Let Me Bore You: Content Creation

And we're voyaging into the mundanely practical yet again!  This time it's why you're going to want to know content creation in the changing economy.

When I talk content creation I am not talking about simple emails, Tweets, text messages, etc.  I'm talking specifically about the ability to create text entries with the purpose of communicating ideas and experiences – and peripherally other media.

In short, you're going to want to know how to write well in current and future economy at the very least.

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News of the Day 5/8/2009

Career:
Some great no-nonsense tips from one of my fellow Project Managers on using Linkedin.com and the basics of personal branding.


Economics/Freakonomics/Geekonomics:

We've got a lot of VC-related news, so I'm bundling it here:


Media:

A look at how news writing hasn't changed – and how it may. A bit of a thought-provoker.


Video:

Hulu is at it again: this time with international deals. Most interestingly this will help other companies with THEIR global reach. I'm getting ready to christen Hulu a good career choice at this rate – they're very savvy and doing well. The question is not will they be in front, but how long they'll stay and how competitors will adjust. (And as a side note, what will happen with Youtube . . .)


Social Media:

Companies piggybacking onto Twitter – They just keep growing. Useful to be aware of for personal use, and career-wise . . . well, you take your chances. Again as I've said Twitter will survive in some form, but I confess that with so many Twitter-riders a good chunk of them probably won't make it.


Video Games:

Guitar Hero's overall franchise has netted $2 billion. Activision makes more money. So let's face it . . . you know where to send your resume. Also considering the nature of the game, I figure this milestone means more like it (participatory media tie-ins) are on the way.

Everything old is new again? Pokemon Gold and Silver being remade for DS. Of course remaking old games is de rigeur now (Dragon Quest anyone?). I find it noteworthy as its a big franchise, and the remake trend is one worth following (thought for careerists – remakes may be a good starting point).

-Steven Savage

The Art of the Brainstorm Book

One of the career strategies I've used over the last year is one I call the Brainstorm Book.  It's a way to help stay on your life path, aim for your career goals, and keep inspired.  Though it takes a bit to explain, it's something I want to share as it's been extremely useful to me.

It's easier to describe the steps then describe the philosophy, so without any additional delay, let's go.

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