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Jack Myers Media Village

Jack Myers is the editor and publisher of Jack Myers Media Business Report, a leading advertising trade newsletter with a subscription based of over 20,000. He is well known in media, advertising, entertainment, financial, political and social circles for his take on pop culture as well as the media business. Named one of the “1,000 Most Creative Individuals in the U.S.” by Who’s Really Who in America, Jack travels the country speaking about media trends and how media technology impacts both businesses and our culture. Jack’s resume is very impressive, including a stint as a CBS sales executive, executive vice … Continue reading →

Jim Jones and the Peoples Temple

I was a teenager during the 70s. I was 15 when Jim Jones decided to mix up his kool-aid concoction for over 900 members of his Peoples Temple Church and it had a great impact on me. I could not understand how someone could be so devoted to an earthly figure, that he or she would follow him into death like that. From what I’ve read, Jim Jones started out as a charismatic and dynamic minister. He began preaching in the 50s and by 1964, was ordained by the Disciples of Christ. His main reason for wanting to be a … Continue reading →