A fascinating article in the Economist this week that explores the copyright issues raised by Canadian Commander Chris Hadfield’s rendition of David Bowie‘s “Space Oddity.” Commander Hadfield, recently returned to earth from his stint aboard the International Space Station, was already something of a celebrity in Canada, with an active Twitter feed and a fanbase… Read More
Tech stars: Geeks are the new celebrities
It’s official: geeks are the new class of celebrities. They now rank as high in status as athletes and moviestars as brand spokespersons. While Baby boomers may find this switch in status hard to believe, Millennials have embraced it without question. For this younger generation, a film titled, “Revenge of the Nerds” simply wouldn’t make… Read More
Social Media Celebrities
There’s a new kind of celebrity on the rise: the social media star. Major publicity firms, who represent some of the biggest names in Hollywood, are on high-alert, watching to see how this new form of competition plays out. The smart ones are morphing as quickly as possible to cater to this new breed. Meanwhile,… Read More