Mr. Paris Finnie is the President and Founder of the Universal Citizens Media Network (UCMedia) — a next-generation global streaming and media ecosystem built to amplify citizen journalism, original programming, international voices, and culturally conscious storytelling across connected TV platforms including Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV, Android TV, and web-based distribution. A graduate of the […]
Beyond the On-Air Signal As artificial intelligence moves from speculative buzz to mission-critical infrastructure in media, the broadcasting ecosystem has embraced AI across production, newsroom workflows, audience engagement, and monetization. In 2025, AI is no longer a futuristic option — it’s a strategic investment helping broadcasters stay competitive, responsive, and efficient in a highly fragmented […]
2025 New Movers and Shakers: This year’s (2025) industry leaders in software applications As artificial intelligence continues to transform the media, entertainment, and broadcasting landscape, 2025 has solidified the rise of specialized AI tools that are reshaping development, production, and distribution workflows across the industry. From lifelike voice generation and hyper-real video synthesis to AI-driven […]
The Intelligence Layer Reshaping Media By 2025, artificial intelligence has become the connective tissue of the digital distribution and streaming ecosystem. While early AI adoption focused on experimentation and automation, today’s platforms increasingly rely on AI as an intelligence layer—guiding how content is packaged, delivered, discovered, and understood by audiences across devices and regions. As […]
This year at NAB with Lady Alicia At NAB, the mood around any new technology tends to swing between two poles: existential threat and competitive advantage. NAB 2024: “What is this going to break?” By 2024, generative AI had moved from curiosity to boardroom-level risk conversation—especially for broadcasters and producers who live and die by […]
In an era saturated with information, the integrity of the stories we consume has never been more important — or more fragile. The narratives that shape public opinion, political movements, and social change hinge on a single thread: truth. And yet, as artificial intelligence rapidly rewires the landscape of media production and consumption, that thread […]
Public Service Announcement: The Power of Gratitude Hello, world! 🌍 In a time of constant change and challenges, there’s one practice that can unite us, uplift us, and bring a little more light into our lives: gratitude. Gratitude is more than just saying “thank you.” It’s a mindset—a way of acknowledging the good in our lives, […]
Bobby Buck introduced Focusivity to the Cannaglobe business during a conversation highlighting its innovative approach to health and wellness. As a leader in *Out the Box Economics*, Bobby shared his personal experience with the virtual dispensary model, emphasizing its simplicity and the life-enhancing benefits of the products. His passion for Cannaglobe’s mission to revolutionize the cannabis industry resonated with Focusivity, inspiring her to explore the opportunity and join the movement to promote health, wellness, and financial empowerment through Cannaglobe.
The Made in Compton Store is more than just a clothing store—it’s a cultural landmark that embodies the spirit of Compton. As the number one authentic urban clothing store in America in its own rites of passage, its distinctiveness stems from its roots in the very heart of Compton. Owner Ronald Monk a.k.a. Bone, born […]
Mental Incarceration, the Silent Oppressor
By Lady Alicia Hamilton, first published by the United Nations Impakter Magazine, July 7th, 2016, SDG Series As an American, I am grateful to live in a land where laws attempt to preserve what we perceive as our rights and freedoms. America is branded as the land of the free, however when a person does […]