time-shifted viewing vs. the days of appointment … Read more
Well, well, well. Bessemer Venture Partners (BVP) has done it again with their latest “State of the Cloud 2024″ report. And let me tell you, it’s a game-changer. If you’re even remotely involved in the cloud or AI industry, you’d be foolish not to dive into this report head-first. The key takeaway? AI is no … Read more
I’ve been using Google’s NotebookLM, their AI-powered research and writing assistant which now is expanding to over 200 countries and territories since it first came out. Now with the global rollout Google is including access to the upgraded Gemini 1.5 Pro, which means it will now offer several new capabilities that are all designed to … Read more
