The Illusion of Independence Let’s get honest: advertising has always shaped media. From the glory days of the newspaper business to the modern scroll-addicted, algorithm-fed media consumer, advertising has never just been in the background—it’s been in the driver's...

By Jeff Gilder, WingDing MEDIA™ Founder I’ve spent a lifetime chasing opportunity. And if I’m honest with myself—and with you—it took me far too long to realize the true cost of that chase. Like many entrepreneurs, I bought into the idea that success meant building...

In a world where attention is scattered across thousands of apps, feeds, and screens, WingDing MEDIA™ isn’t just another content creator—it’s a rebellion against the bland, formulaic churn of network TV and cookie-cutter streaming platforms. Born in the wild corners...

By Jeff Gilder – Founder, WingDing MEDIA™ & Creator of MVR More than two decades ago, I introduced a concept that challenged the way marketers evaluate success. While the rest of the world focused narrowly on sales-based ROI, I coined the term Marketing Value...

The streaming industry in 2025 is a dynamic landscape of innovation, consolidation, and adaptation, as companies navigate the shift from traditional linear television to a streaming-dominated future. With global streaming revenue projected to reach $138.45 billion...

In today’s fragmented digital world, many brands are realizing what traditional marketers knew decades ago: You don’t build brand loyalty with one-time impressions. You build it with real partnerships, real content, and real visibility. Influencer marketing may offer...

Spanning Two Decades Picture a media company that doesn’t just play the game but rewrites the scorecard. At WingDing MEDIA™, our story spans over two decades, rooted in innovation that’s always been a step ahead. It started as Zeus Digital Marketing in 2006, but our...

For years, brands have followed the same digital marketing playbook: pay for ads, sponsor influencer posts, and hope for engagement. It’s a cycle of pay, post, pray, repeat — and it’s expensive. But what if there was a better way?What if, instead of renting attention,...

Influencer marketing can look attractive at first glance — a popular personality, a large following, a quick hit of engagement. But behind the polished posts and promise of “going viral” are hidden costs that many brands overlook. Before your brand signs the next...

In today’s digital marketing landscape, most brands are caught in a cycle — chasing trends, paying for quick hits, and constantly battling algorithms that seem to change by the day. That’s exactly why so many advertisers have jumped on the influencer bandwagon. It...

In an era dominated by streaming giants and rising cable bills, a quiet revolution is brewing—one that harkens back to the roots of television itself. Over-the-air (OTA) television, once the cornerstone of home entertainment, is making a comeback. For cord-cutters...

It’s no secret that influencer marketing has exploded over the past decade. Brands everywhere have rushed to partner with social media personalities, believing access to their audiences would drive instant results. And sometimes it does — for a moment. But is the...

In today's media landscape, the way people consume content has shifted dramatically. Traditional network television still holds value, but digital streaming platforms like WingDing TV have emerged as powerful alternatives that offer advertisers unique advantages. Yet,...

The media world has undergone a seismic shift in the past few decades. There was a time when delivering content was as simple as airing it on one of the "Big Three" networks—ABC, CBS, or NBC. Audiences would sit down in front of their TVs every night, flipping through...

The media landscape has shifted dramatically in recent years. Streaming platforms, niche networks, and targeted digital content are increasingly stealing the spotlight from legacy networks. Yet, many advertisers continue to spend significant dollars on those...

When imagining high-paying careers, many people immediately think of roles in technology, medicine, or law. Sales, on the other hand, is often overlooked, dismissed as a job rather than a career, and frequently burdened by outdated stereotypes. Yet sales careers offer...

Entrepreneurship has become a buzzword in recent years, celebrated as the ultimate expression of innovation, ambition, and independence. However, the foundation of every successful entrepreneurial endeavor is often overlooked: the ability to sell. Without sales, even...

In schools across the world, students learn about history, mathematics, science, and literature, often spending years mastering these subjects. Yet, one essential skill—arguably the backbone of modern commerce and entrepreneurship—is glaringly absent from the standard...

The team at WingDing MEDIA™ is thrilled to announce an exciting new chapter in the Traveling Golfer series: The Traveling Golfer: West Coast Swing! Adding to the buzz, we’ve tapped none other than Chef Marc Cummings, a culinary maestro with a passion for golf, to host...

LONGS, S.C. – The Philadelphia Phillies' third baseman, Alec Bohm, has been the topic of trade rumors in recent weeks. Since making the team in 2020, Bohm has proven to be a great player of the Phillies' team, but considering the goals and competitive perspective,...

In today’s digital world, being a content creator has never been more accessible—or more challenging. Platforms like YouTube, while revolutionary, have become a crowded marketplace. Creators often find themselves lost in the sheer volume of content, struggling to...