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Eric Schmidt Scolds the British

The recent annual MacTaggart conference in Scotland consisted of several key points from the Chairman of Google, Eric Schmidt, during his lecture. One of these was a friendly telling of the television industry, in so many words, not to fear … Continue reading

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Who Can Save Face?

Now that News of the World has been put to rest after 168 years of publication, the BSkyB takeover by Rupert Murdochis looking very unlikely. The timing couldn’t be worse, and as Murdoch has flown into the UK to deal … Continue reading

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The Beans Still Bring The Bling

People’s true desires become apparent during a recession – what goes in the shopping basket, and what gets left behind? It’s also interesting to see how markets such as antique cars, fine wine, Michelin-starred restaurants and their ilk fare during … Continue reading

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How Much Is Too Much?

How Much Is Too Much? Every day, politicians of the wealthiest nations are trying to claw back some control over the free-wheeling banking sectors that ostensibly got us in this recession in the first place. Regulations, it seems, are the … Continue reading

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…And Still We Come Back For More

…And Still We Come Back For More How do bad businesses stay in business? What makes good businesses good? Does a great product mean the business can’t lose? I always hear these questions knocking around in my head, whether I’m … Continue reading

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Etiquette Isn’t Just For The Office Party

Etiquette Isn’t Just For The Office Party I thought I’d turn your attention to an amusing piece I spotted on CNN. Apparently a woman was recently sacked from her job in New Zealand FOR WRITING ALL OF HER E-MAILS IN … Continue reading

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What Does That Say?

What Does That Say? The world is full of iconic branding. You drive down the motorway and you see Shell or BP or McDonald’s or any of a thousand other institutions that mean something to you, even if it’s subconsciously. … Continue reading

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