I’m Constantine von Hoffman, a journalist, social media consultant, award-winning science fiction writer, stand-up comedian and sometime marketer.
Here is what in journalism parlance is called the “nut graph” about me. A veteran journalist with more than 20 years professional experience, I am one of the few people to have worked for both the devil (AKA Rupert Murdoch when I was city editor at the Boston Herald) and The Deep Blue Sea (associate producer for National Public Radio’s environmental news show Living on Earth). I have covered everything from fires to sewer committee meetings to science to the arts and A LOT of business stories. Prior to BrandWeek, I was senior writer for CMO magazine and before that I was a freelance writer. My work has appeared in a whole bunch of magazines, including the Harvard Business Review, Sierra, Boston Magazine and CIO. If you want to read some of my work and/or find out more about me please visit my web site www.areporter.com. Most recently I was social media manager for Spoke.com.
Anyone wishing to contact me could drop a line to cvon ((AT)) areporter ((DOT)) com but I do respond to any and all comments on this site.
19 responses so far ↓
Allen S. Hodder // September 23, 2006 at 9:29 pm
I read your article about Jack Peckett. He was my commanding officer, of A Company, 3rd Battalion, 503rd Infantry, 173d Airborne Brigade, when we trained at Fort Bragg, NC, and then deployed to Viet Nam in the fall of 1967. I was saddened to hear of his death. I last talked to him on the phone shortly after 9/11. I can send you a picture of him taken at An Khe, Viet Nam in 1967.
Charlie // October 30, 2006 at 10:21 pm
Your tribute to your wrestling coach was touching. Well done. You made me think of the ‘Jack Pecketts’ I have known. Thanks.
collateraldamage // October 30, 2006 at 11:21 pm
… blush … blush …
Sharon Teig // August 7, 2007 at 9:36 pm
Hi Mr. Collateral Damage,
Just wanted to send you a pat on the back..it was great that you put the babiesneedfood info on your blog.. i’m entering my first art festival, with fear, trepidation, embarassment, and some necessary chutzpah..i’m hoping “something” sells. proceeds will go to the babies…your auntie
sharon
Craig Slist // September 19, 2007 at 11:44 pm
Next What the Fluff festival (now an annual event) in Somerville is on 29 September at Union Square plaza 4pm.
collateraldamage // September 20, 2007 at 1:39 pm
I think this last comment refers to the following items:
http://collateraldamage.wordpress.com/category/fluff/
Tracy Johnson // November 30, 2007 at 3:37 am
Your HMS Sargus on your past at:
http://www.darkroastedblend.com/2007/11/modernist-art-in-camouflage.html
Should be: HMS Argus.
(Some naval historical folks I know think that was a major faux pas.)
collateraldamage // December 3, 2007 at 8:05 pm
Calling itself the Sargus was part of the Argus’ camo.
iknowaguy // December 3, 2007 at 11:37 pm
Not so sure i like you sarcasm on Eternal Image Inc.
As a share holder and investor
Go ETIM !!
collateraldamage // December 4, 2007 at 6:29 pm
I’m not always sure if I like my sarcasm either. I do like your comment though.
iknowaguy // December 11, 2007 at 4:27 am
Ya, I know my sarcasm gets me in trouble all the time too. Not that there’s anything wrong with that! lol
Go ETIM ! closed up today! Weeeeeeeeee
Bill Fay // January 31, 2008 at 6:10 pm
My sister was a friend of your mother way back in Hyde Park during the late 60s. I knew you and your two brothers, but I think you were too young to remember me. I heard your name on NPR a while ago, but was actually trying to see what happened to your brother Risto when I ran across your stuff. I’ve been living in Honolulu for the last 20 years and am now early retired. I’m working part time on the Obama campaign here and thought I might have something intelligent to say to his sister when I see her next.
JEFFREY KILPATRICK // February 1, 2008 at 4:59 am
now you know they stole the crystal shrinking and enlargement devices of god before we created it on the great white throne for self defence to the stolen door of god back in time
collateraldamage // February 1, 2008 at 2:24 pm
best.
comment.
ever.
Squire Lance // March 7, 2008 at 5:15 pm
Constantine,
This is a blast from the past. Not medieval, quite. No squires or lances around, except in museums and in at least one ghetto.
I’m trying to hook up with your dad Nick. I get no help from the New York Observer. Could you pass my info on to him and ask him to get in touch. email or phone.
M. Horn // March 14, 2008 at 2:41 pm
What was your “award-winning sci-fi” writing? Something about the democrats being good for the country?
collateraldamage // March 14, 2008 at 2:50 pm
Dude, you’re getting perilously close to a Walter Hunt level of being able to make a joke. The idea that the Dems would be good for the country is, sadly, no less of a fantasy than the GOP being good for the country.
I would suggest you go here — http://atomjackmagazine.com/Contest_2007/main.htm — to read the actual story but the idea of you trying to sound out all those complex words is too painful to contemplate.
AKIHIRO ITO // April 5, 2008 at 8:34 am
Your blog, in the relationship between Japan’s blog.
Japan recently introduced an information site. Foreigners who are relatively unknown in Japan to introduce the information. Surprise is full of information.
We hope once the link please.
（URL）http://japanesefood-cultuer-history-anime.blogspot.com/
Harrold R. Wertmuller // April 22, 2008 at 4:33 am
Do you or any of your readers know anything at all about this half-forgottoen, maybe completely wrong, recollection?
A Pogo character - Churchy LaFemme? - worked furiously on solving a children’s riddle regarding cats[?] being carried to …. Altoona? Something like seven maids had seven sacks and every sack had seven cats so how many cats were going to Altoona. Except she was on a train to…. Northwood??
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