The Wall Street Journal recently wrote a fascinating story about how Microsoft mogul, Bill Gates, takes two "Think Weeks" a year. Gates goes off by himself to a secluded cabin somewhere in Washington state where he isn’t interrupted by other people or distractions. A couple months before each "Think Week," Gates’ assistant gathers papers from all over the Microsoft empire for review. Aside from beach walks and breaks for Diet Orange Crush, Gates works hard at reading these papers, and often "green lights" projects and new initiatives while on these retreats. One Microsoft staffer refers to the "Think Week" as "the world’s coolest suggestion box."
All of us running companies or programming stations could benefit from Gates-like "Think Weeks" (or even "Think Weekends"). If indeed it’s all about content, a little quiet time away from it all couldn’t hurt.
President & Founder at Jacobs Media
Fred Jacobs founded Jacobs Media in 1983, and quickly became known for the creation of the Classic Rock radio format.
Jacobs Media has consistently walked the walk in the digital space, providing insights and guidance through its well-read national Techsurveys.
In 2008, jacapps was launched - a mobile apps company that has designed and built more than 1,300 apps for both the Apple and Android platforms. In 2013, the DASH Conference was created - a mashup of radio and automotive, designed to foster better understanding of the "connected car" and its impact.
Along with providing the creative and intellectual direction for the company, Fred consults many of Jacobs Media's commercial and public radio clients, in addition to media brands looking to thrive in the rapidly changing tech environment.
Fred was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in 2018.
Jacobs Media has consistently walked the walk in the digital space, providing insights and guidance through its well-read national Techsurveys.
In 2008, jacapps was launched - a mobile apps company that has designed and built more than 1,300 apps for both the Apple and Android platforms. In 2013, the DASH Conference was created - a mashup of radio and automotive, designed to foster better understanding of the "connected car" and its impact.
Along with providing the creative and intellectual direction for the company, Fred consults many of Jacobs Media's commercial and public radio clients, in addition to media brands looking to thrive in the rapidly changing tech environment.
Fred was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in 2018.
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