Tag Archives: Steve Jobs
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
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
Apple Ping: there’s always something brewing
Business news can rarely be described as ‘fast breaking.’ Oh sure, there are profound exceptions – the Lehman Brothers bankruptcy came as something of a bolt from the blue – but mostly markets rise and fall in an understandable capacity. … Continue reading
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The iPhone ‘Death Grip’
The ability to cool the coals of public disapproval could be added to the long list of what Apple and Steve Jobs have accomplished in the last decade. A lesson in public relations that Toyota and BP need – they … Continue reading
Microsoft Just Isn’t Sexy Enough
When one thinks of brands that ‘work’ there is inevitably a figurehead. Sadly, my two-year-old son could probably tell you that Steve Jobs is the head of Apple (not quite, but the little bugger can sure say “Papa’s iPod” with … Continue reading
iPad: Worthy Dying For?
The rush/crush is on for the European launch of Apple’s much-ballyhooed iPad. Steve Jobs’ omnipotent, tech-trend monster of a company had to postpone the launch date in Europe due to its overwhelming success in the US. Over a million ‘tablets’ … Continue reading →
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