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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.
Blog
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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- When it comes to bias, systems matter more than opinionsby Rande Price, Research VP – DCN on March 24, 2026 at 11:26 am
Concerns about media bias tend to focus on journalists themselves—their politics, perspectives, and potential influence on coverage. That assumption has shaped everything from public criticism to internal newsroom safeguards. But... The post When it comes to bias, systems matter more than opinions appeared first on Digital Content Next.
- Trusted content classification fuels advertiser spend on newsby By Jack Marshall, Head of News – DoubleVerify on March 23, 2026 at 11:24 am
Advertiser investment in news depends on buyers having clear, reliable control over how their suitability preferences, meaning the content they consider appropriate for their brands are applied. As new brand... The post Trusted content classification fuels advertiser spend on news appeared first on Digital Content Next.
- Social media laws should focus on social mediaby Chris Pedigo, SVP Government Affairs – DCN on March 19, 2026 at 11:33 am
In California, jurors heard testimony that echos far beyond the courtroom as a warning for the digital age. In a major social media liability case that concluded last week families... The post Social media laws should focus on social media appeared first on Digital Content Next.
- DCN’s media industry must reads: week of March 19, 2026by Michelle Manafy, Editorial Director – DCN on March 19, 2026 at 11:21 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 19, 2026 appeared first on Digital Content Next.
- Inclusion in AI answers is becoming a discovery advantageby Rande Price, Research VP – DCN on March 17, 2026 at 11:24 am
As generative AI reshapes how people explore products and information, brands and publishers that appear inside AI-generated answers gain influence over consumer choices and purchase journeys. A new form of search... The post Inclusion in AI answers is becoming a discovery advantage appeared first on Digital Content Next.
Adweek Feed Breaking News in Advertising, Media and Technology
- Brands Strut Into The Devil Wears Prada 2 Universeby Rebecca Stewart on March 25, 2026 at 2:21 pm
Diet Coke, Grey Goose, and L’Oréal are among the brands making their Runway debut
- 3 Targeting Mistakes That Drive Me Crazyby ADWEEK Staff on March 25, 2026 at 12:49 pm
After over 25 years in marketing, I learned that many targeting decisions aren't driven by sound commercial logic. Here are the three biggest mistakes.
- Principal Media Is Changing the Agency Model—Whether We Like It or Notby Ryan Joe on March 25, 2026 at 11:40 am
Principal media is reshaping the economics and the trust dynamics of our business.
- Week of March 16 Evening News Ratings: Broadcasts Enter Spring With No Lossesby mmwachiro on March 25, 2026 at 11:01 am
CBS Evening News finished above 4 million total viewers.
- The Female Quotient Adds Beach Presence at Cannes Lionsby Alison Weissbrot on March 25, 2026 at 10:55 am
The Female Quotient is heading to the beach for Cannes Lions 2026. The media and advisory company announced the launch of FQ Beach and Camp on Wednesday (March 25), an
- Trade Desk Concerns: Does CTV Brand Attraction Have A Strong Foundation?on March 25, 2026 at 1:00 pm
The Trade Desk has been impacted over a highly public condemnation by Publicis due to a "failed" audit. Where does CTV fit in?
- OpenAI Closes Down Sora, Disney Deal Stoppedon March 25, 2026 at 12:34 pm
Last month, Disney struck a three-year licensing partnership with Open AI for its Sora platform, allowing consumers to create short-form videos based on Disney. As part of the deal, Disney was to take a $1 billion stake in OpenAI.
- Consumers Struggle To Distinguish Between Streamers, Programs On Platformson March 25, 2026 at 12:00 pm
When respondents were asked to identify top original programming with its premium streamer, only one hit the 50% level correctly with its streamer association: Netflix's "Squid Game."
- Take The 'Bait' And Don't Miss Amazon's New Comedyon March 25, 2026 at 12:00 pm
"Bait" is comedic at times, but it can suddenly veer into dark dramatic territory in the blink of an eye.
- Samsung, Amazon Ads Form Shoppable CTV Partnershipon March 24, 2026 at 3:30 pm
For Samsung TV Plus, Samsung TV's operating system, the company says this is the first external CTV device partnership to offer this capability with Amazon.
The Honest Broker A trustworthy guide to music, books, arts, media & culture by Ted Gioia
- Montaigne and the Origins of Substackby Ted Gioia on March 23, 2026 at 5:59 pm
Self-publishing has a glorious history—but what's coming next is even better
- The Strangest Book in Harvard Libraryby Ted Gioia on March 20, 2026 at 8:28 am
100 years ago, Arthur Inman decided to write the most brutally honest and explicit diary in history—so he hired people to tell him their intimate secrets
- The Shock of the Oldby Ted Gioia on March 18, 2026 at 6:09 pm
What happens when everything is a reboot?
- Why Read the Classic Books?by Jared Henderson on March 16, 2026 at 5:00 pm
An Interview with Naomi Kanakia
- 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