Hello humans and not,
please allow me to introduce myself.

I am Marco Ciappelli, a co-founder of the ITSPmagazine Podcast Network. I am also a Creative Director, Branding & Marketing Advisor, Personal Branding Consultant, Podcast Host, Storyteller, and Mentor

My academic journey made me a Doctor in Political Science with a Specialization in Sociology of Communication at the University of Florence Cesare Alfieri. My professional wandering started in advertising in the mid-90s and has since branched out into consulting on branding, advertising, and creative strategies for companies of all sizes, and individuals, across various industries — among others ventures.

I started as a copywriter in traditional advertising during the early 1990s, then moved into digital branding and marketing with the commercial internet's inception. I opened my own Creative Agency in Florence, Italy, around 1996. The evolution of social media made my projects much more exciting – not only for the new branding and marketing opportunities it created but also for the powerful and direct impact technology began to have on individuals, businesses, and society.

My passion for advertising, studies in Mass Media, Sociology of Communication, Advertising and a professional career as a creative consultant, coupled with my fascination for new emerging technologies, led me to question the changing dynamics of our society. How are we communicating and interacting with each other, and what are the new ways we build business brands and even our own social identities?

With a clear understanding of technology's sociological and psychological repercussions on our lives and the inevitable connection with information security and data privacy, I realized a platform to share stories “At The Intersection Of Technology, Cybersecurity, and Society” was needed — thus, in 2015 ITSPmagazine was born.

Since then, what started as an Online Publication became a Podcast, and eventually a Podcast Network with many hosts bringing different perspectives and passions from their microphones to a growing and engaged audience worldwide.

Today ITSPmagazine Podcast is Broadcasting Ideas & Connecting Minds. It is what I consider A Modern Innovative Multi-Media Platform & A Global Space Where Intellectual Exchange Is Encouraged.

With my Redefining Society And Technology Podcast, the goal is to educate a large and diverse audience by sharing conversation that encourage people to think about the relationship between technology, cybersecurity, and humanity. Meanwhile, with the Audio Signals Podcast, I cultivate my passion for storytelling by sharing meaningful stories, and exploring their origins with those that create them.

Although I have recently found a love for podcasting, my passion for branding, advertising, and creativity remains a constant in my life and career. I still enjoy consulting businesses and individuals on these topics. If you're interested in booking a consulting session with me, click on the orange button below. I am also available for advisory board positions and ongoing consulting; both options can be discussed during the first session.

Currently, I am also a Mentor and Podcast Host at The Mentor Project and a Member of the Research Team at The Center for Cyber Security and International Relations Studies (CCSIRS) for the Department of Political Sciences of the University of Florence.

In no specific order, my interests include, but are most certainly not limited to:

#MassMedia #Branding & #Advertising #History of Radio #Vinyls #Music #Podcasting #Technology #Cybersecurity #Society #Sociology #Philosophy #Writing #Reading #Photography #Traveling #Space #Space Exploration #Nasa History #Mentoring #Education #Diversity & Inclusion #Books #Fantasy #Sci-fi #Art #Food #Florence #Kyoto #Dogs #Environment #SocialGood #BassGuitar #Renewable Energy #ArtificialIntelligence #VintageTech #HistoryOfTechnology #Robotics #ChatGPT #Disney #History #Past #Present #Future #IOT #SmartCities #Grogu #And more …

You can listen to my podcast channels below, and if you enjoy these conversations, I'd appreciate if you could share them and subscribe.

Latest Update: Storie Sotto Le Stelle / Stories Under The Stars
Check out my latest personal storytelling project: a creative collaboration with my mom, who at the age of 76 found her passion in writing magical and enchanting short stories for children. I provide assistance in refining concepts, some editing, and support for all it takes to use Gen AI to translate the stories into multiple languages, for natural language reading, and design. Quite amazingly, it has become a family collaboration with my Dad providing all the patient support and feedback needed, and my wife providing social media presence! What can I say… it is a wonderful family journey and you are invited to join us!

Please learn more about it below, or jump to the website and enjoy: StorieSottoLeStelle.com

Redefining Society And Technology Podcast

Musing On Society & Technology | Hosted by Marco Ciappelli

Let's face it: the future is now. We live in a Hybrid Analog Digital Society, and it's time to stop ignoring the profound impact technology has on us.

The line between the physical and virtual worlds is no longer real—it's a figment of our imagination. We're constantly juggling convenience, privacy, freedom, security, and the very future of humanity in a precarious balancing act.

There’s no better place than here, and no better time than now, to reflect on our relationship with technology and redefine what society means in this new age.

Enjoy the Redefining Society And Technology
Podcast’s YouTube Video Playlist

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“Musing On Society & Technology”

Let's face it: the future is now. We are living in a Hybrid Analog Digital Society, and we all need to reflect on it. This is exactly what I do as I exchange some opinions with TAPE3 (*ITSPmagazine’s AI Assistant & Guide) and then I turn my thoughts into articles. I hope you enjoy reading them as much as I love musing and writing on these subjects.

Audio Signals Podcast

Musing On Stories & Storytellers Hosted by Marco Ciappelli

We are all made of stories.

Storytelling is at the core of our human experience. It's how we transmit knowledge, share experiences, and communicate values. Stories are more than just narratives—they're bridges that connect us, shaping our worldview and identity. They weave together the fabric of our collective consciousness, revealing the richness and complexity of the human condition.

In our modern, hybrid analog-digital society, the art of storytelling is more important than ever. As technology brings us closer, stories have the power to break down barriers, foster understanding, and build a shared human experience in an increasingly interconnected world.

Whether you're an author, screenwriter, filmmaker, poet, playwright, musician, journalist, comedian, or video game designer—each of you contributes to the grand narrative of human experience. Through your chosen medium, you craft stories that provoke thought, inspire, entertain, and illuminate our existence.

With that in mind, I'm repositioning the antenna of this podcast to better capture the incredible storytelling universe, focusing on the storytellers themselves.

Join me on this journey to share your passion, craft, and the stories that truly make us human. Let's continue the timeless tradition of storytelling together in this evolving digital era.

Over and out!

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WELCOME TO THE ENCHANTED WORLD OF STORIES UNDER THE STARS

Written between Florence and Los Angeles by Lucia & Marco Ciappelli.
Originally in Italian, available to read and listen in both Italian and English.

Join us under the stars, where mysterious storytellers reveal enchanted worlds filled with heroes, curious beings, lost lands, strange encounters,
and adventures that stretch across time and imagination — and stories that unfold where the ordinary meets the extraordinary.

Some stories are light and playful, perfect for a smile and a spark of wonder. Others go deeper, written also for those who may have grown up — but never stopped imagining.

Each tale is a little universe waiting to be explored. Open your mind. The journey begins.

Now you can listen and subscribe to the Storie Sotto Le Stelle Podcast

The Stories are available in Italian and English
(Read to you by a very talented Generative AI Voice)

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