The wagons are circled at the Netflix camp as hundreds of thousands of subscribers cancelled in the last few months, but that doesn’t seem to scare the folks at Disney as they just renewed and expanded the contract between Netflix and ABC. Stocks have dropped by over 70% since the summer after recent debacles and… Continue reading Has Disney been watching the news? ABC renews Netflix contract.
Month: October 2011
Why @klout made a big mistake with their algorithm change
One aspect of social media that is widely understood but rarely discussed is the ego-boost through empowerment that it allows. In most cases, the “empowerment” is perceived more highly than the reality, but it’s present for many of those who have never had a public voice but who now can use social media to reach… Continue reading Why @klout made a big mistake with their algorithm change
YouTube expands its exclusive-content drive with 100 new video channels
Original content is the cornerstone of most content channels, but YouTube has been conspicuous over the years as a place for finding unoriginal content. Much of the site is absolutely unique, but there has always been a strong lean towards posting content that originally appeared elsewhere. Google’s push to change this hit a tipping point… Continue reading YouTube expands its exclusive-content drive with 100 new video channels
Independence Day sequels should NOT have Will Smith
Whether one agrees with #OccupyWallStreet or not, the movement has helped to highlight the levels of greed that pervade America today. The focus is on corporate America, but many are starting to also highlight greed that hurts other institutions such as entertainment and government. With Will Smith’s demands of $50 million to do the two… Continue reading Independence Day sequels should NOT have Will Smith
The tablet takeover of eCommerce
In so many things, understanding comes by following the money. It works in many criminal cases, political decisions, and societal sentiment. It also happens in the world of eCommerce. That being the case, it makes sense that as more money is being spent on tablets, more money is being spent through tablets. That’s the premise… Continue reading The tablet takeover of eCommerce
Samsung takes over as biggest smartphone seller, Apple #2
Anyone who questioned why Apple has been focusing so much on trumping Samsung in the courts around the world can now have a better understanding as Samsung propelled ahead of Apple last quarter in world-wide smartphone sales. Over 100 million smartphones were sold last quarter and 27.8 million of them were Samsung compared to 17.1… Continue reading Samsung takes over as biggest smartphone seller, Apple #2
Sony declares the death of feature phones
It may not have been their intention, but it’s definitely a clear indicator. By purchasing Ericsson’s half of the phone deal and announcing plans to move towards a smartphone-only model, Sony has unofficially declared the death of feature phones. It’s a trend that is likely to continue to hit other manufacturers. Sony’s president and CEO,… Continue reading Sony declares the death of feature phones
Netflix is a case study in poor decisions tanking a company
If you would have asked most experts in both the tech and business worlds back in June (just five months ago) what Netflix’ future looked like, most would have given a cautious-but-hopeful thumbs up. Those in the know would have acknowledged the challenges that face the company such as ISP throttling, logistical challenges with the… Continue reading Netflix is a case study in poor decisions tanking a company
Ruling the web in education
The growth of the internet over the past two decades has sparked a dramatic increase in its use as an education medium. Websites are popping up every week that grab hold of the trend and offer ways for people to improve their professional status or simply increase their own personal knowledge. It’s big business, now,… Continue reading Ruling the web in education
Reddit teaches Amazon the power of over-the-top customer service
Good deeds are supposed to be rewarded, but all too often they simply go unnoticed. When Reddit user zambuka42 had a good experience dealing with Amazon customer service, he decided to let his friends at the social news site know about it. Now, half a million people have read what happened and the number continues… Continue reading Reddit teaches Amazon the power of over-the-top customer service