The word of mouth and promotional frenzy around Lionsgates’ Hunger Games has been deafening. It helped the film break box office records — before it even opened it seemed. While I may never see the movie (I’m not the target audience), one thing I’m first to admit is that I really like how the movie […]
Posted on March 27th, 2012 by admin
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So, Apple’s electronics supplier, Foxconn, is partially cleared after an actor admitted he lied about it. While that is good for Foxconn, unfortunately it does not absolve the company completely. Residues of uncertainty and suspicion will last. A perception once rooted is hard to remove. What should Foxconn do to rebuild its reputation? Invite the […]
Posted on March 20th, 2012 by admin
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Research in Motion (RIM) has been teetering on the edge of irrelevance since the debut of the Smart Phone. A Blackberry is no longer the leading edge of business communications. That is why this action is occurring too late in the company’s life. As co-CEOs, Jim Balsillie and Mike Lazaridis, stayed too long with their approach […]
Posted on January 23rd, 2012 by admin
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It’s interesting to watch the response to Reed Hastings’ announcement that Netflix is splitting its DVD unit to a new business called Qwikster. As we know, on the internet everyone is an expert and no one is shy on casting judgment on anything within minutes of it being announced. Of course this is nothing new […]
Posted on September 20th, 2011 by admin
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It is time for Republicans and Democrats in Washington to blink and break the stare-down that has been going on for months. Neither side is paying attention to the public that wants compromise. Ideologues make poor legislators and citizens, though they might not pay close attention to what is happening in Washington, at least […]
Posted on July 22nd, 2011 by admin
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Steve Jobs of Apple is taking another medical leave but not giving up his post as CEO. The last time he did this, he did not tell anyone why he had stepped away, and he had a liver transplant — a serious and life-threatening operation. He owed at least investors an explanation for his absence. […]
Posted on January 18th, 2011 by admin
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Some products and services arrive before their time and no amount of PR and marketing is enough to gain acceptance. Here is one. Here is another. The electronic medical record is more than a decade overdue, but a combination of economics and resistance from doctors has prevented its adoption. In-store TV has seemed to be […]
Posted on October 5th, 2010 by admin
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Posted on June 16th, 2010 by admin
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Some PR techniques are gold-plated. They work every time one uses them. Here’s one — the concept car. Porsche has been a master of this game for decades and judging by the drooling prose of the writer, it has scored again. The car is cool to view and its performance characteristics are stunning. No wonder […]
Posted on March 22nd, 2010 by admin
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Gavin Heaton and Drew McLellan’s “Age of Conversation” project is about to publish a third book. “AOC3: It’s Time to Get Busy” could be available as early as next month. I’m proud to note I participated in this edition of the series. “From pitch to participate – a new model for social media relations” is […]
Posted on March 22nd, 2010 by admin
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