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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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- Why chasing traffic can undermine subscriptions by Michelle Manafy, Editorial Director – DCN on June 23, 2026 at 11:26 am
Audience size and subscription performance often rank as the most closely watched measures of digital news performance. Sometimes they move together. Sometimes they point in different directions. This raises a... The post Why chasing traffic can undermine subscriptions appeared first on Digital Content Next.
- How collaboration is becoming a growth strategy for mediaby Michelle Manafy, Editorial Director – DCN on June 22, 2026 at 11:21 am
The news industry is entering an era where collaboration is becoming a business necessity. Publishers still compete fiercely for audiences, subscriptions, advertising, and trust. But the biggest challenges facing journalism... The post How collaboration is becoming a growth strategy for media appeared first on Digital Content Next.
- DCN’s media industry must reads: week of June 18, 2026by Michelle Manafy, Editorial Director – DCN on June 18, 2026 at 11:27 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 June 18, 2026 appeared first on Digital Content Next.
- What the Digital News Report means for your media strategyby Michelle Manafy, Editorial Director – DCN on June 17, 2026 at 12:58 pm
The annual Digital News Report is a must read for media leaders. Its findings routinely offer valuable insights that publishers can use to shape and inform their revenue strategies, content... The post What the Digital News Report means for your media strategy appeared first on Digital Content Next.
- Podcast reach hits record highs as video viewing growsby Michelle Manafy, Editorial Director – DCN on June 16, 2026 at 11:26 am
Podcasting continues to expand its influence in the digital media landscape, reaching more consumers than ever as it evolves beyond its audio-only roots. What began as an on-demand listening format... The post Podcast reach hits record highs as video viewing grows appeared first on Digital Content Next.
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- Week of June 8 Morning News Ratings: GMA and Today Continue to Growby mmwachiro on June 23, 2026 at 12:02 pm
Today extends its total viewership dominance to 21 weeks.
- After 20 Years Online, The Kitchn Is Launching a Print Magazineby Mark Stenberg on June 23, 2026 at 11:07 am
The debut is part of a new paid membership program from the Apartment Therapy brand, part of a push to monetize its most engaged audience.
- Palantir and Zeta Global Ink 7-Year Deal, Targeting $100M in Annual Revenue by Trishla Ostwal on June 23, 2026 at 9:41 am
The marketing cloud company is eyeing a transition from adtech vendor to AI infrastructure player.
- Omnicom’s Flywheel Found a Way to Inject Brands Into Amazon, Walmart, and Target’s AI Assistantsby Lauren Johnson on June 23, 2026 at 6:00 am
A new tool helps marketers appear in AI-driven recommendations.
- Amazon’s New Date for Prime Day 2026 Throws a Wrench Into Brands’ Plansby Eva Kis on June 23, 2026 at 6:00 am
The sales bonanza has surpassed Black Friday in size but was challenging for brands this year.
- It's A Partisan View Of The Economy, Stupidon June 23, 2026 at 2:19 pm
A majority of Americans are pessimistic about the outlook for the economy heading into the mid-terms, though Republican voters index the most optimistic.
- Ad-Supported Streaming Share Rises In Q1, Cable Sinkson June 23, 2026 at 1:00 pm
The increase in streaming viewing was largely driven by sports, with major entertainment programming from Netflix, Paramount+ and HBO Max also contributing.
- Comedian Dreesen Was Consummate Storytelleron June 23, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Everybody describes themselves as storytellers these days, but one storyteller who stood head and shoulders above the rest was Tom Dreesen.
- Is Adobe 'Dogfooding' Scenario Paying Off?on June 22, 2026 at 2:42 pm
Adobe has significantly expanded its digital marketing and ad ecosystem, deploying advanced agentic AI, generative media optimization and programmatic search visibility tools.
- UFC White House Event: Less 'Super' - At Least In The U.S.on June 22, 2026 at 2:30 pm
Paramount says it tallied 8.2 million average viewers in U.S. and Latin America for the seven-bout card on its streamer Paramount+, with 7 million coming from the U.S.
The Honest Broker A trustworthy guide to music, books, arts, media & culture by Ted Gioia
- Authenticity in Musicby Ted Gioia on June 21, 2026 at 8:36 pm
In a world of AI slop, where do we find something real?
- The Great Books Are for Everyoneby Jared Henderson on June 19, 2026 at 5:00 pm
How Zena Hitz brings the humanities to thousands of people via the Catherine Project
- A Reading List for the End of Civilizationby Ted Gioia on June 16, 2026 at 7:01 pm
I’m releasing this essay from behind the paywall.
- I Get Duped into Buying an AI Slop Bookby Ted Gioia on June 15, 2026 at 3:40 am
And updates on cancel culture, counterclockwise dances, millionaires who pay to conduct orchestras, etc.
- Objective Standards Really Do Exist in Musicby Ted Gioia on June 12, 2026 at 3:14 pm
And the New York Times is caught in the middle of the argument