Hank Moore

March is International Women's Month, with this year's theme: "Give to Gain." Hank Moore with my first mentor, the great Lady Bird Johnson. She was First Lady of the U.S. from 1963-69.

Feb. 29, 1972: John Lennon's US immigration visa expired, and he began a 4½-year struggle to obtain a resident's permit. Neil Sedaka wrote and recorded a song about Lennon's plight, entitled "The Immigrant."

Happy 30th anniversary to Pokémon. Released Feb. 25, 1996, Pokémon created in 1995 by Satoshi Tajiri, as series of video games for Game Boy, then extended into a popular cartoon TV series. Merchandising included the trader cards, books & music. Pictured: Hank Moore & Pokémons. Gotta catch them all.

Olympic Gold. Hank Moore with Mary Lou Retton. Her Views on Sportsmanship: Process Over Prize, Positivity and Mentality, Paying It Forward, Amateur Spirit, Resilience. She encourages athletes to focus on personal bests rather than their results.

Hank Moore reflecting how Ed Sullivan broke down barriers by featuring Black artists in this intriguing interview with the Pulitzer Prize nominated author. Podcast link: www.leahroseman.com/episodes/han...
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Did you know that radio broadcasting used to be viewed as a public service; in Canada and the U.S. licenses were linked to public service obligations, in exchange for the privilege of using public airwaves? Podcast link: www.leahroseman.com/episodes/han...
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Random Acts of Kindness Day is a reminder that small gestures of kindness have the power to change the world. By spreading love and positivity, we can create a more compassionate & caring society. Take this opportunity on Feb. 17 to perform random acts of kindness and inspire others to do the same.

Bing Crosby how he brought over reel-to-reel technology which transformed broadcasting: with Hank Moore @hankmoore.bsky.social Listen to this fascinating podcast episode www.leahroseman.com/episodes/han...

Hank Moore — leahroseman.com Conversations with Musicians with Leah Roseman podcast Hank Moore became a radio DJ at just ten years old, then went on to  influence the broadcasting industry. In this interview you’ll hear about his experiences interviewing Elvis Presley, working a...

On podcast with Leah Roseman: Hank Moore has crossed paths with legends like Ed Sullivan, Frank Sinatra, and Burt Bacharach, and lived through many moments that defined popular culture.
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This day in history, Feb. 11, 1877: The first public demonstrations of Alexander Graham Bell's telephone took place, with a call between Boston and Salem, MA.

Hit song of 2026 Olympics is "Nel Blu, Dipinto Di Blu," 1958 hit by Domenico Modugno. Mariah Carey sang it at the opening ceremony. Song inspired by paintings of Marc Chagall. Song retitled "Volare," recorded by Dean Martin & Bobby Rydell. Song also used as the basis for numerous football chants.

Feb. 3, 1959: Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper died when their plane went down in a cornfield in Clear Lake, Iowa. That event spurred “the day the music died” in Don McLean’s 1971 hit “American Pie.” Don McLean was a child on Feb. 3, 1959, when he heard of Buddy Holly’s plane crash.

Song used in current commercial for Align Probiotic is "The Sign," 1993 hit by Ace of Base. So many classic songs featured in TV ads.

Jan. 27 is Thank Your Mentor Day. I met 10 of Time Magazine’s 100 Women of the Year: Eleanor Roosevelt, Gloria Steinem, Margaret Thatcher, Oprah Winfrey, Margaret Chase Smith, Lucille Ball, Rita Moreno, Jackie Kennedy, Beyoncé, Irna Phillips. One remembers being in the presence of greatness.

Jan. 27 is Thank Your Mentor Day. Honors relationships between mentors and mentees, in personal and professional development. Walt Disney advised me: "There are 6 creative ways to implement a good idea. If it doesn't have that many arms & legs, it's not a good idea."

The National Day of Racial Healing is Tuesday, Jan. 20, the day after Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. It encourages community connection & action for equity, with events across the U.S. by organizations like the ELCA & Kellogg Foundation, focusing on healing through shared experiences & dialogue.

Song “Happy Birthday” by Stevie Wonder was 1981 tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It called for MLK’s birthday to become a national holiday, which transpired in 1986. Wonder used the song to popularize the campaign for the holiday, which transpired in 1986.

January is Mentoring Month. Jan. 17 is International Mentor Day. Jan. 19 is Dr. Martin Luther King Day of Service. Jan. 27 is Thank Your Mentor Day. Honors relationships between mentors & mentees, in personal & professional development.

Jan. 14, 1919: Winston Churchill became Secretary of State for Air in Great Britain. I met Churchill in 1960. He said: "You're an intellectual. Just don't act like it." I was a 12. He was 83.

Jan. 14, 1967: The first psychedelic happening occurred in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park. Thousands of hippies came together to love each other, hear music and take drugs. The song “San Francisco” by Scott McKenzie tributed that event.

Song in the current Farmer's Dog commercial is "With a Girl Like You," 1966 hit from The Troggs. This was a followup to The Troggs' "Wild Thing."

This day in history:
Jan. 7, 1610: 4 satellites of Jupiter discovered by scientist Galileo.
Jan. 9, 1793: First human ascent in balloon near Woodbury, NJ.
Jan. 9, 1969: The Concorde (jet aircraft) made trial run at Bristol, England.
Jan. 10, 1514: First section of polyglot Bible printed in Spain.

Betty Furness demonstrated Westinghouse products on commercials during CBS-TV's "Studio One," 1948-1959. Betty was an actress but became known as a consumer advocate because of the TV show. Remembering Betty's TV commercial slogan, "You can be sure if it's Westinghouse."

Happy New Year, wishes for 2026: How influences stick with us builds character, which is transferred to the influences that we shape for others. See value in others that they cannot see in themselves. When you give, you also get your share. Footsteps are not made by sitting down. Hope for the year.

The Big Picture of Business - Tribute to Dick Clark First-ever article on Dick Clark, as a business case study. Motivating pop culture piece designed to foster better, more successful companies. The passing

Here is my full tribute to Dick Clark: www.strategydriven.com/2012/05/04/t...

Celebrating the 54th edition of "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve." Conceived as a competitor to Guy Lombardo's New Year's Eve broadcasts on CBS. In 1974, the program moved to ABC, with Dick Clark as host. Still runs on ABC, hosted by Ryan Seacrest. Pictured, Hank Moore with Dick Clark.

Dec. 30, 1995: The Beatles 71st single, “Free as a Bird,” entered the charts. It was originally a 1977 demo by John Lennon. New vocals and instrumentation by the surviving Beatles were added. The next Beatles single was “Now and Then,” released Nov. 2, 2023.

Number One Christmas Songs on this date:
1942: "White Christmas" Bing Crosby
1945: “Let It Snow!” Vaughn Monroe
1949: "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer" Gene Autry
1952: “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus" Jimmy Boyd
1958: “The Chipmunk Song" David Seville & the Chipmunks

How to Wish Someone Happy Holidays:
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