The Storyteller's Dilemma

“Louis Hernandez, Jr., is one of the true visionaries in the media industry
today, and his new book is reflecting his vision and passion to cultivate a
better environment for content creators to excel. He turns the media
industry inside out, as he delves into the impact technology has had—
good and bad—on a flailing media industry, and by doing so, has given us
all a new way of looking at storytelling, then and now, and what we must
do to revitalize the industry and keep the true art form of storytelling
alive!”
—Daniel Fung, chairman and CEO, NDT (Hong Kong, China)
“The Storyteller’s Dilemma is a penetrating analysis of where we are now
in the media industry. It takes a unique viewpoint with the artistic and
aesthetic at its core, and is full of original insights as well as providing a
roadmap to navigate this technology-enabled acceleration of the industry.”
—Fred Mattocks, general manager, CBC Canada (Toronto, Canada)
“With a clear look into reality and future outlook, Hernandez provides us
with the hows and whys of the collision of new technology and outdated
business models.”
—Turki Aldakhil, general manager,
Alarabiya & Alhadath news channels (Dubai, United Arab Emirates)
“This book is at once challenging and fascinating. The detailed arguments
reveal a depth of understanding of the intricate relationships between
creativity and business in the modern world. Mr. Hernandez presents
both an analysis and a rallying cry for all involved in the business of
media. Not to be missed.”
—Jonathan Wales, CEO,
Wildfire Sonic Magic (Los Angeles, California)
“A concise, informative, and all-around good read, The Storyteller’s
Dilemma helps everyone from the musician to the film executive to the
podcast listener better navigate the seismic forces democratizing media
content creation, distribution, and consumption in our digital age. It’s
timely and won’t disappoint.”
—Paula Boggs, professional musician
and former Fortune 500 executive (Seattle, Washington)