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This Las Vegas Business Is Bringing Instant Photography Back to Life

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Description: This Las Vegas Business Is Bringing Instant Photography Back to Life Source: NBCNews.com – video report Date: Feb 18, 2016 Link: http://www.nbcnews.com/video/this-las-vegas-business-is-bringing-instant-photography-back-to-life-625804867831 Questions for discussion: Why do suppose there has been a rediscovery of print photos? Who is the primary target market? How would you market this as an instant service at retail?

Why Silicon Valley is Worried About Backing Apple

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Description: Apple’s business plan is built on encrypted security. Source: Bloomberg.com – video report Date: Feb 17, 2016 Link: http://bloom.bg/1RawBx2 Questions for Discussions: Why is Apple reluctant to help open the phone? How might the conflict between Apple and the government on this issue affect the stock price? What do you think will happen? How… Read more »

The Most Important Apple Executive You’ve Never Heard Of

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Description: A visit with Cupertino’s chief chipmaker, Johny Srouji. Source: Bloomberg.com Date: Feb 18, 2016 Link: http://www.bloomberg.com/features/2016-johny-srouji-apple-chief-chipmaker/ Questions for discussion: What does this report say about management development at Apple? Why has Apple focused on developing its own chip technologies?

Finding Opportunities in Podcast Advertising

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Description: “Serial,” a podcast from the creators of public radio’s “This American Life,” became widely popular after debuting in 2014. MailChimp sponsored the first season, not knowing it would garner a cult following. Source: eMarketer.com Date: Feb 19, 2016 Link: http://www.emarketer.com/Article/Finding-Opportunities-Podcast-Advertising/1013606?ecid=NL1003#sthash.wSo2fSah.dpuf Questions for Discussions: Why is podcast advertising so weak in comparison to other digital… Read more »

Bill-Fixing Brothers Haggle With Companies to Get Your Bills Reduced

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Description: Two clever brothers have created a successful business from the back seat of their parents car, doing the menial chore that most of us hate – haggling over bills. Source: NBCNews.com – video report Date: Feb 10, 2016 Link: http://www.nbcnews.com/video/bill-fixing-brothers-haggle-with-companies-to-get-your-bills-reduced-619744835747 Questions for discussion: Why was it easy to startup this business? Is the business… Read more »

Walmart Store Closures Sending Shockwaves Across Small Town America

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Description: The world’s largest retailer is shutting many of its stores this week, leaving many to wonder what life after Walmart will be like. Source: NBCNew.com – video report Date: Feb 10, 2016 Link: http://www.nbcnews.com/video/walmart-store-closures-sending-shockwaves-across-small-town-america-610208323721 Questions for Discussions: How did Walmart’s decision to open these stores in smaller markets affect local competitors? Can it be… Read more »

Server farms

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Description: Huge buildings full of data servers are sucking power 24/7 at a growing rate. There are solutions on the horizon, but our data demands are outpacing innovation. Source: CBC.ca – video report Date: Feb 11, 2016 Link: http://www.cbc.ca/player/play/2683590555/ Questions for discussion: How is technology allowing individuals and companies to improve their use of server… Read more »

Twitter woes deepen with lack of user growth

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Description: Twitter added no new users in the fourth quarter, confirming the fears of advertisers and investors alike: the social-media site is in real trouble. Source: SaltLakeTribune – Sltrib.com; Bloomberg.com Date: Feb 12, 2016 Link: http://www.sltrib.com/home/3528866-155/twitter-woes-deepen-with-lack-of Questions for Discussions: What is the problem facing Twitter? How would you go about solving this problem? Would an… Read more »

How Millennials Changed Business Travel

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Description: Millennials are being credited with influencing new travel trends that will begin to take hold in 2016. NBC’s Chris Clackum reports. Source: NBCNew.com – video report Date: Feb 04, 2016 Link: http://www.nbcnews.com/video/how-millennials-changed-business-travel-603570755618 Questions for Discussions: Summarize the changes taking place in the travel industry. What else do you think the industry could do to… Read more »

Why Don’t Consumers Buy More via Mobile?

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Description: For some consumers, the mobile screen is too small for frequently purchasing. Indeed, many mobile device users worldwide would prefer to use a PC instead. Source: eMarketer.com Date: Feb 05, 2016 Link: http://www.emarketer.com/Article/Why-Dont-Consumers-Buy-More-via-Mobile/1013557#sthash.Mx8scao9.dpuf Questions for Discussions: What does the research say to managers of ecommerce sites and those developing mobile technologies? How would you… Read more »