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Rolling up an Online Ad Agency Powerhouse: AKQA CEO Tom Bedecarre (Part 8)
Here we get a bit philosophical about the reason behind some of the industry regulation problems, and the pressures applied from the major players. Nonethelss, here is a new trend in advertising, one that is based on algorithms and mathematics, and the older schmoozing oriented models will be forced to adapt. SM: So you think
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Terry Semel Steps Aside, New Horizon in Sight?
Yahoo’s future suddenly looks brighter, as Terry Semel steps aside, and Co-Founder Jerry Yang takes back the reins. Semel, a former Hollywood executive who joined Yahoo in 2001, will remain chairman in a non-executive role. Yahoo also expanded the duties of Susan Decker, who was earlier named the head of the company’s advertising business, and
Portaga’s TripSync: Simplifying Business Travel (Part 1)
Continuing on our coverage of the Online Travel industry, I bring you Portaga, a small private company that is working on simplifying the challenges of booking and changing travel plans from within your calendar, desktop or mobile. Here, we speak with Portaga’s CEO Robert Kost. SM: Please describe your business value proposition and your product.
More on iPhone & the Future of AT&T
As we approach the iPhone launch, more interesting data comes out to add flesh to our iPhone and the Future framework. WSJ reports: :: AT&T Inc. stands a good chance of stealing customers away from other wireless operators by carrying Apple Inc.’s highly-anticipated iPhone, two new consumer surveys show. Two-thirds of mobile-phone users who are
Web 3.0 and Yahoo! HotJobs
We have already discussed an overview of the online job industry and have reviewed CareerBuilder and Monster. Here, we take a look at Yahoo! HotJobs’ from the Web 3.0 perspective. HotJobs, originally, a job search engine, was founded in 1996. Yahoo! acquired HotJobs in 2002. Yahoo! The site has 20 million registered users and contains
Rolling up an Online Ad Agency Powerhouse: AKQA CEO Tom Bedecarre (Part 7)
With the recent trend of private equity deals and acquisitions of advertising firms, the industry is truly on fire. This is the perfect opportunity for Tom to either take his company public or sell for a substantial amount. SM: Have you had offers already for an acquisition? TB: No. SM: In the future, in terms
Panel on Enterprise 3.0 & Collaboration
On June 25th, I am moderating a panel discussion on the future of Enterprise 3.0 Collaboration. If you are in the Bay Area, and interested in the topic, do consider attending. You can register here. And if you are one my readers, please do come up and introduce yourself.
Gen Y & Edutainment
I wrote a piece called Affluenza about 2 years back, discussing the spending habits of Generation Y, and the opportunity that might present for Edutainment products. Generation Y has since evolved to become a very important marketing target, especially because they are hugely reachable. Gen Y is the largest generation in U.S. history. There are
