CEO of Syntax Creative, Timothy has worked in the music industry professionally since 1997, the same year he co-founded the legendary Syntax Records. Through all of this he has gained experience in business, producing, songwriting, engineering, management, marketing, design, and even writing.
Getting a record into stores is distribution. Getting customers to buy it is something else. Timothy Trudeau explains why artists and labels often confuse the two. Read More
Smartphones can make customer service faster and more personal, but they can also train customers to expect more. Timothy Trudeau asks where the line is. Read More
Dan Stevers retells the unsettling account of Ananias and Sapphira, whose carefully constructed lie ended with a far more immediate judgment than they expected. Read More
Cracker Barrel’s decision to remove selected Duck Dynasty merchandise is not primarily a political problem. It is a branding problem involving a company that apparently forgot who shops in its stores. Read More
Doug Phillips’ resignation sparked anger, grief, criticism and gossip. Here are four ways Christians can respond without wasting another man’s fall. Read More
The distinction between a Christian rapper and a rapper who is Christian has fueled years of debate. John Piper considers whether every song must explicitly present the Gospel. Read More
Christian hip-hop may be growing, but its pond remains small. Timothy J. Trudeau examines ambition, ministry, accountability and the danger of mistaking visibility for significance. Read More
Timothy Trudeau joins Rapzilla’s Steve Patton to discuss why the supposed divide between sacred and secular hip-hop creates more confusion than clarity. Read More
Five parenting articles that challenged, encouraged and convicted me this week. Read them after you put down the screen and spend some time with your kids. Read More
The Sony Walkman NWZ-W262 offers a simple, wire-free way to listen to music while exercising, but its limited features and dependence on stored MP3s may keep it from becoming your primary music player. Read More