Hi I'm Pete Hanson, Market Manager for Townsquare Media in Northern Colorado, where I'm fortunate to work for a company and with a team of professionals dedicated to providing high quality media experiences for our audience, and outstanding business results for our clients. And I give thanks every day for being able to work and play here in NoCo right along with you.
Pete Hanson
Former Penn State Football Coach Joe Paterno Has Died
Following a day of swirling rumors, speculation, and false reports; the family of former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno conforms that he passed away this morning at the age of 85. Paterno had been diagnosed with lung cancer in November, and was hospitalized for a broken pelvis in December.
When You Relax Things Float To The Surface Of Your Mind
My wife meditates regularly, and I do not. I have mediated occasionally, and I like it. I think it has many positive effects, not the least of which is just plain relaxing. For whatever reason I just haven't stuck with it. (See: Things that don't surprise people that know me!) No question though, relaxing helps you think.
Don’t Underestimate The Power Of A Pat On The Back
I work in a building full of people that come in and do what they do everyday because they truly love what they do. Talk about a great place to spend your time. Granted, we have the good fortune of working in an industry that is built for joy; entertainment, music, fun, contests, creativity, on-air, digital. It's not a bad gig.
Don’t Send An Email You Don’t Want The Whole World To See
This little nugget of e-mail wisdom is worth it's weight in gold. It really applies to any form of electronic communication. Texting, Facebook messaging, you name it. There are just too many ways to share this stuff. For extreme examples just ask Brett Favre or Anthony Weiner (the irony of his name still cracks me up), and now Pete Hanson.
The Joy of Air Travel (Why I Fly Southwest Every Chance I Get)
I did a little flying the week before last, and I can only come to one conclusion; the airlines don’t want us to check our bags. I can’t imagine why, but there must be some top-secret reason that only airline industry insiders understand. There must be smart people behind big airline company desks that have decided it’s in their best interest for you and me to carry it all on.
The Future Is Powered By Our Imagination (Yes, Yours & Mine)
I love books. I like movies. I tend to read a lot more books than I see movies. Part of that is likely because I can read books at home in my underwear (they frown on that in the theater). That's more about convenience than skivvies. Another factor is that I get much more mileage for my ten bucks if I buy a book vs. spending it at the cinema. The book just lasts longer (unless the movie is Dances
Are You A Castaway On Problem Island?
In the past few months, there are two things that I have been reminded about problems. First, not only does everyone have them, but it's likely that many other people are trying to solve the same ones that you are wrestling with. Second, every problem has multiple layers, and when you assume you know what all the layers are, you're going to have a tougher time solving it.
Patriots Beat Broncos 45-10 To End Denver’s Season
Tom Brady tied an NFL record throwing six touchdowns last night, as the New England Patriots (14-3) advanced to next week's AFC title game by beating the Denver Broncos (9-9) 41-10 in Foxborough. The Patriots will face the winner of today's AFC Divisional game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Houston Texans.
Assumptions Are Bad For 3rd Grade Art Projects (And Everything Else)
So one May Day in elementary school (a long, long time ago) my classmates and I spent the day with our teacher making May baskets for our moms. We cut and pasted, and decorated, and drew, and colored. We filled them with candy, and pictures, and flowers. They were third-grade masterpieces.
America, Politics, And The Difference Between Facts & Opinions
It’s presidential primary season, and things are heating up. Republicans, Democrats, Libertarians, Tea Party, Green Party, Birthday Party; the list could go on forever. In politics, I can embrace the idea of generalities. Conservative vs. liberal. (Although, like snowflakes, those terms don't even mean the same thing twice.) Big government vs. small government. I can wrap my head around concepts.
You Can Change The World In The Next Five Minutes
I rolled into the drive thru at a fast-food restaurant here in Fort Collins last week to grab a bite for dinner. It’s not that I couldn’t have prepared something good to eat at home, I just had the itch for a three-piece meal with a biscuit and mashed potatoes.
Leave A Message And I Will Return Your Call (Really, I Promise)
I am dismayed that very few people in business return calls anymore. (Well, sure I am one of them…but that’s not the point. Or is it?) And yes, I completely understand that our lives have become dumping grounds of unsolicited sales pitches, marketing messages, and “once-in-a-lifetime” offers. And yes, I get the fact that 99.99999% of the time the communication probably is worth avoiding.