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Happy 15th B-day: TEDxTeen & CEO of Lil’ MDGs Dylan Mahalingam!

August 2, 2010 by Amy Jussel 4 Comments

Aug 2, 2010 As I opened my Facebook to check messages from GWLN's Global Leaders for Justice organizers who I’ll be working with tomorrow and Thursday at SCU mentoring inspiring projects from all over the world, I scanned the 'birthdays' sidebar. Keeping with the global theme, I was alerted to change agent Dylan Mahalingam’s 15th birthday today…I KNEW I had to give a huge … [Read more...]

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New Media Men Teach Mainstream Media About Fatherhood

June 20, 2010 by Amy Jussel 12 Comments

June 20, 2010 In honor of Father’s Day, we’re interested in deconstructing roles portrayed through mainstream media in the hopes that sensationalized headlines will 'catch up' to the reality of new media/new reinventions of manhood to see how they compare and contrast to life’s own “reality shows” in today's homes. Examples? Dismissive missives like the Atlantic's 'Are … [Read more...]

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Piggies & Paws For Papa’s Day: Keepsakes For Life

June 17, 2010 by Amy Jussel 6 Comments

June 17, 2010 Digital footprints have taken on a new meaning... Yesterday I wrote about new baby Noah Silverman and the future of early learning in his media world, today, I'm literally writing about digital fingerprints created via new media art forms, blending traditional art with electronics to scale and expand familial bonds globally. (Springwise shared Tokyo designers … [Read more...]

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Noah! Welcome to the Digital World, Baby! (PBS Early Learning)

June 16, 2010 by Amy Jussel 5 Comments

June 16, 2010 Personal post today to welcome (in over 325 languages) Shaping Youth advisory board member Dr. Robyn Silverman’s new son into the world of global digital citizenship. Born: Mr. Noah Stone Silverman today at 8:25am - 7lbs 4oz. – 19” already making his premiere on Facebook, Twitter and Shaping Youth! What does this have to do with media and marketing’s impact … [Read more...]

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Meaningful Media for Father’s Day: My Daddy Taught Me To…

June 13, 2010 by Amy Jussel 9 Comments

June 13, 2010 One week from Father’s Day and media is awash with ubiquitous tie and techie ads for Father’s Day finds. Meh. Better ideas? Experiential fun for memories in the making... How would YOU fill in the blank, “My Daddy Taught Me To…?” It’s no secret I’m a water rat and an island girl who spent much of childhood splashing in the surf or sprawled on one of Hawaii’s … [Read more...]