Different Quote by John Buffalo Mailer
“Whatever the reasons, 2008 it felt as though the combination of distribution models starting to tighten and the publishing and film and music industries having to revolutionize themselves to catch up, and understand how this is going to work in the new millennium has made it a lot easier to pursue multi-platform careers. It's much easier to hire one person who can do three or four different things than one specialist in that field.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Industry Panel Discussion, 2008, Tech and Media Convergence
The quote observes that tightening distribution models and the need for traditional media to adapt have simplified multi‑platform careers, allowing a single versatile professional to replace multiple specialists.
In simple terms: New media makes versatile skill sets valuable over narrow expertise.
Key Takeaway
Embrace broad skills to stay relevant.
Themes
career development
technology
media
skill diversification
Mood
optimistic
pragmatic
Type
observational
strategic
When to use this quote
- hiring practices
- career planning
- education curricula
- freelance work
Key Concepts
platform convergence
economics of distribution
industry disruption
Questions to Reflect On
- How can professionals balance breadth and depth?
- What industries benefit most from multi‑skill workers?
A Different Perspective
Specialists may still be needed for deep expertise in complex tasks.
