Description: Steve Case and Kara Swisher meet again onstage at the D8 Conference. What has the Revolution CEO been up to on the 25h Anniversary of American Online? Source: Marketwatch.com – video report  Date: 07/02/2010 Link: http://www.marketwatch.com/video/asset/d8-video-steve-case-in-full-session/2B7724EE-756E-4975-893A-BBA244AFD4B3  Questions for discussion: Summarize the history of AOL and the development of the Internet. What surprises you… Read more »
Posts By: Brahm Canzer
Dell faces fresh threat from old PC failures
Description: A six-year-old hardware meltdown that plagued millions of computers is coming back to haunt Dell. Source: CNNMoney.com Date: 07/01/2010 Link: http://money.cnn.com/2010/07/01/technology/dell_lawsuit/index.htm  Questions for discussion: What did this problem “cost†Dell in terms of money, sales, customer loyalty, and brand image? What would you have recommended Dell do to handle the problem better in… Read more »
BP Wants Partners to Help Shoulder Spill Cost
Description: BP has said repeatedly that it will pay for the disastrous oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. But its actions show that it does not intend to go it alone. Source: NYTimes.com  Date: 07/04/2010 Link: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/05/us/05liability.html?ref=business Questions for discussion: Who do you believe should be held financially responsible for the oil spill?… Read more »
Andy Grove: How America Can Create Jobs
Description: The former Intel chief says “job-centric” leadership and incentives are needed to expand U.S. domestic employment again Source: Businessweek.com  Date: 07/01/2010 Link: http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/10_28/b4186048358596.htm Questions for discussion: Summarize the arguments presented in this article. Do you think they are self-serving for Intel or a correct way of thinking about the way forward for American… Read more »
Why Coca-Cola succeeds in Africa
Description: Former CEO Neville Isdell explains that the franchise system makes business owners in Africa feel more invested in the company. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: 06/26/2010 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/fortune/2010/06/26/f_gf_coke_africa.fortune/ Questions for discussion: What are the reasons presented that explain Coca-Cola’s success in Africa? Do you agree with the explanation? Are there other reasons that… Read more »
Apple’s iPhone 4: Great, But Needs New Network
Description: Three years ago, Apple wasn’t in the mobile phone business at all. Now, it’s rolling out the fourth generation of its game-changing iPhone. WSJ’s Walt Mossberg reviews the iPhone 4, which he says has a number of cool new features as well as a “big downside.” Source: Marketwatch.com – video report  Date: 06/22/2010… Read more »
Google victorious in Viacom’s YouTube lawsuit
Description: A federal judge has ruled in favor of Google Inc. in the company’s courtroom battle with Viacom Inc. over alleged copyright violations on Google’s YouTube video service. Source: Marketwatch.com Date: 06/23/2010 Link: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/google-victorious-in-viacoms-youtube-lawsuit-2010-06-23?siteid=nwtwk  Questions for discussion: What are the arguments that support YouTube’s legal position? Do you think YouTube will change the way… Read more »
In Price War, E-Readers Go Below $200
Description: A price war is brewing in the growing market for electronic reading devices. Source: NYTimes.com  Date: 06/21/2010 Link: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/22/technology/22reader.html?src=busln Questions for discussion: Do you agree with the analysis of this report? Is there a market for a single-application device? Who are the customers in this market? What price would be appropriate for the… Read more »
Vancouver’s Real Estate Bubble Trouble
Description: Brokers are rock stars, cabbies flip condos, and shacks are going for $1 million Source: Businessweek.com  Date: 06/24/2010 Link: http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/10_27/b4185064551500.htm Questions for discussion: Summarize the arguments presented that explain real estate price movements in Vancouver. Do you think a bubble is forming? What might trigger prices to fall? Do you think that any of… Read more »
BP CEO testifies on Capital Hill
Description: CNN’s Larry King and his panel discuss BP chief executive officer Tony Hayward’s testimony on Capitol Hill. Source: CNN.com – video report Date: 06/18/2010 Link: http://cnn.com/video/?/video/us/2010/06/18/lkl.bp.hearing.discussion.cnn Questions for discussion: Summarize the main arguments presented by the panel in this discussion about the appropriation of “blame†for the oil spill and its aftermath. What is… Read more »
