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Posted in Business Strategy on Aug 31st, 2011
There are currently a lot of companies duking it out for control over the future of digital gaming. In particular, I’ve been keeping an eye on OnLive since last Christmas when they did a couple high profile ads to hype their launch of the OnLive game system for the TV, a “microconsole” which allows you […]
Posted in Business Strategy on Aug 17th, 2011
The big news of the week is the acquisition of Motorola by Google. It’s a rich topic to delve into because of the implications not just for smartphone manufacturing and operating systems, but for the TV industry and digital advertising as well. There are dozens of angles from which to view the planned acquisition and […]
Posted in Business Strategy on Aug 10th, 2011
Big news today from Amazon who have quietly released their Kindle Cloud Reader using HTML5. I have to say, I’m so excited for HTML5 and its disruptive potential. But that’s besides the point. Amazon’s latest move in their chess match with Apple for control of the e-book market is both bold and cunning. It’s not […]
Posted in Business Strategy on Jul 12th, 2011
Yesterday I read a long treatise from Chip Bayers at AdWeek about the problem with internet advertising; or why digital media ad sales suck. It’s a lengthy and somewhat convoluted article, jam-packed with factoids and quotes from indusry big-wigs and sprinkled with some good analysis. There are a few key points I took away from […]
Posted in Business Strategy on Jul 2nd, 2011
MoviePass, a San Francisco based start-up, has been a hot topic on every media blog this week, and inspired outcries of jubilation from moviegoers everywhere. The concept is simple: MoviePass is essentially Netflix for theaters. You pay a monthly fee and get to go to unlimited films in theaters. The start-up announced the launch of […]
Posted in Business Strategy on Jun 24th, 2011
For years I have been frustrated that MSOs haven’t invested to allow a more interactive experience for advertisers. Imagine: you’re watching TV and see an ad for something you’re interested in. Then an icon pops up on your screen prompting you to push a button on your remote. You do and immediately you get a […]
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