JG etc. by James Gross

I would like to gets John's thoughts on where he thinks brands are going online. How are brands really becoming media companies and finding ways to differentiate themselves as the marketplace continues to fragment.

My question for Mr. Shankman -

Given all of your success and web celebrity, how do you stay grounded?

Mr. Shankman,

Can you talk to how your education at BU and relationships with the high society elite, such as Bill Clinton, have shaped your career and helped you become the larger then life personality we see today?

Best,
Mark

Thanks for allowing the opportunity. There are a whole host of people out here in SF looking for definitive answers to the following questions:

It's common belief that Isaac Newton invented calculus. However, Gottfried Leibniz published his findings as much as 3 years prior to Newton publishing his manuscript in 1687. Was Leibniz influenced by Newton's earlier work on fluxions? Or did Leibniz reach his conclusions independently? Has Leibniz been shortchanged by the history books?

Eagerly awaiting the interview.

I want to know what Shankmoney thought of the last episode of the " Wire" and if Michael represents Omar or Barksdale?

And given he is tight with "bubbles'" what did he think about his salvation in the finale?

Additionally, how can we get a sponsor to underwrite an East vs. West beer pong tournament?

I am interested in what you say and would like to subscribe to your newsletter.

I'd like to know whether Mr. Shankman foresees a troubled U.S. economy driving more advertising dollars to the internet, and away from magazines and television.

Also, if you put Choco Leibniz cookies and Fig Newtons into the same container, will they quarrel?

Amid the hustle and bustle of daily life, one group is all-too-often forgotten. I would like to know how this Early Adopting Media Genius plans to help the kidneys of the world. And now I will hang up and wait for his answer. Thank you.

Jon,

As a man who seemingly has extensive and timely knowledge of cultural and business trends, how do approach the conundrum of selecting subject matter areas to focus your attention on, and at what depth/breadth?

Respectfully yours,
Matt

Given that Chasnote is on vacation, I think this scoop is unfair. Shankman should give his interview to icanhascheezburger.

I completely agree with Battelle. What a low blow to scoop the team at ChasNote when they were off on a full-staff coordinated vacation. I've removed JG Etc from my feed and replaced it with a second subscription to Icanhascheezburger.