about fifty 5 ::
:: 56 minus 1 equals 55. Fifty 5 is a daily curated website maintained by me (Adam J. Schokora). The site aggregates my personal interests, observations, digital wanderings, occasional writings, and photo / video productions. Fifty 5 content typically covers Chinese Internet and technology developments, creative / youth / Web culture, digital media, fashion, design, music, photography, urban art, innovation, and events. Although I keep this site for myself – it’s basically just an external hard-drive for my brain – I’m happy to have you here too.
More about me – I’m originally from Detroit, Michigan but have been traveling the world since I was a teenager. I have been in and out of China since 1999 and am currently based full time in Shanghai – a city I have (finally) fully embraced as “home.” I graduated from The University of Michigan with degrees in Political Science (Sino-international relations) & Mandarin Chinese.
My professional work primarily includes being a CEO and co-founder of NeochaEDGE. NeochaEDGE is two things: As a web-magazine, we showcase inspiring creative content from China. As a creative agency, we represent leading-edge Chinese creative talent.
Previously, I was responsible for leading Edelman Digital in China, and then later worked as a strategist for Edelman Digital (Asia Pacific) providing counsel and insight to staff and clients on Chinese social media, digital communications / marketing campaigns, Internet word of mouth (IWOM), local Internet trends / culture, and “digital lifestyles” in China. He also helped drive a variety of the firm’s marketing and intellectual capital initiatives in China and across the AP region.
Additionally, I’m a (very) occasional contributor at Danwei.org, a leading website on Chinese media, marketing, advertising, and urban life.
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// AjS
Disclaimers ::
- Fifty 5 is an Adam J. Schokora (me) production. The views expressed on this website are solely my own personal opinions unless otherwise noted.
- Some Fifty 5 content is the product of my work for Edelman Digital. Link here for an archive of all such content on Fifty 5.
- Some Fifty 5 content presents and promotes Neocha.com, NeochaEDGE, and other Neocha-related properties. Link here for an archive of all such content on Fifty 5. I’m a partner at Neocha.com and a co-Founder / Chief Editor of NeochaEDGE.
Re-posting & citation ::
- Fifty 5 content is for public consumption. If you’d like to use or present it in any form online or off, please feel free – there is no need to ask for permission. However, I kindly request that all such usages of Fifty 5 content include at least a hyperlink back to the content’s original page (i.e. permalink) on 56minus1.com. Please be respectful of this request.
