The Diaper Conspiracy

With two toddlers, our family has invested several thousand dollars in diapers, and we’re not finished yet. A recent discussion with our pediatrician revealed some interesting insights about the diaper industry.

The diaper industry has become more sophisticated over the years.… Read the rest

Remember To Keep Things In Perspective

Dangerous Risk Adrenaline Suicide by Fear of Falling

The recent OMMA Global conference in New York was a good event. There were many interesting people and great discussions, spanning every corner of the digital marketing and media world.

As the show’s emcee, I was sensitive to an undertone of uncertainty and restlessness — one that was largely driven by our weak economy and digital’s continuing evolution and disruption of everything we know about our industry.… Read the rest

When It Comes To Bullying, The Problem Is People, Not Technology

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By now, you’ve heard the news of the Rutgers freshman and violinist who committed suicide after his roommate secretly filmed him during a sexual encounter in his dorm room and posted it on the Web. It’s a tragedy, and it’s sparked a lot of debate about a “new dangerous era wrought by the Internet.”… Read the rest

He Who Smelled It Dealt It

One of the most subtle yet powerful forces are the sites, touches, tastes and smells that forge into childhood memories. On the latest Cast of Dads podcast, we discussed how those childhood memories and associations — good and bad — permeate our brains and live with us for the rest of our lives.… Read the rest