Dan Portnoy 1/22/26 Dan Portnoy 1/22/26

Portnoy Media Lab Is Live

I’m launching a podcast.

Not because the world needs more noise.

Because too many smart people are stuck working hard inside systems that should be working better.

Portnoy Media Lab is a space to think out loud about clarity, storytelling, strategy, and execution—especially for people doing meaningful work with limited margin for error.

Dan Portnoy 11/21/25 Dan Portnoy 11/21/25

Turning 50, Fixing Funnels, and a Few Free Things for You

I’m turning 50 this weekend, which feels strange and great all at once. I don’t have a midlife crisis lined up (but you never know) no motorcycle, no questionable tattoo, just a lot of clarity about what I want to build next and how I want to help.

So here’s what’s new, what’s coming, and what you can use right now to make your work easier.

Dan Portnoy 10/9/25 Dan Portnoy 10/9/25

In the Low: Bringing Light to the Dark (and a Little Laughter, Too)

In the Low, the new book by Justin McRoberts and Scott Erickson, has struck a chord with readers everywhere. A collection of poems, prayers, and art designed to meet you in the darker seasons of life, it’s both tender and unflinchingly honest, a companion for when hope feels out of reach.

Dan Portnoy 10/8/25 Dan Portnoy 10/8/25

Lone Hill Middle School Debuts High-Energy Back-to-School Video: Teachers and Staff Parody Chappell Roan’s “Hot to Go”

Lone Hill Middle School is kicking off the new school year with a vibrant, teacher-led music video parody of Chappell Roan’s hit “Hot to Go,” starring the school’s faculty and staff. This production is the latest in a series of creative collaborations aimed at building school spirit and community pride.

Dan Portnoy 8/25/25 Dan Portnoy 8/25/25

Your Brand Doesn’t Need a Glow Up. It Needs a Gut Check

Most brands don’t need a rebrand—they need to remember why they started. If your messaging looks good but doesn’t land, it’s time for a gut check, not a glow up.

Dan Portnoy 8/13/25 Dan Portnoy 8/13/25

The Year We Got Sick of Perfect

In 2025, the content that converts isn’t polished—it’s personal. We’re in the middle of a trust revolution, where messy, unfiltered stories outperform glossy brand perfection. Here’s why being real beats being perfect—and how to make it work for you.