Monthly Archives: November 2014
Unsure About How To Make The Right Investments In Mobile? Think Like Mr. Spock.
I’m not a huge Star Trek fan, but I know that if we were to take the show’s original cast and drop them into the business world, Mr. Spock would work in accounting. They may not bleed green, but talented accountants possess an elegant and ruthlessly efficient mind. Like Spock, they know how to put […]
Don’t Blame The Great Recession: Smartphone Users Increasingly Are Behind Restaurants’ Near-Death Experiences
Originally posted on Matt Collins' Blog:
One of my favorite shows is Food Network’s Restaurant Impossible. For those who haven’t seen it, the program follows celebrity chef Robert Irvine as he tries to rescue failing family restaurants. He does this in spite of two limitations: a spending limit of just $10,000 with which to redesign…
Using Beacons, Roximity Helps Brick-And-Mortar Retailers Strike Back
Buying stuff online is many things – convenient, less crowded, sometimes less expensive – but one thing it is not, at least for me, is fun. Rather, it tends to be a hunting expedition. Sites have something I want. I search. I might buy. The experience of wandering the aisles, on the other hand, can be […]
On The Subject Of Net Neutrality, You’re Probably Less Neutral Than You Think
As someone who earns a living in part based on a digital marketplace that links creators and consumers of content, including apps, videos, music, books, and more, I and millions of other in tech have a hard time being neutral on net neutrality. That makes President Obama’s video and statement on the subject worthy of our attention. […]
The Rise Of Big Data Will Be Nothing Compared To The Return Of The Creative Class
The 2014 U.S. midterm elections illuminated for me a very clear and compelling vision of the world marketers seek to master. That vision looks like this: Big Data is more important and useful than ever, but someday soon, Big Data will become a commodity, available cheaply to anyone. Real, lasting marketing value will lie in the power […]
How To Take Advantage Of The Top Two Motivations For Using Apps: Loneliness And Boredom
My parents’ dog, Cosmo, bored while watching television. When I first saw last week’s Nielsen report that shows we download apps most of all when we’re bored and lonely, I felt despair. How unfortunate to think that the cumulative effect of entrepreneurial creativity, hard work, and risk is a battle for a consumer with nothing better to do. […]
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