David Lidsky's Blog, page 54

Is the moon about to go nuclear?

NASA’s new directive aims to power the Moon’s shadowy regions—but skeptics wonder what’s really behind the rush.

NASA wants to build a nuclear reactor on the surface of the moon—and fast. 

Trump’s reaction to the jobs report follows a familiar playbook of discrediting unfavorable data

Trump has a long history of dismissing data when it reflects poorly on him and extolling or even fabricating more favorable numbers.

When the coronavirus surged during President Donald Trump’s first term, he called for a simple fix: Limit the amount of testing so the deadly outbreak looked less severe. When he lost the 2020 election, he had a ready-made reason: The vote count was fraudulent.

Online scam uses fake ICE raids at Target and Walmart to steal personal data

Viral TikTok videos claiming retail workers were deported or fired by ICE are part of a phishing scam designed to collect email addresses, phone numbers, and payment information.

A new online scam is exploiting fears surrounding immigration raids.

What leaders can learn from podcasters about communication

75% of Americans trust the podcast hosts they listen to. Here’s what leaders can learn from how they communicate.

It’s undeniable: Digital platforms are powerful tools for influence and podcasting trends have emerged as a masterclass in building impactful leadership profiles. I’ve been producing podcasts for executives for more than 15 years; I’ve seen firsthand how they’ve helped increase trust, deepen engagement, and accomplish business objectives.

Traditional marketing is dead (almost)

The future belongs to performance-first strategies.

Traditional advertising, as we know it, will be dead by 2030.

Music spaces can strengthen communities

The Orion Amphitheater shows how it can be more than a venue, providing space for programming and civic engagement.

Live music is booming. According to Goldman Sachs’ Music in the Air report, the global live music market is estimate to reach $38.2 billion this year and is projected to nearly double by 2035. People crave real-world experiences and they’re willing to pay for them, whether they’re close to home or in faraway cities. Forward-thinking municipal governments are taking notice. If they’re not already, they should be.

By leaning into change, luxury is learning to thrive

The market continues changing, and brands are pivoting along with it.

Declining sales, falling profits, and job cuts have made for a tough first half of the year for the luxury sector. Yet two new initiatives from two of the world’s best-known luxury brands highlight some fundamental principles that must now shape luxury’s new direction of travel.

Amazon’s latest move spells trouble for audio-based podcasting

Amazon is restructuring the podcast studio Wondery as video podcasting becomes increasingly popular.

Amazon is gearing up for a significant restructuring of Wondery—the podcast studio behind popular shows like Scamfluencers, Dr. Death, and Business Wars—and it might be a signal that the podcasting industry is shifting to more video-centric formats.

America can’t afford to forget how to make things

Manufacturing is not only a smart industrial policy, it’s a national advantage.

In an age of convenience, global sourcing, and race-to-the-bottom pricing, “Made in the USA” has too often become a quaint notion—a nostalgic footnote rather than a guiding principle. But for those of us in the business of making things here at home, that label still means something. In fact, it may be more important now than ever before.

This mom went viral for co-parenting with ChatGPT. Thousands are following her lead

One mother has sparked a parenting movement, showing how tools like ChatGPT can lighten the mental load of modern family life.

Ask any parent and they’ll tell you that the laundry list of daily tasks is relentless. Now, some are turning to a new kind of support system: artificial intelligence.