The Importance of Jobs
Posted: August 29, 2011 Filed under: Other Leave a commentThe Importance of Jobs – Wall Street Journal
“When the history of the past 40 years is written, who will be seen as the more consequential figure—the average American President, or a college dropout who built the first personal computer in a garage and went on to lead the most important company of the early 21st century?”
Why Content Isn’t King
Posted: June 20, 2011 Filed under: Other Leave a commentWhy Content Isn’t King – The Atlantic
“Netflix famously engenders fierce loyalty from its ever-growing customer base. This year, it even beat out reigning champion Apple, among 528 other brands, in Brand Keys’ annual survey of customer loyalty. In more-rarefied circles, however, the company provokes equally intense but quite different emotional reactions. Among traditional-media executives and investors who like to bet on the fall of high-flying stocks, Netflix’s continual share-price appreciation and accelerating subscriber growth have sparked aggravation and even anger.”
More Media Time on Various Screens – NY Times
Posted: April 11, 2011 Filed under: Other Comments Off on More Media Time on Various Screens – NY TimesMore Media Time on Various Screens – NY Times
“Americans are spending about 20 percent more time consuming radio, television and the Internet than they were a decade ago, according to a survey by two media measurement firms.”
How ‘Collaborative Consumption’ Is Transforming Startups – Huffington Post
Posted: March 21, 2011 Filed under: Other Comments Off on How ‘Collaborative Consumption’ Is Transforming Startups – Huffington PostHow ‘Collaborative Consumption’ Is Transforming Startups – Huffington Post
“Collaborative consumption market places are everywhere: media, car rental, lodging, staffing, textbooks, apparel, custom graphic design and even finance.”
In a Renaissance for Radio, more Listeners Are Tuning In – USA Today
Posted: March 21, 2011 Filed under: Other Comments Off on In a Renaissance for Radio, more Listeners Are Tuning In – USA TodayIn a Renaissance for Radio, more Listeners Are Tuning In – USA Today
“Radio stations are receiving a surprisingly strong signal from audiences and the financial markets this year, even as they face intensifying competition from satellite and Web-based audio services including Sirius XM Satellite Radio XM and Pandora.”
Apple Stays At Top of ‘Most Respected Companies’ List – LA Times
Posted: February 13, 2011 Filed under: Other Comments Off on Apple Stays At Top of ‘Most Respected Companies’ List – LA TimesApple Stays At Top of ‘Most Respected Companies’ List – LA Times
“Apple Inc. gets not just investors’ love — but also their respect.”
AOL Buys The Huffington Post for $315 Million – Wired
Posted: February 6, 2011 Filed under: Other Comments Off on AOL Buys The Huffington Post for $315 Million – WiredAOL Buys The Huffington Post for $315 Million – Wired
“AOL is buying the Huffington Post for $315 million, the companies announced late Sunday.”
Why Every Brand Needs an Open API for Developers – Mashable
Posted: January 3, 2011 Filed under: Other Comments Off on Why Every Brand Needs an Open API for Developers – MashableWhy Every Brand Needs an Open API for Developers – Mashable
“The most effective ads today are experiences that provide value to customers.”
What’s Ahead for Media and Digital Businesses in 2011 – NY Times
Posted: January 1, 2011 Filed under: Other Comments Off on What’s Ahead for Media and Digital Businesses in 2011 – NY TimesWhat’s Ahead for Media and Digital Businesses in 2011 – NY Times
“PARIS — The end of 2010 was greeted with relief by many media companies. “Not as bad as 2009” was a common refrain. Advertising bounced back more strongly than expected, led by television.”
10 Precitions for the News Media in 2011 – Mashable
Posted: December 20, 2010 Filed under: Other Comments Off on 10 Precitions for the News Media in 2011 – Mashable10 Precitions for the News Media in 2011 – Mashable
“”In many ways, 2010 was finally the year of mobile for news media, and especially so if you consider the iPad a mobile device.”
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