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Hi. I’m Avi.

I’m a Brand Strategist and AI Advisor and Consultant working and playing at the intersection of media, technology and psychology.

My roots in entertainment run deep. I’ve spent years steering global media brands to success.

Now, I combine AI and brand strategy expertise with my understanding of consumer psychology to help media and entertainment companies develop sustainable and proactive AI strategies that create a real competitive advantage—without getting caught up in the hype.

I guide leaders and teams to:

  • Anticipate what’s coming in this fast-evolving space
  • Understand how AI is rapidly reshaping the entire audience journey—and evolve brand and communication strategies to stay ahead
  • Make informed, more confident decisions in the face of complexity
  • Upskill teams to think with AI—not just use it as a task rabbit
  • Lead with a human-centric approach that keeps employees, stakeholders, and audiences at the center

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Avi’s AI Newsletter

AI is moving fast, and there’s more noise than signal.

New capabilities keep emerging, and it’s hard to separate what’s hype from what’s actually reshaping the media business and audience behavior.

And the truth is, there aren’t many people who are fully immersed in the tech and actually understand the industry it’s disrupting—from the inside.

So, I created this newsletter to share my knowledge, insights, and perspective, so you can stay informed, think more strategically, and stay ahead without the overwhelm.

I publish most Fridays on Substack. Below is a curated selection of recent editions.

For the latest editions of Avi’s AI Newsletter, go to avisainewsletter.substack.com.

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Our Compass

STAY CURIOUS


Question, inquire & explore.

Dig deeper for what lies beneath the surface.

Seek new perspectives.

PLAY THE LONG GAME


Build foundation first.

No short cuts. No quick fixes. No magic pill.

Slow and steady wins the race.

Process over outcome. Journey over destination.

CUT THE BULLS**T


Seek Truth. Speak Truth.

Show. Don’t Tell.

Spot and strip the nonsense, fluff, jargon, exaggerations, empty promises & hype.

Embrace complexity.

PLAY

PLAY

PLAY

Sav·vy

/ˈsavē/ —— adjective

shrewd and knowledgeable; having common sense and good judgment

sharp, sharp-witted, clever, intelligent, perceptive, on the ball, street-smart

p.s. It also rhymes with my name!