Next Media Partners, LLC

09/08/2024

NMP Partner Patrick J. Donoghue introduced me to Midjourney during its limited beta release in early 2022. It was exhilarating to experiment with this new GenAI tool, converting ideas expressed in words into images—though the early results were often impressionistic blurs with distorted shapes and figures.

At that time, we used Midjourney as a tool to envision a client solution we were developing. While the technology wasn’t capable of producing final-quality images, it was effective for establishing a vision. This type of directional artwork was useful for discussing the general ideas we would later refine into high-fidelity final products.

That was then.

Are you using AI in your work today?

Full blog post here: https://www.nextmediapartners.com/post/generative-ai-then-and-now

05/17/2024

Here are 5 reasons that YOU should be digging in on AI.

At NMP we advise that there no better way to gain an understanding of artificial intelligence and generalized pre-trained transformers (GPTs) than through usage. Many of my business partners are using multiple AI-powered tools, and we're building apps for clients every day. Patrick J. Donoghue is discovering new tools and use cases every day. Beth Plummer is building business models that will bring AI power to your marketing and sales. Chris Falkner is expanding his strategic ideation with greater speed and breadth.

Most of the AI tools on the market today offer a free option to allow you to kick the tires. I've included links to a handful to point you in a good direction. So what are you waiting for?

AI is an amazing tool that comes in many different forms. To some, it’s an exciting tool to get your hands on; to others, it’s scary and threatening. Regardless of where you stand on this continuum, understanding exactly what AI is and what it can do is beneficial. Digging in is easy, there is a...

04/16/2024

I'm excited to welcome Beth Plummer & Chris Faw to the Next Media Partners, LLC team! They bring deep industry advanced media knowledge and tremendous leadership experience across key business areas including sales, marketing, technology and operations. These leaders join Patrick J. Donoghue, Chris Falkner, and me, along with the support team at NMP to better serve our clients in media, technology, and telecommunications.

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01/16/2024

CREATURE COMFORTS – Mole – comfortable with a traditional paintbrush – #24 in the art series. Using AI to ponder… What if humans were not the creatures to evolve to create all the comforts around us?

A multi-platform creative expression using AI tools combined with other digital editing techniques to get the desired result. We’re always experimenting with AI tools to better understand their application for our clients at NMP.
https://www.nextmediapartners.com/post/creature-comforts-a-multi-platform-ai-creative-expression

01/09/2024

CREATURE COMFORTS – Squirrels – hoping to stock up for the winter – #23 in the art series. Using AI to ponder… What if humans were not the creatures to evolve to create all the comforts around us?
A multi-platform creative expression using AI tools combined with other digital editing techniques to get the desired result. We’re always experimenting with AI tools to better understand their application for our clients at NMP.
https://www.nextmediapartners.com/post/creature-comforts-a-multi-platform-ai-creative-expression

01/07/2024

CREATURE COMFORTS – Kangaroos – hoppin’ to Joplin – #22 in the art series. Using AI to ponder… What if humans were not the creatures to evolve to create all the comforts around us?

A multi-platform creative expression using AI tools combined with other digital editing techniques to get the desired result. We’re always experimenting with AI tools to better understand their application for our clients at NMP.
https://www.nextmediapartners.com/post/creature-comforts-a-multi-platform-ai-creative-expression

01/05/2024

CREATURE COMFORTS – Lobster - captain lobo's popular glass-top boat rides – #21 in the art series. Using AI to ponder… What if humans were not the creatures to evolve to create all the comforts around us?
A multi-platform creative expression using AI tools combined with other digital editing techniques to get the desired result. We’re always experimenting with AI tools to better understand their application for our clients at NMP.
https://www.nextmediapartners.com/post/creature-comforts-a-multi-platform-ai-creative-expression

01/01/2024

Using AI to ponder… What if humans were not the creatures to evolve to create all the comforts around us?

CREATURE COMFORTS – Canadian Geese: flying south for the winter – #20 in the art series. A multi-platform creative expression using AI tools combined with other digital editing techniques to get the desired result. We’re always experimenting with AI tools to better understand their application for our clients at NMP.
https://www.nextmediapartners.com/post/creature-comforts-a-multi-platform-ai-creative-expression

12/31/2023

Using AI to ponder… What if humans were not the creatures to evolve to create all the comforts around us?

CREATURE COMFORTS – Various: Happy New Year! – #19 in the art series. A multi-platform creative expression using AI tools combined with other digital editing techniques to get the desired result. We’re always experimenting with AI tools to better understand their application for our clients at NMP.
https://www.nextmediapartners.com/post/creature-comforts-a-multi-platform-ai-creative-expression

12/31/2023

What if humans were not the creatures to evolve to create all the comforts around us?
CREATURE COMFORTS – Prairie Dogs: it’s karaoke night – #18 in the art series. A multi-platform creative expression using AI tools combined with other digital editing techniques to get the desired result. We’re always experimenting with AI tools to better understand their application for our clients at NMP.
https://www.nextmediapartners.com/post/creature-comforts-a-multi-platform-ai-creative-expression

12/30/2023

What if humans were not the creatures to evolve to create all the comforts around us?

CREATURE COMFORTS – Chipmunk: enjoying an ancient manuscript – #17 in the art series. A multi-platform creative expression using AI tools combined with other digital editing techniques to get the desired result. We’re always experimenting with AI tools to better understand their application for our clients at NMP.
https://www.nextmediapartners.com/post/creature-comforts-a-multi-platform-ai-creative-expression

12/29/2023

What if humans were not the creatures to evolve to create all the comforts around us?

CREATURE COMFORTS – Praying Mantis: a great morning tee time – #16 in the art series. A multi-platform creative expression using AI tools combined with other digital editing techniques to get the desired result. This was my most difficult creation yet. I've struggled with this one and used three generative AI tools with dozens of reimagining and hand edits.
https://www.nextmediapartners.com/post/creature-comforts-a-multi-platform-ai-creative-expression