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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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- Publishers rethink YouTube strategy as search traffic erodesby Chris M. Sutcliffe – Independent Media Reporter on March 12, 2026 at 11:33 am
Media businesses have had a love-hate relationship with YouTube. As a competitor for ad revenue, it has been a thorn in their sides. But as an audience development and discovery... The post Publishers rethink YouTube strategy as search traffic erodes appeared first on Digital Content Next.
- DCN’s media industry must reads: week of March 12, 2026by Michelle Manafy, Editorial Director – DCN on March 12, 2026 at 11:23 am
Here are some of the best media stories our team has read so far this week: The post DCN’s media industry must reads: week of March 12, 2026 appeared first on Digital Content Next.
- Algorithms alter political information flow on X feedsby Rande Price, Research VP – DCN on March 10, 2026 at 11:16 am
How platforms rank content has become a central issue in the digital information ecosystem. Algorithms determine what millions of users see each day, shaping which voices gain visibility and how... The post Algorithms alter political information flow on X feeds appeared first on Digital Content Next.
- Retention over reach: the strategic reset behind publisher appsby Julie Jochims (West), Content Marketing Manager – Arc XP on March 9, 2026 at 11:24 am
Is this round two of apps? That was the question Jonny Kaldor, CEO of Pugpig, posed on stage at Arc XP Connect NYC. After years dominated by platform distribution, algorithmic... The post Retention over reach: the strategic reset behind publisher apps appeared first on Digital Content Next.
- How microdramas hook viewers and drive revenueby Charlotte Henry – Independent Media Reporter on March 5, 2026 at 12:36 pm
Microdramas, sometimes called vertical dramas, are fast-paced, feature-length video series, shot vertically and split into episodes of between 60 and 90 seconds. They have been popular in China for some... The post How microdramas hook viewers and drive revenue appeared first on Digital Content Next.
Adweek Feed Breaking News in Advertising, Media and Technology
- Pete Hegseth Comments Suggest Paramount Will Change Tone of CNNby mmwachiro on March 13, 2026 at 1:19 pm
Hegseth says, 'The sooner David Ellison takes over that network, the better.'
- Rethink Recruits Anomaly Veteran as First Chief Production Officerby Audrey Kemp on March 13, 2026 at 10:07 am
Rethink has hired Jon Legere as its first chief production officer to embed production earlier and more intentionally across the agency's creative, PR, and design practices.
- Peacock to Give Bravo Fans Personalized Experience With AI Andy Cohenby mmwachiro on March 13, 2026 at 10:00 am
Andy Cohen’s avatar serves as the Your Bravoverse tour guide.
- OMD USA Names Bradley Rogers CEO as Chrissie Hanson Heads to Dentsuby Audrey Kemp on March 13, 2026 at 9:59 am
OMD USA has tapped Bradley Rogers as its new CEO, while outgoing chief Chrissie Hanson heads to a struggling Dentsu.
- Ads of the Week: 9 Campaigns That Caught Our Eye, From Gap to Huggiesby Brittaney Kiefer on March 13, 2026 at 6:00 am
Gap, Coinbase, Huggies, and more are behind the week's most notable ads.
- Streaming Movie Ding? Universal's Films Are 'Theatrical-First'on March 13, 2026 at 3:15 pm
Starting next year, Universal Pictures will extend the theatrical window for new release movies to five weekends this year (around 35 days), and seven weekends (around 49 days) in 2027, according to a New York Times report.
- New York Bomb Incident Reveals Weakness Of TV Newson March 13, 2026 at 11:00 am
Local news got aspects of the story wrong, or underplayed parts of it entirely - and a CNN news anchor got it wrong three days after it happened.
- M&W: TV Ad Spending To Slide 2.4%on March 13, 2026 at 10:00 am
National TV advertising will sink 2% to $27.9 billion (excluding political ads), while core local TV is expected to be down 3% to $13.5 billion, according to estimates from Madison and Wall.
- Praising A Pharma Company: Documentary 'The Pink Pill' Now Streamingon March 12, 2026 at 7:56 pm
The 90-minute film tells the inspiring story of the fight to bring Addyi, the "female Viagra," to market.
- Living Room Video Ad Blinking? YouTube Tops 4 Legacy Companieson March 12, 2026 at 4:26 pm
YouTube has some distance to go to surpass all legacy TV networks, stations, and platforms in total advertising - at around $60 billion per year, depending on the estimates.
The Honest Broker A trustworthy guide to music, books, arts, media & culture by Ted Gioia
- Can a 100-Year-Old Mouse Save Disney?by Ted Gioia on March 13, 2026 at 5:53 pm
And other recent jottings in my journal
- AI Actress Tilly Norwood Drops a Video—and It's Cringe on Steroidsby Ted Gioia on March 10, 2026 at 10:16 pm
"At least Skynet was honest about trying to erase humanity..."
- Is Spotify Enabling Massive Impersonation of Famous Jazz Musicians?by Ted Gioia on March 9, 2026 at 6:07 pm
How did trumpet legend Nat Adderley become a white guy playing with a three-handed bassist?
- Why Are Tech Bros Watching Videos at 3x Speedby Ted Gioia on March 6, 2026 at 3:37 pm
Our culture might be boring but it sure is fast
- The Real Story Behind 'Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance'by Ted Gioia on March 3, 2026 at 2:43 pm
How this book was written is as strange as the novel itself