My Interview with Adam Brotman- Lessons from Starbucks’ digital pioneer
You know when you meet someone and you’re like: Okay, THIS is the conversation I didn’t know I needed today? That was me with Adam Brotman, former Chief Digital Officer at Starbucks, former CEO of J.Crew, and the guy who helped lead Starbucks into the digital future (hello mobile order & pay ). […]
Why This AI Video Feels Different
AI-generated videos are everywhere right now- sleek, glossy, beautifully rendered… and often completely empty. They look incredible, but too often, they don’t feel anything. That’s exactly why I’m so proud of what we just released with Pizza Brand X. This video isn’t just an AI experiment- it’s storytelling brought to life through technology. Every frame, […]
🍕 Pizza Brand X Is About to Change the Frozen Aisle Forever- Here’s Your Sneak Peek
An AI-directed cinematic launch turning frozen pizza into a cultural premiere, and rewriting the rules of brand storytelling. Something deliciously disruptive is about to land in the frozen pizza aisle. Pizza Brand X is rolling out an AI-directed film commercial- crafted by Emmy-winning director Grady Hall, that redefines what a brand launch can be. This […]
Published in VentureBeat ✨
I’m thrilled to share that my latest article was just published in VentureBeat! It dives into a fun (and slightly sneaky) side of AI writing and how one tiny punctuation mark might be giving you away. You can read the full piece here ➡️ Busted by the em dash — AI’s favorite punctuation mark, and […]
Looma Chooses Starr Hall Media to Lead PR, Storytelling & Full Digital Ecosystem
We are thrilled to announce that Looma, a modern wellness brand reimagining earth-to-soul living, has officially chosen Starr Hall Media as its agency of record for public relations, storytelling content, video creation, and full digital ecosystem development, including e-commerce website design and app creation. 🌿 About Looma Looma is a California-based wellness company rooted in […]
🧨 How to Manage a Crisis When the Internet Is on Fire (and So Is Your Brand)
By Starr Hall Author, Publicist, and the one who whispers “pause” to CEOs mid-crisis Congratulations! You’re in a Crisis. Maybe your CEO accidentally liked a controversial tweet. Maybe a deepfake of your founder doing karaoke in his underwear just went viral on TikTok. Or maybe a competitor is spreading “alternative facts” in a group chat […]
Meet TESS: The AI Sidekick That’s About to Change How You Build Your Brand
Introducing TESS: The Entrepreneur’s Secret Sidekick What started as an idea… has evolved into something far bigger than even I imagined….and I’m always thinking BIG! I was tired of it. Tired of watching brilliant entrepreneurs cry because they spent $4,997 on a course they never finished. Tired of hearing, “I just need to get my […]
The Next AI Hotspot You Haven’t Heard About (Yet)
Santa Barbara: The Quiet Force Behind the Future of AI If you know me, you know I’ve been yelling (politely) from the rooftops about how artificial intelligence is reshaping everything- from branding and marketing to logistics and law. But something I haven’t talked about nearly enough is where it’s happening. Spoiler: It’s not just Silicon […]
Riding the AI Wave: How to Boost Your Marketing Without Wiping Out
🚨 Just Dropped! 🚨 Ever wondered how to ride the AI wave without wiping out? 🌊 Well, I’ve got the secret sauce in my latest article for The AI Journal. From avoiding the tech wreck to riding the robot wave like a pro, I’m breaking down how AI can boost your marketing game without leaving […]
Calling All Brave Souls: Come Get Uncomfortable on The Level Up Lab
🎙 Calling All Reinventors (and Almost-Reinventors): Want to Be on The Level Up Lab Podcast? Let’s talk about reinvention. Not the Pinterest version where everything is filtered and perfect and tied up with a little gold-foiled bow. I’m talking about the messy middle kind—the “burn-it-all-down,” “what-am-I-even-doing,” “holy-hell-I’m-actually-doing-this” kind of glow up. If you’ve ever had […]