Trusted Advisors, Not Gatekeepers
If you make your living dealing with the online world, this insight probably says more about what we have to deal with on a daily basis than a whole stack of business books. While others pontificate about tipping points or long tails, Gibson's statement points to an inescapable fact: the future is a lot closer than we think. He warns us to get ready for changes already knocking on our doors. The question is, are we ready for them?
I got to thinking about this recently when I stumbled upon this article on Condé Nast's Portfolio site. It celebrates the success of South Korean music mogul Jin-Young Park. Not only is Park a highly successful producer and promoter of some of Asia's biggest acts, he's also single-handedly revolutionizing the music business in the process.
