For those, like myself, that weren’t at MIP 2010 take heart. Just like the past few years there was a lot of buzz surrounding the speed at which technology is forcing existing business models into irrelevancy while opening the door for new experiences. The the MIP Digital Wrap-Up Session, see video
Business Planning vs Modeling
Business plans get beat up a lot. The realization that I’ve come to over time is that the entire development paradigm needs to be the context. I’m talking stepping back and looking at the entire plan-launch-monitor-adjust process. Business plans are just one facet of the equation. More precisely, it
The Key to Venture Investing, It’s Personal
In business, and definitely in life, it’s always been about who knows, likes, and trust you. Andrew Hargadon has written an excellent piece that examines (via Ben Horowitz ), the investing framework of Ron Conway one of the Silicon Valley's uber angels. Key points: Social capital (connections)
Is it Time for Business Models to Reboot?
Would you be willing to blow-up your successful business for the opportunity for it to survive. Mitch Joel thinks that many businesses need to pull a Hernan Cortes (Spanish conquistador who led an expedition that caused the fall of the Aztec Empire) and force new business models by eliminating the
Top 5 Insights From Mobile Upfront 2010
I had the pleasure last week of being able to attend the 2010 Mobile Upfront Conference. Yes, most of the panel dialog was around advertising but I have two very sound reasons for being interested not only in the space but also in the insights of those in the interactive/digital media world that
ADMS Conversation: “Next New Media”
The Abu Dhabi Media Summit was a three day event focused on bringing together top media players and their counterparts to discuss the future of the Media Industry. This session was focused on how bandwidth and mobile devices are rewriting the rules. In particular what are the next business models?
Design…Left Brain Style
Can you measure the value of a business’ design competency? Dr. Peter Zec and Burkhard Jacob believe that one can. They provide a unique perspective for looking at design and business. It’s a good thing too. With the increasing necessity to continuously innovate business leaders need to arm
Do you see Pop-Up Strategic Alliances in your future?
To some of us when we hear the word pop-up our mind immediately pulls up a picture of children's books, frozen treats, or being interrupted while surfing online by a completely uninteresting promotion. Well, you might just have to reboot your thinking, especially if you're looking to leverage unique
Part 1: Competitive Advantage without Michael Porter?
I was posed with a simple yet very poignant question today on Linked-In, is Michael Porter's Competitive Advantage Model incomplete? First off, here is the boiled down version of Michael Porter's concept. There are two types of competitive advantages a business can obtain: low-cost and