Tag Archives: Apple
In Memoriam: Steve Jobs
It’s quite interesting to read the press after the passing of an icon. Especially when the qualities that made that person, in this case Steve Jobs, a celebrity, are those that have nothing to do with traditional fame – not … Continue reading
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Google says, “We come in peace.”
In speaking recently at a conference of Europe’s broadcasting industry in Scotland, Eric Schmidt, Google’s Chairman, reassured all present that his behemoth company wasn’t gunning to change the face of television broadcasting. A huge sigh of relief could be heard … Continue reading
Who will lead Apple now?
Just several weeks after it made the press that “Applehas more money than both Exxon oil and the United States government,” Steve Jobs, the company’s beacon and saviour from the trenches of being a mid-90’s has-been, finally decided to step … Continue reading
Now Bigger Than Oil…Apple!
The unstoppable trajectory of Steve Jobsand ‘his Apple’ continue to amaze and confound. The latest chapter is that for a few brief hours a week ago, Apple was able to technically surpass Exxon as the world’s largest company. It’s slightly … Continue reading
Steve Jobs for President!
It’s impossible to resist commenting on the news recently that “Appleis holding more cash than the USA.” As the turmoil and partisan politics threaten America (and the globe, for that matter), it’s amazing to think that a successful brand can … Continue reading
Inside the Superbrands
The BBC has run an interesting documentary on how the world’s giant brands like Nike, Apple and Coca-Cola become embedded in our lives and perhaps, most revealingly, in our minds. What some view as just new gadgets, are used and … Continue reading
Apple’s Bitter Bites
As an Apple computer user (although not evangelical), I appreciate their design and uniform brand voice that always seems ‘on point.’ Modern life is confusing enough – with its many username/passwords, PIN codes, new improved models and advertising architecture shouting … Continue reading
TV’s future is à la carte
CNBC Business produces a very well written, monthly webzine that often shines a light on refreshing, original business developments. Almost like The New Yorker, there always tends to be something in its pages worth reading. This month is no exception. … Continue reading
The 2011 Tea Leaves
It’s once again time for the inevitable ‘what’s hot, what’s not’ year-end list and predictions of where we might be headed. As a cure for cancer, an end to global warming or, say, Taliban-led Pakistani border clashes and millions of … Continue reading
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Murdoch Gets Hip
With all of the negative attention on Rupert Murdoch lately, it’s interesting and opportune to see the old media giant go on the offensive, and the timing couldn’t be better because right now, News Corp needs all the help it … Continue reading →
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