Michael Abata

New media technologies are rapidly emerging. Looking back on the past few decades of media, it’s clear that the content that catches hold plays a foundational role in sculpting how we live and think and interact. As the technologies with which we create and communicate change, cultural transmission will change in tandem.

Telehealth surged during COVID, making healthcare more accessible and convenient. And telehealth is uniquely suited to serving marginalized groups that lacked access to care or that felt uncomfortable seeking care. As the queer community swells in both size and vibrancy, new businesses are emerging to serve the community. Folx Health is a... See more

Working as a fractional CMO can alleviate some of the pressures and headaches that can come with full-time employment. For instance, these executives typically work remotely, per the WSJ, and can pick and choose which companies they want to help.

...choosing to leave behind full-time employment altogether, instead taking on “fractional” CMO roles... See more

Much of VR and AR today center around gaming and entertainment. But we also see immersive experiences emerging that teach empathy.

General Motors Co and travel operator Pilot said Thursday they will develop a national network of 2,000 electric vehicle charging stalls at travel centers to make it easier to recharge near highways. By 2030, US President Joe Biden wants 50% of all new vehicles sold to be electric or plug-in hybrid electric models and 500,000 new EV charging... See more

Chevy’s first foray into non-fungible tokens was a non-fungible dud. The automaker netted zero bids for its first NFT during an auction last month, even though the digital drawing came with a free 2023 Corvette Z06. Chevy was only accepting bids in Ethereum (most NFTs are purchased using Ethereum), the price of which has been extremely volatile in... See more