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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 build a team to accomplish goal.” says Rakestraw. “In the corporate world 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.
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Radio’s Next Great Format May Have Nothing to Do With Traditional Radio
Dave Van Dyke’s [Bridge Ratings Media Research] recent essay suggests that radio’s next great format could be “the wisdom of its own audience“. Using AI to organize thousands of listener responses that local personalities can turn into programming is a great concept. I just don’t think it’s strong enough. As a technologist, I’ve argued three …
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- The apple tree strategy for smarter customer acquisition
by Richard E. Brown, Media Revenue Consultant on October 29, 2026 at 11:41 amEarly in my career, after presenting a product launch plan that emphasized the total addressable market to our board and leadership team, my CFO, who had become a mentor, stopped... The post The apple tree strategy for smarter customer acquisition appeared first on Digital Content Next.
- DCN’s media industry must reads: week of October 29, 2026by Michelle Manafy, Editorial Director – DCN on October 29, 2026 at 11:26 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 October 29, 2026 appeared first on Digital Content Next.
- Why publishers need to look beyond traffic and pageviews
by Sharon Profis, SVP Audience Strategy – Raptive on October 26, 2026 at 11:26 amPublishers have long known that the best strategy for traffic growth is simple: focus on what you can control. But lately, with “Google Zero” cannibalizing clicks and search behavior shifting... The post Why publishers need to look beyond traffic and pageviews appeared first on Digital Content Next.
- How publishers turn video reach into business valueby Rande Price, Research VP – DCN on October 26, 2026 at 7:29 am
Video can certainly expand a publisher’s reach. However, its strategic value depends on what develops from that exposure: repeat demand for its journalism, a stronger subscription product, or profitable advertiser... The post How publishers turn video reach into business value appeared first on Digital Content Next.
- How The Times and Guardian use live blogs to drive engagement
by Esther Kezia Thorpe – Media Reporter on October 22, 2026 at 11:37 amLive blogs have a valuable part to play in a quality publishing strategy. From engaging and updating subscribers to showcasing other products and getting newcomers up to speed, they are... The post How The Times and Guardian use live blogs to drive engagement appeared first on Digital Content Next.
Adweek Feed Breaking News in Advertising, Media and Technology
- Amazon Says External AI Agents Aren’t Hurting Its Ad Businessby Mitchell Parton on October 29, 2026 at 6:55 pm
The company reported its highest-ever operating margin in Q3 of 13.9%
- Stagwell Posts Best Results Yet as Mark Penn Eyes Government Contractsby Chris Cicchiello on October 29, 2026 at 4:06 pm
CEO Mark Penn said Stagwell’s AI tools can help clients’ reduce their marketing costs by $100 million per year
- The Four Down and Dirtiest Political Ads of the 2026 Midtermsby Robert Klara on October 29, 2026 at 2:44 pm
With voting less than a week away, the ads are uglier than ever
- Your Marketing Playbook Expired Last Week ft. Erin Oles of Salesforceby Eva Kis on October 29, 2026 at 2:27 pm
Plus, why AEO is not the new SEO.
- Cash Flow, Not Capex, Is the Metric Investors Care About in Big Tech Earningsby Kendra Barnett on October 29, 2026 at 12:57 pm
In the first big tech earnings trickling in, investors are rewarding positive cash flow and penalizing cash burn. Is capex a less pertinent metric for the hyperscalers now?
- Agentic Plays Chess To Programmatic's Checkers In Premium Videoon October 29, 2026 at 7:40 pm
For the first time in TV history, advertisers and agencies can optimize their linear TV ad campaigns like digital campaigns. But some issues remain.
- Apple TV: Looking To Really Define 'Premium'on October 29, 2026 at 3:28 pm
Unscripted content spiked in Q2 vs. last year across five major streaming services - Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ and Paramount+ - with Apple TV+ the sole exception to this trend, according to Ampere Analysis.
- Versant Media Adds 4 FAST Channelson October 29, 2026 at 2:43 pm
The new niche FAST channels for CNBC, E!, and Oxygen are already available on Prime Video and will roll out on The Roku Channel starting in November 2026.
- Netflix Doc Alleges No One Has Ever Heard Of 'SCTV'on October 29, 2026 at 12:00 pm
A new documentary dropping Friday on Netflix has the intriguing title "SCTV: The Greatest Show You've Never Heard Of."
- Google Ad Growth Slows, Misses Wall Street Estimateson October 28, 2026 at 9:42 pm
Google's ad revenue fell short of analyst expectations after its parent company Alphabet reported $127.6 billion in sales during the Q3 earnings call.
The Honest Broker A trustworthy guide to music, books, arts, media & culture by Ted Gioia
- Is the Music Business Collapsing?
by Ted Gioia on October 27, 2026 at 8:00 pmThe major labels made seven big mistakes—and are now paying the price
- 42 Milestones in the History of Conversation
by Ted Gioia on October 25, 2026 at 8:04 pmFrom the Burning Bush to ChatGPT
- Don’t Monetize Me, Bro!
by Ted Gioia on October 22, 2026 at 5:22 pmAnd Ted learns what’s inside his Amazon profile
- 14 YouTube Videos I’m Recommending Right Now
by Ted Gioia on October 20, 2026 at 3:46 amHere's what I've been watching lately.
- Let’s Kill the Four-Chord Song
by Ted Gioia on October 16, 2026 at 6:45 pmThe audience has lost interest in it—but what comes next?