Digital prophet David Shing: ‘The internet used to be a fun place to be. Now it’s full of anxiety’
In this one-on-one interview, Oath’s David Shing speaks to Mumbrella Asia editor Eleanor Dickinson about the role of a digital prophet, his latest predictions and why he doesn’t always get it right.
Over the past few years, David Shing’s appearances on the speaker circuit have drawn more than their fair share of intrigue, perplexity and, on occasion, sheer hilarity.
With his wildly-backcombed hairdo and the lofty title of ‘digital prophet’, the Australian fondly known as ‘Shingy’ has the enviable job of travelling around the world on a six-figure salary to speak on behalf of internet giant Oath at various global conferences.
Although regarded as one media and marketing industry’s go-to speakers for digital trends – as well as one of its most memorable figures – many have called Shing’s credibility into question.
