Rob Salkowitz is a writer, speaker, consultant and educator specializing in making complicated stories simple. He has chronicled the transformation of media, entertainment, entrepreneurship and fan culture as an author, freelance journalist, and senior contributor to Forbes.  He has worked with global businesses, organizations, agencies, startups and individuals to develop marketing and communication strategy, specializing in finding the larger business and social value in complex or technical products and services. Rob also speaks at events worldwide as a keynoter, panelist and moderator.

RS Associates is a strategic consulting firm with specialties in three practice areas:

Storytelling for Startups: Working with startups and their allies (Incubators, Accelerators, Investors and VCs) to help new companies hone their pitch, market positioning and differentiated value proposition.

Fathom Fandom: Working with clients to understand and authentically engage with fan culture. We can help spark social conversations, identify influencers and trends and exhibit at fan events.

Insight Forward: Helping organizations research, identify and understand future trends in their business, industry and the world. We specialize in the convergence of social trends, demographics and technology innovation.

Recent stories by Rob on Forbes:

Rob at San Diego Comic-Con 2023