Some of My
Favorite Articles
I’m a writer first, and my curiosity tends to turn into an article. Here are a few favorites exploring the people, places and ideas that caught my attention.
Your Company is a Media Brand. Sorry.
I’ve always believed that if you’re a company with a website, you’re a media company. It doesn’t matter what you do or what you make. What you put on that site determines whether people come back. But if you own screens, that’s even more true.
Crafting Nuance: Richard Geoffroy’s Journey to Elevate Sake in Japan
That time I profiled a master champagne maker who has unique ideas for the future of sake. The story ran in Marriott Residences' Herein.
The Best Content Strategy? Press Delete.
Before publishing more content, brands should improve what they already have.
Site for Solomeo
Twenty minutes from Perugia, discover the natural beauty of Italy’s Cashmere Valley, which inspires the wares and soul of Brunello Cucinelli. This story originally ran in Marriott Residences’ Herein magazine.
Is Your Content Cute Enough?
AI companies want you to hug the future. Japan understands the assignment. My column for the Content Inspired Substack.
Brunello Cucinelli Embraces Harmony and Attentiveness
My profile of fashion icon Brunello Cucinelli for Waves Magazine, a custom publication that was available exclusively inside rooms at Shutters on the Beach and Hotel Casa del Mar, in Santa Monica, California, and online. It was so great to talk with him about what inspires him, especially his “company town” in Solomeo, Italy.
A Hotel Restaurant Fails When Its Only Audience Has a Room Key
Every hotel restaurant wants to be a neighborhood destination. You would not always know this from its marketing.
Mattel’s Bold Plan to Take Control Back From Hollywood
My cover story for Variety about how Mattel finally got serious about turning its toys into movies, TV shows, Web series, live events and games. It ran in 2013, before “Barbie” became a blockbuster.
Publications
I’ve Worked On
as an Editor
or Writer. Or Both.
Advertising Age
Après
Banyan
Conrad Magazine
FLUX
Elevate
eV
Fade In
Hana Hou!
Herein
Lei
Living
Madison & Vine
Marriott Traveler
Palm
Premiere
The Stars & Stripes
Variety
Waldorf Astoria Magazine
Waves