Description: Comic creator Stan Lee discusses how the media of superheroes has changed and what makes a popular hero resonate with people around the world. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: June 02, 2014 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/media/2014/06/02/stan-lee-global-superhero-marvel.cnnmoney/index.html Questions for Discussions: What is the formula for success at Marvel, according to Stan Lee? How has Marvel been… Read more »
Monthly Archives: June 2014
Investors like Amazon 3D phone chatter
Description: The only thing cooler than a 3D phone? A drone delivering it to you. Amazon stock enjoyed a nice pop after announcing (via YouTube) that it will unveil a new product — likely a 3D phone — on June 18. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: June 06, 2014 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/investing/2014/06/06/investing-the-buzz-amazon-3d-smartphone-drone-delivery.cnnmoney/index.html Questions for Discussions:… Read more »
The Collateral Damage of NYC’s Bike Share Program: Bike Shops
Description: Charlie McCorkell supported New York’s Citi Bike program from the beginning, as one of the bicycle-sharing network’s founding members. But he’s also the owner of several local bike shops. This presents a problem. Source: Bloomberg.com Date: June 05, 2014 Link: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-06-05/the-collateral-damage-of-nyc-s-bike-share-program-bike-shops.html Questions for Discussions: How has the introduction of bike-sharing impacted small business bike… Read more »
Solar Roadways funding nears $2 million
Description: In the United States alone, there are roughly 4 million miles of roads. What if, instead of becoming lined with potholes, those roadways were generating solar energy under our wheels? What if the 4,360 square miles of surface parking lots in the United States could also be put to good use collecting solar energy?… Read more »
A Growing Challenge for Germans Who Live by Bread Alone
Description: SCHOPFHEIM, Germany — On Sunday mornings, the line at the backdoor of Fritz Trefzger’s bakery snakes through the courtyard as customers wait for their chance to step into the inner sanctum of his kitchen. Source: NYTimes.com Date: June 03, 2014 Link: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/04/world/europe/a-rising-challenge-for-germans-who-live-by-bread-alone.html?smid=fb-nytimes&WT.z_sma=WO_AGC_20140605&bicmp=AD&bicmlukp=WT.mc_id&bicmst=1388552400000&bicmet=1420088400000&_r=2 Questions for discussion: What does this article say about small business and… Read more »
Abercrombie makes losing money stylish
Description: Controversial retailer Abercrombie & Fitch is not doing well. It’s losing money and sales are declining. But it didn’t do as badly as Wall Street expected. So the stock is surging. That’s silly. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: May 29, 2014 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/investing/2014/05/29/investing-the-buzz-abercrombie-and-fitch.cnnmoney/index.html Questions for Discussions: Why is the stock rebounding? Do you… Read more »
The Derelict Car is a $1m Modern Ride in Desguise
Description: Classic-car restorer Jonathan Ward kept hearing the same thing from customers: Can’t we get the vintage look without the vintage technology? So he founded Icon, a Chatsworth, CA–based company whose cars appear vintage but they are decked out with the latest engines, brakes, interiors and sound and navigation systems. Bloomberg heads to Icon’s shop… Read more »
Look out Lululemon, this exploding Australian fitness brand aims to eat your lunch
Description: An activewear brand with a cult following in Australia is planning a massive global expansion in the U.S., Asia and Europe. Source: NationalPost.com Date: May 29, 2014 Link: http://business.financialpost.com/2014/05/29/look-out-lululemon-this-exploding-australian-fitness-brand-aims-to-eat-your-lunch/ Questions for Discussions: How does this report reflect growing globalization and international business? How should managers approach the challenge? Does the home country of a… Read more »
Effective Marketing Critical for US Telecoms to Remain Relevant
Description: The telecom industry is the fourth-largest spender on digital advertising in the US after the retail, financial services and automotive sectors. Despite telecom’s size, eMarketer expects the industry to lag almost all other US verticals in digital ad spending growth, according to a new report, “The US Telecom Industry 2014: Digital Ad Spending Forecast… Read more »
Top 5 reasons why your CEO just got a big fat raise… and 5 reasons why you didn’t
Description: WASHINGTON — Pay for globe-trotting CEOs has soared to new heights, even as most workers remain grounded by paychecks that are barely budging. Source: NationalPost.com Date: May 27, 2014 Link: http://business.financialpost.com/2014/05/27/the-ceo-of-your-company-just-got-a-huge-raise-you-didnt-heres-why/ Questions for discussion: Summarize the overall explanation provided in this report for the wide gap in pay. Do you agree? Should anything be done… Read more »
