Monthly Archives: May 2009
Women in the Workforce
The current economic turmoil is disproportionately impacting male employment according to the New York Times. Men have been hard-hit by this recession, accounting for about 80 percent of United States job losses, and that is pushing more women into the
Women in the Workforce
The current economic turmoil is disproportionately impacting male employment according to the New York Times. Men have been hard-hit by this recession, accounting for about 80 percent of United States job losses, and that is pushing more women into the
The Success of Hulu
I’ve been keeping an eye on internet tv for the past couple of years and Hulu definitely seems to have set itself apart from its competition. There’s a great article in Mediaweek that looks in-depth at its recent growth. Below
The Success of Hulu
I’ve been keeping an eye on internet tv for the past couple of years and Hulu definitely seems to have set itself apart from its competition. There’s a great article in Mediaweek that looks in-depth at its recent growth. Below
Twitter and Blog Abandonment Rates
A new-to-me blog I found today : The Media Business Professor and author Robert G. Picard (apparently no relation to the Captain) describes his blog as a “discussion of business and economic issues affecting media companies and industries.” I went
Twitter and Blog Abandonment Rates
A new-to-me blog I found today : The Media Business Professor and author Robert G. Picard (apparently no relation to the Captain) describes his blog as a “discussion of business and economic issues affecting media companies and industries.” I went
Tsunami of Stuff
As I have had two conversations in as many days about starting up a business/non-profit that benefits the local community and the environment, I found this article in the Christian Science Monitor inspiring. I think this is a perfect marriage
Tsunami of Stuff
As I have had two conversations in as many days about starting up a business/non-profit that benefits the local community and the environment, I found this article in the Christian Science Monitor inspiring. I think this is a perfect marriage
Is the “Bling” Witch Dead?
I think this might be the best front page story I’ve ever seen in the Wall Street Journal. I made myself giggle twice as I imagined the writers’ meeting where a bunch of white guys look around at each other
Is the “Bling” Witch Dead?
I think this might be the best front page story I’ve ever seen in the Wall Street Journal. I made myself giggle twice as I imagined the writers’ meeting where a bunch of white guys look around at each other
The Fragmentation of YouTube Viewers
The law of diminishing returns… A year ago, front-page placement [on YouTube] as a “featured video” was worth about 105,000 views. Today, the average “featured” video — which is selected by YouTube staff and is not a media buy —
The Fragmentation of YouTube Viewers
The law of diminishing returns… A year ago, front-page placement [on YouTube] as a “featured video” was worth about 105,000 views. Today, the average “featured” video — which is selected by YouTube staff and is not a media buy —
Expected Spending Changes by Category
From the amazing folks at eMarketer Do you think consumers are more or less stringent in their 2009 spending than they were planning to be? How about you personally? I’m working on a new budget for myself, toying with amounts
Expected Spending Changes by Category
From the amazing folks at eMarketer Do you think consumers are more or less stringent in their 2009 spending than they were planning to be? How about you personally? I’m working on a new budget for myself, toying with amounts
Follow Up: Books and the Publishing Industry
Soon in your cereal aisle…. A new children’s book authored by the winner of a Cheerios contest is being packaged with 1.5 million boxes of Cheerios. A nanny from Nashville won the author’s contest, a $5,000 cash prize and the
Follow Up: Books and the Publishing Industry
Soon in your cereal aisle…. A new children’s book authored by the winner of a Cheerios contest is being packaged with 1.5 million boxes of Cheerios. A nanny from Nashville won the author’s contest, a $5,000 cash prize and the
Take Your Recycling to the Store
I love it when a brand does a truly good for the environment initiative – not one where they just dress themselves up in “green” window-dressing. Origins recently offered samples in exchange for bringing in cosmetic and skincare packaging to
Take Your Recycling to the Store
I love it when a brand does a truly good for the environment initiative – not one where they just dress themselves up in “green” window-dressing. Origins recently offered samples in exchange for bringing in cosmetic and skincare packaging to
The New Frugality
Some great numbers I gathered from NPD, Mintel and Iconoculture on the new frugality. Consumers are following new budgeting habits The need to follow a budget more closely is increasingly a concern for all, with 60% of all respondents (and
The New Frugality
Some great numbers I gathered from NPD, Mintel and Iconoculture on the new frugality. Consumers are following new budgeting habits The need to follow a budget more closely is increasingly a concern for all, with 60% of all respondents (and
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