New Media Mondays Archive
What Makes You Think You Deserve Likes?

Every single day, I see somebody asking for likes on social media. And every
YouTube is NOT a “Stepping Stone” to the Mainstream

The term “mainstream” or “traditional” media is currently used when referring to the world
New Media Mondays: Don’t Share Stolen Videos

UPDATE: Since posting this blog, I have found an excellent video from Destin at Smarter
NEW MEDIA MONDAYS: How Periscope Can Be The Best New Tool For Artists

Periscope aren’t just really adorable names for your new kittens, they’re new apps that
New Media Mondays: 6 Reasons Your Online Project Tanked

Far too often, I see web series, comedy shorts, or fundraising videos fall short
The Problem with “The Grace Helbig Show”

If you’ve been on Twitter any time on Friday night these past several weeks,
Techy Tips to Improve Your Visibility as an Actor

In a recent interview at South by Southwest, several high-profile casting directors talked about
What It’s Like Working in a Digital Media Company

As somebody who has worked at several places whose primary goal was “create content
Why Production Value Matters in Online Video

Many know YouTube and other sources of online entertainment to be aggregators of cat
The Truth About “Every YouTube Video Ever”

Last April, the popular website College Humor released the video above. They titled it
What We Can Learn From Exploding Kittens About Crowdfunding

As some of you may know, a record was broken just last week –
How to Transition into Traditional Media

Many Internet celebrities have turned their skills and their fans’ purchasing power into successful non-Internet
Why the World Needs Digital Video Creators

Ten years ago, the most popular YouTube videos were called “Racing with some cool
Internet Video Trends We Should Stop in 2015

Although I am sure you have been wished this many times in the past
“Internet Actors” and Mainstream Media

For the past week, I have been pulling 14-hour night shifts on an indie
Travel the World, Make Films, and Get Paid

Today I’d like to introduce you to two filmmakers who I’ve been following/admiring recently
Film Recommendation: Documentary “Please Subscribe”

I often talk about how having a YouTube audience is a great catalyst to propel oneself into
The Buzzfeedification of Culture

Five years ago, you never would have seen a Hollywood Reporter headline that reads
Language-Agnostic Television

The term “language-agnostic” has been used for years as a reference in the world
Why Fiction Fails on the Internet

Quick: Name five successful YouTube shows! Go!I bet you can’t do it. I bet,
How do Web Filmmakers Make Money?

If you are a filmmaker anywhere (not just in Los Angeles), you’ve probably struggled
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