Rob Salkowitz

Artist, Atheist, Blogger, Business adviser, Concerned citizen, Consultant, Educator/Teacher, Global soul, Jewish, Journalist, Marketer, World traveler, Writer/Editor

I am a writer, educator and consultant focused on the social and business implications of new technology, especially in the areas of entertainment and popular culture. I write regularly for Forbes, Publishers Weekly and ICv2, and contribute to several other publications. I am also author of 6 books including COMIC-CON AND THE BUSINESS OF POP CULTURE, YOUNG WORLD RISING: HOW YOUTH, TECHNOLOGY AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP ARE CHANGING THE WORLD FROM THE BOTTOM UP and LISTENING TO THE FUTURE. I have worked for 30 years as a consultant for everyone from large global corporations (Microsoft, HP) and nonprofits (AARP) to innovative startups, helping to articulate the business and social value of new technology. I am currently advising C-level clients on market and business strategy and developing top-line messaging. Since 2011, I have served on the faculty of the University of Washington Graduate School of Communication, teaching classes on marketing and visual storytelling in the Communication Leadership (CommLead) program. I live and work in Seattle and love to travel!

Art, travel, politics, jazz

Comic-style visual storytelling is the most powerful communications medium ever developed by humans

Art and exhibits, Emerging technologies, Entrepreneurship, Media and entertainment, Pop culture

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