It was October 8, 2018 when a gathering of former employees made a pilgrimage to WMUZ in Detroit, including myself. This article is mostly for me and my family, plus anyone else who is interested. The backstory is that when I was 26, in 1986, I moved my pregnant...
Really? The Personal ScLoHo
#RememberCharly Butcher of WOWO & WMEE Fort Wayne
Photo provided by WOWO.com There are a lot of postings online about the sudden and unexpected passing of my friend and co-worker Charly Butcher. I took some time to find some video's that give a glimpse into the Charly we all know and love, but first a run-down of...
The History of ScLoHo
Time to introduce myself, again for some of you that I've known for awhile, and perhaps for the first time if you are unfamiliar with this website and podcast. This is episode 75 of the weekly podcast titled, The Genuine ScLoHo Media & Marketing Podcast. Launched...
Authentic and Appropriate
This week, we are going to talk about a subject that goes beyond media and marketing, it's about being Authentic and Appropriate. The backstory on this subject is that being Authentic and Appropriate is how I strive to live my life. However I was recently talking to a...
Selling a Salesperson
I bought a car this month and thought I'd share some lessons for you and your business in this essay I'm calling Selling a Salesperson. While I am keenly aware of the process because of my profession, the general public is more aware of the tactics too than ever...
1968 + 50
Hindsight is fascinating. This year, 2018 there are going to be multiple anniversaries of events that happened half a century ago. 1968. It was a year had many life changing events including civil rights battles, political assassinations, and even some good stuff too....
The Heart of the WOWO Radio Listener
It's time for Penny Pitch and time to share with you what I know about The Heart of the WOWO Radio Listener. First let me share with you what Penny Pitch is all about. Penny Pitch began in 1948, as a way for WOWO radio listeners to give to help those in need. It...
Can You Recognize Click-Bait and Fake News?
I am constantly surprised that smart people fall for Click-Bait and Fake News these days. Even more, I'm surprised at the websites that allow this on their pages. Today I was visiting the newly redesigned website for one of my former hometown newspapers, the...
It’s Up To You
You have the power to: _________________. Support a cause. Volunteer. Protest. Pray. Speak out. Be quiet. Stand up. Take a knee. Build up. Tear Down. Create division. Provide healing. Talk. Listen. Look for common ground. Look for reasons to divide. Complain. Change...