Why the Apple tablet won’t be named the iSlate or iTablet
by sgmartin on 01/26/10 at 8:42 pm
On the eve of the big announcement from Apple, Inc. one of the things that is being speculated most is – What will Apple call their new device? Some have suggested the iSlate. Others have predicted the iTablet. Still others have suggested iPad or iCanvas. While at this point my theories have no relevance, it [...]
Full StoryAmazon App Idea Puts Final Nail In Its Own Kindle Coffin
It has been announced that Amazon is apparently planning to bring apps to its Kindle ereader. I am not sure they could have made a more miscalculated move.
The Kindle is not a computer. Further, Amazon in a position to compete with the computer companies of the world. Nor should they need to. The kindle actually [...]
Is the Market Pricing the Tablet Business into Apple’s Stock?
I have been watching Apple stock fairly closely for a while now. It has been interesting what it has done over the past few months as we get closer to the apparent announcement of the Apple tablet. For example, today the stock rose 4.41%. Why such a sharp increase today? Perhaps the invitations to next [...]
Full StoryWhat do McDonald’s, Apple, Starbucks and MTV Have in Common?
What do many of the most successful companies over the past 5o years have in common, other than success? A lot, I would imagine. But, I am focused on one aspect of their business model.
If you wanted to teach people how to create a successful company model in today’s world, a good place to start [...]
The #1 Thing Businesses Can Do To Get Involved In Social Media? Ask Your Spouse.
Businesses everywhere are grasping to find a place, a role, in social media. I am sure it is a topic in the board rooms, and marketing departments of some of the largest companies around. They are asking how they can get involved in social media and how it can help their businesses.
Perhaps they are asking [...]