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Scott Rakestraw has been delivering technology as a service for nearly 4 decades. After earning a Bachelor Degree in Communication, specializing in mass media, Scott’s early career was a mix of radio, publishing and television supporting technology for font-line team members and senior corporate executives
Scott has worked for major media outlets including, Mediabase Research, Cox Broadcasting, Paramount Television Stations and CBS Television. He has also been a team leader in publishing, serving as the Research Director at Monday Morning Replay and the Senior Technical Support Analyst for Gale Research (now Cengage).
“Working in the media was a great place to learn how the world and the world of business operates- how to work with a team to accomplish a mission.” says Rakestraw. “I learned many things living in the corporate world but I was always searching for some meaning to the work.”
The search lead Scott directly into to public service roles. He has served as Telecommunications Manager for The Library Network and as a Senior Technology Project Manager for public libraries. He founded “Save Your Breath.org” in 1998 and to help fine organizations, specifically non-profits implement and deliver technology solutions.
“People get overwhelmed by technology. When you have the right partner, you’ll never have to ‘Sweat the Tech’.”
“SaveYourBreath.org” is a Michigan based consulting firm specializing in Technology Project Management, Solution Design, System Architecture and Staff Development.
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The AI Trust Crisis
A Strategic Opportunity for Libraries Society is at a crossroads. Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping (or going to reshape) virtually every industry. Yet, in the latest poll by You.gov, the public trust in AI is Plummeting like circulation stats during the pandemic closures. This isn’t just another tech wave— it’s a defining moment for libraries …
The ‘Subversives’
They speak of radical ideas like privacy, literacy and inclusiveness. They live and work in our community and very often, they are activists and advocates. Today’s librarians teach seniors to navigate tablets, guide job seekers through career transitions, and nurture creative expression through community arts and STEM programs. In a world drowning …
Disrupting the Disruptors
There’s a little company out there with incredible influence on popular music and you might never have heard about them. A dedicated team of researchers is spying on radio stations, listening and recording every title played. When I worked there many years ago, we didn’t really realize it was a technology company. We just loved …
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- The rise of explainers as an audience growth strategyby Michelle Manafy, Editorial Director – DCN on July 2, 2026 at 11:34 am
For years, journalism was all about breaking news, not explaining it. Now it seems that “making sense” of the news, by providing context and answering questions, might just be the... The post The rise of explainers as an audience growth strategy appeared first on Digital Content Next.
- DCN’s media industry must reads: week of July 2, 2026by Michelle Manafy, Editorial Director – DCN on July 2, 2026 at 11:27 am
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- Publisher apps become central to audience relationships by Michelle Manafy, Editorial Director – DCN on June 30, 2026 at 11:24 am
Publisher apps play an expanding role in how publishers engage audiences and support subscriber relationships. As apps become a larger part of digital product strategies, publishers increasingly measure how audiences... The post Publisher apps become central to audience relationships appeared first on Digital Content Next.
- The operational gap holding back video revenue growthby Michelle Manafy, Editorial Director – DCN on June 29, 2026 at 11:26 am
As Google referral traffic has declined, social has become a more important source of audience engagement for media companies. Facebook remains a meaningful traffic driver, but the larger opportunity for... The post The operational gap holding back video revenue growth appeared first on Digital Content Next.
- The fundamental copyright question no one is askingby Michelle Manafy, Editorial Director – DCN on June 25, 2026 at 11:33 am
Much of the conversation around AI and copyright has focused on a simple question: Should content creators be compensated when their work is used to train and improve AI systems?... The post The fundamental copyright question no one is asking appeared first on Digital Content Next.
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- The Maker of Slim Jim, Reddi-wip, and Swiss Miss Has a New Commerce Agencyby Kathryn Lundstrom on July 10, 2026 at 10:00 am
Conagra Brands, parent company to a portfolio of more than 100 consumer packaged goods brands, selected WPP-owned Barrows as its new commerce marketing agency of record following a competitive review.
- EXCLUSIVE: Zenith Retains Reckitt’s $400M US Media Business Following WPP’s Europe Winby Alison Weissbrot on July 10, 2026 at 9:59 am
The Publicis Media agency held onto the CPG giant in the US after WPP picked up the European business last fall.
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- Fidji Simo Steps Back From OpenAI AGI Role to Focus on Healthby Trishla Ostwal on July 10, 2026 at 9:47 am
The exec behind OpenAI’s ad push will become a part-time advisor following a prolonged recovery from chronic illness.
- Gen Z’s Short Attention Span Is a Myth. Here Are 5 Keys To Capturing Their Interest.by adweek_edit on July 10, 2026 at 7:00 am
Gen Z isn't incapable of paying attention, they're just decisive about what deserves it—especially in today’s over-saturated media environment.
- Networks Ramp Up Summer Promos For World Cup, 'Shark Week,' 'Dragon'on July 10, 2026 at 3:14 pm
Telemundo tops all networks with a media value of $41.7 million for promo spots, according to iSpot.tv estimates. The network's World Cup has soared in engagement with 5.5 million average viewers through 92 matches over 25 days.
- IAB Talks New Video Standards: Complex, Simple Or Otherwise?on July 10, 2026 at 12:28 pm
The IAB says measurement standards need a reset that considers video-consumption elements such as sound quality, "skip-enabled" functions and the type of ad formats on that platform.
- Streaming Fatigue Hits Peak Subscription: Americans Start Treating Netflix Like A Seasonal Vegetableon July 10, 2026 at 12:15 pm
Consumers have discovered the "cancel" button in their efforts to contain the ballooning costs of streaming services.
- In Multi-Platform Era, Emmy Noms Are Too Numerous To Counton July 10, 2026 at 12:00 pm
The sheer breadth of the categories, shows, platforms and Emmy nominees is a clear reflection of the size of the world of television today.
- First Amendment Watchdogs Blast FCC Over 'The View' Investigationon July 9, 2026 at 8:29 pm
"The veneer of legal process applied over the Commission's retaliation against speech disfavored by this administration is so thin that it is nearly invisible," TechFreedom, The Authors Guild and others say in an FCC filing.
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- I Get Such Amazing Emails from Readersby Ted Gioia on June 28, 2026 at 6:17 pm
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