Poised below a former iconic sign landmarking HMV’s presence at Burrand and Robson in Vancouver, is a little iPod sign. Appearing without threat, but determination like the children’s tale of the little red engine that could, it in fact did. Did topple an iconic brand from its throne. HMV closed some months ago and now sits vacant waiting new tenants willing to … [Read more...]
Are you willing to bet against Google?
The cover of Fast Company magazine recently caught my eye. A photo of Larry Page, CEO of Google, was plastered on the front, with the heading, “Look out Apple, Facebook & Amazon – Why Google will win.” The cover was a plug for an article inside called “The Great Tech War of 2012. (http://www.fastcompany.com/magazine/160/tech-wars-2012-amazon-apple-google-facebook) I … [Read more...]
Will the tablet change your business?
Take one tablet daily and call your doctor if your condition doesn't improve. That's the advice we're accustomed to receiving when taking medication. But it would seem that both consumers and businesses are in a quest for help with what ails them these days, judging by the uptake of the tablet - also known as the Apple iPad, Blackberry Playbook, HP Slate and the Google Android … [Read more...]
Mobile media – the new frontier
The Federal Government has allowed Globalive Wireless to become the countries newest cell phone company. Significant in that this move breaks from the previous ruling to prohibit foreign owned companies from setting up shop here. Previously Telus, Rogers and Bell had it pretty much sewn up. Clearly, this signals a move to increased competition. Expect more. Apple recently … [Read more...]
Are your customers feeling the love?
Are your customers "Feeling the Love" - and not just on Valentines day? Do they get all warm and fuzzy about you? Or are left with little or no real emotion at all? Could be time for a little relationship maintenance. In fact, in times of economic downturn, there is nothing more important than a solid relationship with your existing customers. You don't want to be loosing the … [Read more...]