Adrian Zupp

ALL OF MY FRIENDS DIED IN PLANE CRASHES: Fair Dinkum Stories About Wild Aussie Boys (And a Few...

“Adrian Zupp writes like a house on fire.” – New York Times bestselling author Lucia Berlin. And so it is in the tough, uncompromising, yet often funny stories of ALL OF MY FRIENDS DIED IN PLANE CRASHES. As Australian as shark attacks, this stubbornly unapologetic book shows a side of Australia you won't find anywhere else. Set in the period 1965-1991 (apart from one historical story) PLANE CRASHES is about growing up and breaking out in Sydney's tough western suburbs "back in the day."...

News & Features | "What Would Buddha Do? : Why won't the Dalai Lama pick a fight?"

The Dalai Lama has a lot of clout. So why doesn't he metaphorically twist the arms of American Presidents? (I WON A NEW ENGLAND PRESS ASSOCIATION AWARD FOR THIS FEATURE.)

Catalog & Press Booklet for World-Renowned Photographer

Worked on marketing materials, a book, TV script, social media, blog, and more for LIK USA in Las Vegas.

Cord-Cutter Cable Cure Scores Two Premium Sports Nets | Radio & Television Business Report

"The most sports for the least money." That's the brand promise given to consumers by fuboTV, a digitally delivered service that allows subscribers to watch live sports and TV without cable. More than 100 channels offering local sports, news and Cloud DVR can be had.

Journal of Nobel Peace Prize-winning nonprofit IPPNW

I wrote one bylined feature and about half the uncredited pieces, including the news. I also edited all copy and oversaw production, from assigning and writing stories, to the delivery of the finished magazine from the printer.

Press Release for Gracie Awards

Press release: Call for entries and other info about the awards.

A Good Defense Against Depression: Learning

There is a variety of studies that support the contention that learning new skills can play a significant role in battling age-related brain dysfunctions like dementia and Alzheimer's Disease. But there are also clinicians who hold the view that this practice can help with a variety of mental disorders.

The Tubes - White Punks on Dope Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic

This combination of the Tubes' first couple of albums really does feel like two distinct releases slapped together -- and it's the Grand Canyon-sized gap in quality that makes the demarcation about as subtle as a farting elephant hanging from a chandelier. The innovative San Francisco band's 1975 eponymous debut was, and is, a masterpiece.

Lucia Berlin: Writing Advice and More in This Never-Before Published Interview

The life of Lucia Berlin (1936-2004) came in wildly varied installments. During one of the last, she taught writing at the University of Colorado. In 1996, two of her graduate students at the university, Kellie Paluck and Adrian Zupp, did this interview, published here for the first time.

"Past Masters" (The Boston Phoenix)

"Re-enactors of historical battles are all dressed up with somewhere to go." By Adrian Zupp, Boston Phoenix

"DeGraw Rides In On His 'Chariot'"

I wrote many CD reviews and a number of feature pieces for Billboard magazine.

Music Review for Rolling Stone

I was a rock critic for several years and contributed to Rolling Stone, Billboard, AllMusic, Spin, Guitar Player, Harp, and a host of retail sites.

Rodeo

by Adrian Zupp He's about five-foot-six and maybe 150 pounds after a three-course pasta dinner. His face is honest and hard and his spurs jingle as he twitches his leg nervously. In about three minutes he will climb onto a 2000-pound bull and try to stay atop the beast for eight blasted seconds without getting his skull cracked.

News section: pp. 3 & 4

On page 3 you will see a small box welcoming me to the organization. I was the Director of Online Operations, but I also worked on the company's three print publications. Pages 3 & 4 show the news that I would work on. I also managed our online content and wrote features.

Ads for Caesars Entertainment National Campaign "The Life You Were Meant to Live"

This was one of a set of ads that appeared in a wide array of places including The New York Times Magazine and throughout the NYC subway system.

8 INTERVIEWS (Go to site then scroll down to see list; first interview is missing)

These interviews and articles appeared in various places originally but have been aggregated on this website. When you land on the relevant page, scroll down to see the list of pieces. IGNORE FIRST INTERVIEW (Not imported correctly)

TV Show "From the Edge" (I worked on scripts)

Promo video for the TV show I did some work on: From The Edge - with Peter Lik. My job was to put words in his mouth if a program seemed flat. Funny lines, basically. I didn't work on every episode.

Ad in Tower Records' magazine Pulse

I've written hundreds of taglines for ads, shows, events, marketing campaigns, websites, and more.

"War Made Easy: An interview with Norman Solomon"

Norman Solomon is a syndicated columnist on media and politics, as well as founder and executive director of the Institute for Public Accuracy. This is an interview I did with him about his book "War Made Easy."

Tower Records Promotion Card

In the copywriting and marketing work I've done, I've often come up with, or contributed ideas to, the concept for various ads.

BLOG POST: Peter Lik in Death Valley

I used to write the blog for Peter Lik's LIK USA website.

Denver Nuggets Season Tickets Brochure

For a time, I freelanced for the Denver Nuggets writing marketing copy and coming up with concepts and themes. Among other things, I wrote copy for posters and game programs.

"Who Runs America?"

Noam Chomsky is literally one of the intellectual giants of history. This was the first time I ever interviewed him -- in 1999 for the Boston Phoenix. I'm proud to say we are now friends.

Info Sheet for IPPNW Forum on Terrorism, Health, & Security

Thumbnail shows IPPNW founders receiving the 1985 Nobel Peace Prize.

Radio Ink

Radio's premiere management and marketing magazine - at one time my main client. I edited news and blogs for the website and magazine five days/nights a week.

Review of Warren Zevon's "The Wind" for AllMusic

I interviewed Warren once and found him to be a very articulate and humorous man (very often it was dark humor). I can't locate that interview but here is a CD review.

Ad Copy for Restaurant in Caesars Palace, Las Vegas

I wrote a lot of ad copy while working for Caesars Entertainment in Las Vegas. This ad ran in Las Vegas Magazine (major glossy)

"Reel Awards Planning to Break Hip-swiveling Record"

The Reel Awards has a mission: To assemble the largest number of Elvis impersonators to sing at one time.

"3 Questions For Traci" - Podcast Business Journal

I used to edit blogs and news for Podcast Business Journal (from the same publisher as RBR+TVBR and Radio Ink). I did this daily and nightly, five days a week.

Review of "East" by Cold Chisel

The third album from Australia's greatest band was their breakout disc. From then on the sales would forever rocket up and the crowds just get bigger and crazier.

Ad for Golf Course at the Rio in Vegas

Another ad I worked on. I contributed to the concept and wrote the tagline.

Story for Radio Ink

With his passing on Friday night, it seems everybody has a favorite Ali quote or memory. And he has left a question for us all to answer.

Radio + Television Business Report (news stories)

This website has aggregated some of the news pieces I wrote for RBR+TVBR when I filled in for its editor. RBR+TVBR is from the same publisher as Radio Ink.

BLOG POST: "Alcohol Does Not Discriminate: A Recovery Story"

When I was the in-house writer/editor for a mental health nonprofit, one of my roles was to write a blog. This post was picked up and reproduced by Military.com.

"How High Was Ted Bundy's IQ?"

Ted Bundy is arguably the most infamous serial killer in the annals of American crime. And if you've ever read or watched anything about him, you probably know he was highly intelligent. But just what was Ted Bundy's actual IQ?

Greatest Hits (CD) - Walmart.com

One of hundreds of CD reviews I wrote in the 2000s that were distributed to various retail sites.

BLOG POST: "How to Help Children Who Feel Their Parents' PTSD"

When a parent is battling posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), there is a good chance it will have an effect on his or her children. There's even a name for this: secondary trauma.

Electronic House - Your Connection for Home Theater, Electronics, Automation, Reviews, Photos,...

I used to be the Managing Editor of this website. At that time, the company had three other related sites that I also oversaw.

[BOOK] Something More Than Victory: A year with Alan Jones & His Balmain Tigers

I wrote this book in 1991 while following the team around the country. It got me my break with Inside Sport Australia and was the first "lockerroom book" written on pro rugby league.

School Nurses as Gatekeepers to Plan, Prepare, and Prevent Child and Youth Suicide: New SOS Signs...

This was originally a BLOG POST on another site. CLUE THROUGH FROM PAGE YOU LAND ON.

Article for Las Vegas Weekly (assisted by my intern) -- AVN Awards & Expo

I was Managing Online Editor at LVW and occasionally wrote for the magazine as well. I was assigned this story. Something a little different!

Article for Billboard magazine (PLEASE NOTE: May have to zoom in to read)

Interviewed this band and put together a piece on them for Billboard.

BLOG POST: How to Help Children Who Feel Their Parents' PTSD

When a parent is battling posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), there is a good chance it will have an effect on his or her children. There's even a name for this: secondary trauma. (This was originally a blog post on another site)

"More Than a Little Bit Country"

A piece on Lee Ann Womack

Album Review: Hobex

Here's a triple threat for ya: spicy soul-funk-jazz that'll put taste buds on your eardrums. Hobex are a constantly-in-flux soul outfit outta North Carolina led by an artistic Svengali named Greg Humphreys.

Promo Team Collaterals

At Las Vegas Weekly I initiated the "Girl On The Street" team of 4 girls who asked tourists on the Strip crazy questions (I wrote). Filmed for the LVW website. Las Vegas Go Girls was my own biz & a bigger team I trained for promotions, events, conventions, club & bar boosts, charity drives (we did these for free) etc. We were close to signing with Budweiser when the economy tanked in 2008. I picked girls who spoke & presented well. Most had degrees. Several could speak two or more languages....

Product taglines

Product taglines with multiple options for each.

Product Blurbs

Assigned product blurbs for an array of items.

Focus: Thematic Anthologies - September/October 1999

Thematic Anthologies Volume 20 Number 6 September-October, 1999 FOCUS: ANTHOLOGIES An Introduction: The In Crowd: Thematic Antholigies Rochelle Ratner Mind Games Rika Lesser reviews On the Couch: Great American Stories About Therapy edited by Erica Kates Same Difference Fred Muratori reviews Identity Lessons: Contemporary Writing About Learning to Be American edited by Maria Mazziotti Gillan and Jennifer Gillan Ghost Dance Joe Napora reviews

Various Product Segments

Short copy: various standard & novelty products.

School Nurses as Gatekeepers to Plan, Prepare, and Prevent Child and Youth Suicide, NASN School...

Screenings & Referrals School Nurses as Gatekeepers to Plan, Prepare, and Prevent Child and Youth Suicide New SOS Signs of Suicide Online Module Adrian Zupp, MA, Grad. Dip. Ed. Keywords: teen suicide; warning signs; Acknowledge, Care, Tell: age 11 to 18 years, resulting in 1,142 gatekeeper training; mental health in deaths in 2009 (Centers for Disease Con- * ACKNOWLEDGE how your friend is youth trol and Prevention [CDC], 2011).

SIMPLY EDITORIAL

Mon, May 21, 2007 (3:59 p.m.) Fashionistas the Show Trailer #1 Fashionistas" is a triumph for eroticism (And this ain't no puff piece!) In a town drenched in sex, there's a show playing at the Empire Ballroom (3765 Las Vegas Blvd.

GAFAN: The New King Of TV Ad Dollars | Radio & Television Business Report

From Midtown Manhattan to Hollywood, Google, Amazon, Facebook, Apple and Netflix are bigger players than ever before. And, they are big spenders on television. In fact, when combined, the online Goliaths spent a whopping amount on TV -- making the category the No. 1 TV ad spender in the U.S.

How Hispanics In Two Key States See Biden, Sanders | Radio & Television Business Report

Arizona and Florida have significant numbers of Hispanic voters. With 2020 Democratic presidential primaries on their way to those states, Telemundo has released the results of a pair of surveys they conducted with Latino voters in those states who are likely to vote. The information could prove interesting to Spanish-language radio and TV C-Suiters.

NBC Sports Radio Says Goodbye | Radio & Television Business Report

By Adrian Zupp On April 1, 2013, a joint venture between NBC Sports Radio and Dial Global went live, bringing a full weekly schedule of programming to a venture that began in September 2012 with a slate of shows airing between 7pm-5am Eastern. By April 2014, NBC Sports Radio surpassed 400 affiliates.

Competition History -

Noosa Arts Theatre Playwriting Competition History One of the foundation members of Noosa Arts Theatre, Val Warren, very enthusiastically suggested the inauguration of a One-Act Playwriting Competition for residents of the Sunshine Coast-the three finalist plays to be staged. The year was 1978.

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