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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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- Inside TIME’s rollout of its TIMEAI interactive agentby Esther Kezia Thorpe – Media Reporter on April 16, 2026 at 11:34 am
TIME has been an industry leader in pursuing content licensing deals with companies like OpenAI and Perplexity. These ensure that the publisher’s content is cited and attributed, as well as... The post Inside TIME’s rollout of its TIMEAI interactive agent appeared first on Digital Content Next.
- DCN’s media industry must reads: week of April 16, 2026by Michelle Manafy, Editorial Director – DCN on April 16, 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 April 16, 2026 appeared first on Digital Content Next.
- How the shift from audiences to fans drives media valueby Suzanne S. LaPierre – Independent Media Reporter on April 14, 2026 at 12:11 pm
The most valuable audiences behave like fans. They spend more time, engage more deeply, and are more willing to pay, making them critical to growth strategies across subscriptions, advertising, and... The post How the shift from audiences to fans drives media value appeared first on Digital Content Next.
- The new publisher challengeby John Nardone – CEO, JWX on April 13, 2026 at 11:23 am
Publishers have been under the gun for 25 years. The transition to the digital age forced media companies to adapt again and again to evolving consumer habits and changing technology.... The post The new publisher challenge appeared first on Digital Content Next.
- The publisher’s playbook for the Google Zero eraby Damian Radcliffe, Carolyn S. Chambers Professor in Journalism – University of Oregon on April 9, 2026 at 11:34 am
For many media organizations, the threat of “Google Zero” is increasingly becoming a reality. Between November 2024 and November 2025, traffic from Google Search to more than 2,500 sites in... The post The publisher’s playbook for the Google Zero era appeared first on Digital Content Next.
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Possible is scaling fast, spilling beyond the Fontainebleau, courting C-suite dealmaking, and leaning into creators, AI, and star power, as it blazes ahead in its mission to become marketing’s answer to Davos.
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- NBCU Ads Up 4.7%, Peacock A Major Factoron April 23, 2026 at 3:24 pm
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- Netflix: Future Content Wasn't About WBD - What About Other Video?on April 23, 2026 at 12:00 pm
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- Shareholder Vote Today Is Moment Of Truth For WBD, Paramounton April 23, 2026 at 12:00 pm
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- Hearst News All-In-One: Publisher Cuts Deal To Help Programmatic Advertiserson April 22, 2026 at 9:46 pm
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The Honest Broker A trustworthy guide to music, books, arts, media & culture by Ted Gioia
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