Part 2 of the Digiday Podcast's CRO series. Spoke w Ryan Pauley about how the CRO role at Vox Media has expanded and how the 2022 economic downturn compares/contrasts w the 2020 one digiday.com/media/vox-medi…

Since mid-July, Netflix and Microsoft have been meeting with agencies to talk about the ad-supported tier. Agency execs have had high hopes for these meetings. Here's how they've been going so far from the agency perspective digiday.com/future-of-tv/f…

Not sure if people are serious about leaving Twitter, trying a little poll to find out:

I'm looking for marketing experts who are interested in chatting about the Super Mario Bros. Movie and what its success (or failure) portends for the future of video game IP adaptations in Hollywood. If you have a take on this, hit me up!

I am back to work from next Wed after a small break adjusting to fatherhood. I’m looking to hit the ground running and find new commissions. Aside from the culture journalism, I have lots of exp in bios, Copywriting, b2b, marketing, research etc. Get me on [email protected]

Last week marked the 5th anniversary of MasterCard's partnership with Riot Games. I spoke to executives at both companies to learn why MasterCard is investing more into esports as some other brands consider pulling away from the space. Check it out 👇🏼 digiday.com/marketing/why-…

Giving this one final share cos’ it isn’t everyday you do 11 separate phone interviews w/ Big Boi, Rapsody, Jeezy, DJ Spinderella, Kool Keith, Mykki Blanco, Flo Milli, DJ Shadow, Monie Love, DJ Muggs & Pete Rock for one single feature. Very proud of it: theguardian.com/music/2023/aug…

The first episode of my Digiday podcast went live today! Now that the hype has cooled down, here’s our pragmatic look at what people actually mean when they say “metaverse” in 2023. Check it out 👇🏼

Digiday Seb Joseph Krystal Scanlon Ronan Shields also wrote a Digiday advertiser's guide to the #DOJ's case against #Google: digiday.com/marketing/an-a…

Some big changes happening at Digiday! As of today, I’m joining Kayleigh Barber as co-host of the Digiday podcast, expanding our audio coverage. Catch my intro here: digiday.com/podcasts/the-d…

FYI job alert: We're looking for a marketing reporter to join the Digiday editorial team. DMs are open if you are interested in learning more or know someone who might be

It's official: ESL/FACEIT Group is the new home of Overwatch esports. It's the end of story of the Overwatch League — and a perfect time to tell the tale of how and why the league went wrong. Here's my oral history of the rise, fall, and future of the OWL:digiday.com/media/how-the-…

In the wake of January's layoffs, I spoke to Jacob Wolf 🐝 and other esports veterans about how working in the industry is going from a dream to a nightmare. digiday.com/marketing/afte…

ICYMI: Tune in at 3pm ET today to hear a discussion about the state of esports — and esports jobs — featuring me, Jacob Wolf 🐝, and Rod Breslau. Jacob and Rod are bringing the hot takes, but call-ins are very welcome as well, so come join the conversation!

I wrote about the rise of anime as a cultural force — and marketing tool for brands like McDonald’s: digiday.com/marketing/the-…

REMINDER: Tomorrow I'll be moderating a Twitter Space chat with kerry waananen, tatiana tacca, and @Har_FieCreative on the rise of anime as a marketing channel — and the growing connection between esports and anime — at 2pm ET. Looking forward to this one!