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Matt Drudge and his new conservative digital political tabloid became household names in January 1998. That's when the Drudge Report broke the "intern story," that is, that U.S. president Bill Clinton had some kind of sexual relationship with assistant Monica Lewinsky. MORE
Tonight, "Court TV" revisited the saga of TV infomercial pitch man Kevin Trudeau. The 7th U.S. Circuit of Appeals rejected the appeal of Trudeau's 2013 conviction for exaggerated claims by his weight-loss book. MORE
Tomorrow former lawyer Thomas Lagan will be sentenced by U.S. District Judge Lawrence Kahn. Over Over the years he swindled from clients, mostly elderly ones, $12 million. To obtain mercy, he is presenting the Booze Defense. He claims that demon alcohol made his steal from clients. But, now that he has been sober for a few months, he is a new man, he contends. The court should recognize that and go easy on him in mandating the amount of prison time. MORE
Let's cut to the chase. The editorial market for most kinds of content-creators is glutted. That applies to full-time, part-time, and contract positions. So, those who hope to still make a living wage (and be treated well) have to approach marketing themselves strategically. MORE
Let’s UNMASK four near enemies. A near enemy is a WICKED emotion that comes disguised as a NOBLE emotion. Near enemies can be more dangerous than far enemies. That’s because far enemies are easy to spot. For example, hate is the far enemy of love. Or sadness can be a far enemy of joy. MORE
David Boies isn't going gently into the night - despite all the major hits to his branding. Those range from how he handled representing client Harvey Weinstein to his conflict of interest role at disgraced Theranos. MORE
Former member of the O.J. Simpson legal Dream Team in the murder trial, Alan Dershowitz could become part of the Donald Trump Impeachment legal team. That's what sources tell ABC News. Yesterday, Dershowitz had been at the White House. MORE
Jersey City, New Jersey had been an easy first stop for immigrants from western and eastern Europe as well as the United Kingdom. MORE
One of the first things you learn at an economics course is that you should never take irrecoverable (sunk) costs into account when you need to decide upon present or future investments. MORE
Several days ago, The Wall Street Journal took up the urgent matter of romantic relationships in the workplace between bosses and subordinates. Essentially, the guidance was: Don't do it. Call it Forbidden Love. And, of course, that makes it all the more enticing. MORE
Diabetes is a nasty disease. According to the American Diabetes Association , 9.4% of the U.S. population has it. That percentage will probably increase. In 2014, I was heading that way. Quickly. Actually, the medical doctor's eyes popped when he glanced at the lab results. MORE
It could have been thought of as The Clash of the Titans. In the gender discrimination litigation "Tolton et al. Jones Day," the defendant filed a motion for sanctions against the law firm representing the plaintiffs. Here is the background information on that procedural move. MORE
"Clinton" is a known brand. Plus, it isn't scary. Nothing radical about it. The genius of Bill Clinton's political positioning and packaging was putting himself out there as a moderate. His wife Hillary Clinton followed that ideology. She was "safe." MORE
The investment world's perception of both SoftBank and its chief executive officer Masayoshi Son has gone from bad to worse. This time the hit to SoftBank branding and that of its supposed visionary head results from the ill-fated in Wag. That's the dog-walking service. MORE
It was the tragedy of 9/11 in Manhattan which essentially branded mayor Rudy Giuliani The People's Mayor. Giuliani's words and actions became the template for compassionate crisis management. MORE
By now, it's fairly well known that AI, that is, artificial intelligence, is inherently biased. After all, humans create the algorithms for AI and those humans use data which contain some or maybe a lot of bias. That's just the way it is. MORE
Climate change. The high cost of maintaining a car. NerdWallet puts that at $706 a month. Wellness. Yes, there is an alterative to Peloton. Technologies such as the e-bike. Those are among the factors creating a passion for bicycling across North America. MORE
Glam has turned to glum. There turns out to be no safe harbor when working in media. Print folks can't take refuge in digital to stay employed. Text types can't shift to visual. And there is no protection under a big corporate parent such as Verizon. MORE
Now Virginia Roberts Giuffre had added on another public persona: The woman certain bad people want quieted. Before that, via the BBC interview, the identity was The Crier. MORE
One of the most important aspects of building a successful speaking business is remembering that our success is built on the relationships we build. How we approach new prospects and nurture the relationship will determine if we will ever get a ‘Yes’ from them. MORE
It's accepted: NDAs (non-disclosure agreements new employees are mandated to sign) have a legitimate purpose. They can prevent employees from revealing trade secrets. However, in many situations NDAs are used as a stealth cover-up tool for sexual harassment, discrimination, and/or retaliation. MORE
With the internet, technology and smartphones constantly within reach, we are immersed in the news, politics and the economy more today than ever before. But what does it all mean? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we are delighted to welcome Andrew Busch. MORE
She shouldn't have been walking alone near sundown in Manhattan. Not a city girl, she shouldn't have enrolled in a college in an urban area. She shouldn't have had such open body language, which invites attack. MORE
Like any other professional service, law firms get stiffed all the time - or, at least, clients try getting away with not paying the bill. In the situation of former client Serenity Pharma's unpaid $5.3 million bill, law firm Jones Day has taken an unusual approach, reports Law.com. The lawsuit, filed in Manhattan Supreme Court, is "Jones Day v. Serenity Pharma, Samuel Herschkowitz, and Alain Kodshi." " Here is a copy of the complaint. MORE
It's the end of an era: Free network TV. Network TV no longer matters to those doing the judging of the Golden Globes: the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. None of the major categories nominated for awards were from network TV. Instead they were for productions via streaming or cable. MORE
About a nine minute ride from Greenville is gentrified downtown Jersey City, New Jersey. There, by the Path train, studio apartments go for nearly 3K. Young and middle aged professionals either commute to Manhattan or work in brandname corporations in Jersey City. MORE
Life shapes life, more often than our decisions do. Extreme pain teaches us that raw reality. And, currently there seems to be a lot more than the average amount of pain in life. That makes me wonder how Bob Dilenschneider's new book "Decisions" will do. To be published on December 31, 2019, it ranks 1,680,199 on Amazon. That could mean it doesn't have a lot of pre-publication orders. Dilenschneider operates a public affairs firm in Manhattan. MORE
The moderate weather and liberalism in certain urban areas make California a haven for the homeless. The search for a solution to this crisis is generating both desperate and innovative proposals. Among the desperate is the one in the city of Lancaster. MORE
It's the wonderful way settlements can work. Harvey Weinstein's settlement, reports Complex , will provide $25 million to the more than 30 who accuse him of sexual misconduct. They range from actresses to former employees of his studio. He admits no guilt. MORE
Call it The Abandoned Shopping Cart peril. The online browser looks at X or Y merchandise, but doesn't buy. Of clicks the "place in shopping cart" button but doesn't complete the purchase transaction. MORE
Film enthusiasts probably recall the poignant tale of the female janitor who rescues an Amazonian god from a military research institution. That movie had been "The Shape of Water." " Well, like so much in the entertainment industry, that wound up as a lawsuit. MORE
The tragedy of layoffs in the news industry is two-fold. One part, of course, is that human beings lose the jobs which they saw as a mission, not just a way to make a living. And at Gannett there have been 200 cuts, 20% in newsrooms. MORE
Presenting to people with authority over us – decision makers whether internal or external – makes mush of our brains. It’s like having company over and noticing the walls need painting. Everything becomes more intense, more noticeable, more unacceptable. We see ourselves as “less than” which makes us less. Or worse, we become annoyingly more: more impressive with our words, more agreeable, more knowledgeable than we really are. Instead… wait for it: Be your authentic self. MORE
Globally, sales of digital advertising are up 15%, while those for television advertising are down 4%. That's according to the numbers from Magna Global, reports Bloomberg. Obviously, in 2019, Don Draper from "Mad Men" would be creating ads for digital. And he would need that business. MORE
The headline in Thomson Reuters uses the term "radicalize" associated with Mohammed Saud Alshamrani. Of course, in that context the connotation is negative. But that wasn't also the situation. Language, like all human institutions, keeps changing. MORE
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
DECEMBER 13, 2019
Call it The Abandoned Shopping Cart peril. The online browser looks at X or Y merchandise, but doesn't buy. Of clicks the "place in shopping cart" button but doesn't complete the purchase transaction.
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DECEMBER 12, 2019
With the internet, technology and smartphones constantly within reach, we are immersed in the news, politics and the economy more today than ever before. But what does it all mean? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we are delighted to welcome Andrew Busch.
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DECEMBER 11, 2019
One of the first things you learn at an economics course is that you should never take irrecoverable (sunk) costs into account when you need to decide upon present or future investments.
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Let’s UNMASK four near enemies. A near enemy is a WICKED emotion that comes disguised as a NOBLE emotion. Near enemies can be more dangerous than far enemies. That’s because far enemies are easy to spot. For example, hate is the far enemy of love. Or sadness can be a far enemy of joy.
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DECEMBER 13, 2019
It was the tragedy of 9/11 in Manhattan which essentially branded mayor Rudy Giuliani The People's Mayor. Giuliani's words and actions became the template for compassionate crisis management.
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DECEMBER 10, 2019
One of the most important aspects of building a successful speaking business is remembering that our success is built on the relationships we build. How we approach new prospects and nurture the relationship will determine if we will ever get a ‘Yes’ from them.
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DECEMBER 13, 2019
Presenting to people with authority over us – decision makers whether internal or external – makes mush of our brains. It’s like having company over and noticing the walls need painting. Everything becomes more intense, more noticeable, more unacceptable. We see ourselves as “less than” which makes us less. Or worse, we become annoyingly more: more impressive with our words, more agreeable, more knowledgeable than we really are. Instead… wait for it: Be your authentic self.
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Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
DECEMBER 12, 2019
David Boies isn't going gently into the night - despite all the major hits to his branding. Those range from how he handled representing client Harvey Weinstein to his conflict of interest role at disgraced Theranos.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
DECEMBER 12, 2019
By now, it's fairly well known that AI, that is, artificial intelligence, is inherently biased. After all, humans create the algorithms for AI and those humans use data which contain some or maybe a lot of bias. That's just the way it is.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
DECEMBER 12, 2019
Former member of the O.J. Simpson legal Dream Team in the murder trial, Alan Dershowitz could become part of the Donald Trump Impeachment legal team. That's what sources tell ABC News. Yesterday, Dershowitz had been at the White House.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
DECEMBER 11, 2019
Now Virginia Roberts Giuffre had added on another public persona: The woman certain bad people want quieted. Before that, via the BBC interview, the identity was The Crier.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
DECEMBER 11, 2019
The moderate weather and liberalism in certain urban areas make California a haven for the homeless. The search for a solution to this crisis is generating both desperate and innovative proposals. Among the desperate is the one in the city of Lancaster.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
DECEMBER 11, 2019
It's the wonderful way settlements can work. Harvey Weinstein's settlement, reports Complex , will provide $25 million to the more than 30 who accuse him of sexual misconduct. They range from actresses to former employees of his studio. He admits no guilt.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
DECEMBER 11, 2019
Let's cut to the chase. The editorial market for most kinds of content-creators is glutted. That applies to full-time, part-time, and contract positions. So, those who hope to still make a living wage (and be treated well) have to approach marketing themselves strategically.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
DECEMBER 11, 2019
It's accepted: NDAs (non-disclosure agreements new employees are mandated to sign) have a legitimate purpose. They can prevent employees from revealing trade secrets. However, in many situations NDAs are used as a stealth cover-up tool for sexual harassment, discrimination, and/or retaliation.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
DECEMBER 10, 2019
Several days ago, The Wall Street Journal took up the urgent matter of romantic relationships in the workplace between bosses and subordinates. Essentially, the guidance was: Don't do it. Call it Forbidden Love. And, of course, that makes it all the more enticing.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
DECEMBER 10, 2019
Jersey City, New Jersey had been an easy first stop for immigrants from western and eastern Europe as well as the United Kingdom.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
DECEMBER 10, 2019
About a nine minute ride from Greenville is gentrified downtown Jersey City, New Jersey. There, by the Path train, studio apartments go for nearly 3K. Young and middle aged professionals either commute to Manhattan or work in brandname corporations in Jersey City.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
DECEMBER 10, 2019
Film enthusiasts probably recall the poignant tale of the female janitor who rescues an Amazonian god from a military research institution. That movie had been "The Shape of Water." " Well, like so much in the entertainment industry, that wound up as a lawsuit.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
DECEMBER 10, 2019
"Clinton" is a known brand. Plus, it isn't scary. Nothing radical about it. The genius of Bill Clinton's political positioning and packaging was putting himself out there as a moderate. His wife Hillary Clinton followed that ideology. She was "safe."
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
DECEMBER 10, 2019
The investment world's perception of both SoftBank and its chief executive officer Masayoshi Son has gone from bad to worse. This time the hit to SoftBank branding and that of its supposed visionary head results from the ill-fated in Wag. That's the dog-walking service.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
DECEMBER 10, 2019
It's the end of an era: Free network TV. Network TV no longer matters to those doing the judging of the Golden Globes: the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. None of the major categories nominated for awards were from network TV. Instead they were for productions via streaming or cable.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
DECEMBER 9, 2019
Globally, sales of digital advertising are up 15%, while those for television advertising are down 4%. That's according to the numbers from Magna Global, reports Bloomberg. Obviously, in 2019, Don Draper from "Mad Men" would be creating ads for digital. And he would need that business.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
DECEMBER 8, 2019
Tonight, "Court TV" revisited the saga of TV infomercial pitch man Kevin Trudeau. The 7th U.S. Circuit of Appeals rejected the appeal of Trudeau's 2013 conviction for exaggerated claims by his weight-loss book.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
DECEMBER 8, 2019
Matt Drudge and his new conservative digital political tabloid became household names in January 1998. That's when the Drudge Report broke the "intern story," that is, that U.S. president Bill Clinton had some kind of sexual relationship with assistant Monica Lewinsky.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
DECEMBER 8, 2019
Glam has turned to glum. There turns out to be no safe harbor when working in media. Print folks can't take refuge in digital to stay employed. Text types can't shift to visual. And there is no protection under a big corporate parent such as Verizon.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
DECEMBER 8, 2019
The headline in Thomson Reuters uses the term "radicalize" associated with Mohammed Saud Alshamrani. Of course, in that context the connotation is negative. But that wasn't also the situation. Language, like all human institutions, keeps changing.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
DECEMBER 8, 2019
Climate change. The high cost of maintaining a car. NerdWallet puts that at $706 a month. Wellness. Yes, there is an alterative to Peloton. Technologies such as the e-bike. Those are among the factors creating a passion for bicycling across North America.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
DECEMBER 7, 2019
Diabetes is a nasty disease. According to the American Diabetes Association , 9.4% of the U.S. population has it. That percentage will probably increase. In 2014, I was heading that way. Quickly. Actually, the medical doctor's eyes popped when he glanced at the lab results.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
DECEMBER 7, 2019
It could have been thought of as The Clash of the Titans. In the gender discrimination litigation "Tolton et al. Jones Day," the defendant filed a motion for sanctions against the law firm representing the plaintiffs. Here is the background information on that procedural move.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
DECEMBER 7, 2019
The tragedy of layoffs in the news industry is two-fold. One part, of course, is that human beings lose the jobs which they saw as a mission, not just a way to make a living. And at Gannett there have been 200 cuts, 20% in newsrooms.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
DECEMBER 13, 2019
Life shapes life, more often than our decisions do. Extreme pain teaches us that raw reality. And, currently there seems to be a lot more than the average amount of pain in life. That makes me wonder how Bob Dilenschneider's new book "Decisions" will do. To be published on December 31, 2019, it ranks 1,680,199 on Amazon. That could mean it doesn't have a lot of pre-publication orders. Dilenschneider operates a public affairs firm in Manhattan.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
DECEMBER 12, 2019
Like any other professional service, law firms get stiffed all the time - or, at least, clients try getting away with not paying the bill. In the situation of former client Serenity Pharma's unpaid $5.3 million bill, law firm Jones Day has taken an unusual approach, reports Law.com. The lawsuit, filed in Manhattan Supreme Court, is "Jones Day v. Serenity Pharma, Samuel Herschkowitz, and Alain Kodshi." " Here is a copy of the complaint.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
DECEMBER 10, 2019
Tomorrow former lawyer Thomas Lagan will be sentenced by U.S. District Judge Lawrence Kahn. Over Over the years he swindled from clients, mostly elderly ones, $12 million. To obtain mercy, he is presenting the Booze Defense. He claims that demon alcohol made his steal from clients. But, now that he has been sober for a few months, he is a new man, he contends. The court should recognize that and go easy on him in mandating the amount of prison time.
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