April 2009
11 posts
StyleFeeder’s Execs on How to Do A Lot With A... →
“Weâve done a lot with a little, which was an idea that was part of the original wave of Web 2.0 startups that sort of got lost.”
Clive Thompson on Puzzles and the Hive Mind →
So how do you design a puzzle in the age the Internet walkthrough? Don’t fight the groupthink, use it.
Ad Age: Isn't "want" a risky emotion to market in today's economy?
Mr. Matlins (CMO Livenation): Emotion is more important than ever today, but that differentiation between want and need and where they diverge and converge is tremendously important. ... There are some discretionary categories we're seeing in this economy ... where a reassessment is occurring of what's important and what's needed. We're seeing it across demographic distinctions in our society. When it comes to escape, a good time, something that I will carry with me, "want" has only gotten more important.
Learning to see uncertainty as opportunity →
I just got back from the Valley again this week, and six months into this recession, I am still surprised to hear so much fear from entrepreneurs. This is really no time to play it conservative. As…
We were able to give Loudcrowd a little sneak peak...
Competition →
Those who know me well know that I have a close relative who was a very successful college basketball coach. Before I met him I would have viewed advice from a sports figure about how to manage a…
Competition →
Those who know me well know that I have a close relative who was a very successful college basketball coach. Before I met him I would have viewed advice from a sports figure about how to manage a…
Can Video Games be the New MTV? →
Selling songs via console games, the Web, and phones may help the ailing music industry.
Scratch: The Ultimate DJ, a Music Game for Hip Hop... →
Wired overviews DDR meets a turntable
“Rock Band” Franchise Exceeds $1 Billion In Sales... →