ABOUT US
We live in a time of transformative change, with climate crises, demographic shifts, technological innovation and economic disruption reshaping how we live and work. Amid this complexity, there is a pressing need for data-driven journalism and services which explain these changes and offer actionable insights.
Mainstream media often focuses on the news cycle’s immediacy, leaving audiences overwhelmed and without context. Specialized outlets rarely connect issues to the broader landscape. New Rules Media fills this gap by delivering data-driven, accessible content steeped in historical and contemporary context.
We highlight diverse voices and provide fresh perspectives on challenges like climate resilience and demographic change. By focusing on solutions, we empower individuals and organizations to adapt and thrive, creating a community committed to shaping a better future.
WHO WE ARE
Bradley Schurman and Marcia Stepanek bring unparalleled expertise and vision to lead New Rules Media.
Bradley, a renowned demographic strategist and author, has spent his career helping organizations navigate the complexities of population change and its impacts on labor and consumer markets.
Marcia, an award-winning journalist, author and media strategist, has spent more than two decades introducing sector leaders to new ways of thinking and operating in a connected world, combining sharp cultural analysis with a talent for revealing human-centered solutions to global challenges.
Together, their complementary skills and shared commitment to resilience, innovation and actionable insights position them uniquely to guide New Rules Media in empowering audiences to navigate and thrive in a rapidly changing world.
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Bradley Schurman is a leading expert on demographic change and its impact on societies and economies. As co-founder of New Rules Media and founder of Human Change, he helps organizations navigate shifting labor and consumer markets through data-driven insights and strategy. Author of The Super Age: Decoding Our Demographic Destiny, he is a sought-after speaker and thought leader, committed to helping businesses and individuals build resilience and adapt to a rapidly changing world.

Marcia Stepanek is an award-winning journalist and recognized thought leader specializing in how digital voices/crowds interact with traditional power. As co-founder of New Rules Media and founder of Brand Stories, she helps organizations build resilience and new ways of engaging across cultural and political divides to drive social impact and resilience. A media professor at Columbia University and author of The New Digital Divides, Marcia also keynotes internationally in Europe and Asia.
