by JAK | Jul 30, 2009 | industry futures
The search for a new business model or new version which makes more sense today is a recurring background story or theme in many business sectors. A truly great business is one that re-invents itself and especially the business model like Shai Agassi is doing with the...
by JAK | Jan 16, 2009 | big ideas, industry futures
Just before Christmas I watched a video which featured Lee Clow¹, and Alex Bogusky², talking about the development of brand entertainment and other interactive changes impacting the advertising businesss. It was a panel presentation as part of the Google Zeitgeist...
by JAK | Apr 29, 2008 | culture, general business, online marketing
Here is a great little conference (Freelance08) on next Wednesday, May 7 and Thursday, May 8 at the Hyatt Regency hotel in Auckland. It offers huge value for members of the freelance nation. Also a chance to hear from Nicky Hager, Brenda Ward, Virginia Larson and John...
by JAK | Jul 17, 2007 | big ideas
For all the reporting on the planned $5b buy of Dow Jones there doesn’t seem to be much insight into how Murdoch can make the numbers work. In a post last week we decided that it was likely that adding TV and some of the group synergies with online properties...
by JAK | Jul 9, 2007 | big ideas
The ongoing negotiations surrounding the sale of Dow Jones to Rupert Murdoch offers a fascinating glimpse on the future of the media business. On one side Rupert is offering $60 per share which values the group at $5b when the 52 week low has been $32.16 which...
