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May 2007 - Posts
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Wednesday, May 30, 2007 9:01 PM
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Yesterday I wrote about Wal-Mart apparently confusing communications challenges with real business issues. Today, in an article in Slate, Fred Kaplan makes the same point re: the U.S. State Department. Using an op/ed and an interview with former State Read More...
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Tuesday, May 29, 2007 10:28 PM
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While it's not technically summer yet, 81 degrees and sunny counts in my book. This will be my first summer in a new city, so I'm gearing up to enjoy all the fun things Seattle has to offer. Today I ran from Madison Park out to Seward Park in the early Read More...
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Tuesday, May 29, 2007 10:16 PM
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It's been a while since I wrote about Wal-Mart, mostly because they haven't hosted any fake blogs, started any fake community sites, or fired any marketing chiefs and then been sued and countersued. Still, this New York Times article is too good to pass Read More...
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Saturday, May 26, 2007 8:02 AM
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Fascinating story in today's NYT that will have creative execs at ad agencies sleeping a bit better at night. The story examines user generated ads via the lens of a Heinz campaign under way, and decides maybe the costs and quality received don't quite Read More...
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Thursday, May 24, 2007 1:44 PM
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I've long subscribed to the idea that everyone gets 15 minutes or so of fame; looks like I've used up a few more seconds, now that I've gotten the call out from Fake Steve. Fake Steve, it's all Bill. Namaste. email digg delicious live it! Read More...
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Wednesday, May 23, 2007 5:54 PM
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Jeremy Wagstaff with Dow Jones has been blogging for five years, and yesterday had a good post about what he's learned. It's a great post. In particular, his first two points really hit home with me: It’s no longer about feeding the beast. I’ve tried Read More...
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Wednesday, May 23, 2007 6:50 AM
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Lee Gomes writes today about plenty of fish, a web site he calls the most profitable site per capita on the web. It's a dating site, run by a single person in Vancouver, Canada. Gomes properly calls out the trend that makes this possible: PlentyOfFish Read More...
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Monday, May 21, 2007 7:10 AM
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Mark Cuban yesterday suggested that the solution to what ails print journalism is convergence -- turn print journalists into TV journalists as well. He says: Put simply, a NY Times reporter with a camera crew can reach every medium available today. Right Read More...
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Sunday, May 20, 2007 9:30 PM
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This morning was the day of reckoning -- Race Day . For the last several months, my brother and I have trained for this 8k run-- our goal was to run at an average of 6:45 minutes per mile, or a total of just a smidge under 34 minutes. It was the first Read More...
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Thursday, May 17, 2007 5:31 PM
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Nick Carr has a good article out, looking at the concentration of views on the web. In some ways I agree with Nick, especially when he notes: In the end, though, the internet seems to be following the same pattern that has always characterised popular Read More...
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Wednesday, May 16, 2007 10:13 PM
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Some three years back, I made a presentation and suggested that it was not unreasonable to say that Engadget was nearly as influential as the Wall Street Journal in the impact they had on purchasing decisions. I was talking about buying of gadgets, but Read More...
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Monday, May 14, 2007 6:31 AM
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News today/over the weekend is all about the changing nature of media. Here's a quick sampler: Why do Video Platforms Fail? asks the question about the huge lack of success of various platforms, springing off a great quote in the WSJ on CBS's lack of Read More...
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Friday, May 11, 2007 11:08 AM
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Scott Rosenberg has a good post up about data retention, data searching and the challenge it creates for both corporations and individuals. He notes: The “one big pile” method has the overwhelming appeal of liberating us from the role of digital janitor. Read More...
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Thursday, May 10, 2007 9:20 PM
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Again courtesy of Dare, a post about spelling that is deeper than it seems. He's looking at the use of Bayesian analysis by Google, specifically in the spellcheck department. The question it really raises is who defines normal, and if it's the "wisdom Read More...
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Thursday, May 10, 2007 9:10 PM
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Those wretches at Valleywag are out to ruin the fun by outing Fake Steve! What's next, the Easter Bunny? Santa? Leave us all to enjoy the willing suspension of disbelief. cs Tags: Fakesteve email digg delicious live it! Read More...
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Wednesday, May 09, 2007 10:00 PM
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This blog is why. Okay, not just this one in particular, but what it means in general. Here is part two of the Berkshire-Hathaway conference, in a real voice, with real data, with real input and insight. It's insight from someone I've come to trust (recommended Read More...
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Tuesday, May 08, 2007 8:45 PM
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Wow, pretty sobering story for the entertainment industry -- if true, this data shows that 2.5 million fewer people are watching TV this year compared to last. I say "if true" because I think the numbers are a bit off -- people are watching the same amojnt Read More...
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Tuesday, May 08, 2007 11:37 AM
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That's the only conclusion I can draw. I've spent the last few evenings reading through their issue on networks, and it is filled to the brim with interesting pieces. Netflix, craigslist, Chambers, Jimbo Wales. A fascinating piece about what replaces Read More...
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Tuesday, May 08, 2007 8:57 AM
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I find it fascinating there is not more hue and cry over this NYT report that senior WSJ editors knew about the proposed Murdoch bid in advance and chose not to cover the story. Here is the nut of it: It was one of the biggest business news events of Read More...
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Sunday, May 06, 2007 8:53 PM
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Via Chris Anderson, a link to the current issue of Forbes, which is next on my read list (had to get through the Economist and the New Yorker first). Chris is pointing to an essay by Rupert Murdoch. I am amazed that Chris and I have such different views Read More...
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Sunday, May 06, 2007 7:23 PM
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I find it fascinating that on Friday the top meme on techmeme was Yahoo and Microsoft hooking up. (as previously noted, Microsoft is my client). By the end of the day, that rumor had been put to bed, and the blogosphere was moving on. Today, I see that Read More...
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Thursday, May 03, 2007 3:06 PM
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During Mix 07, I sat in on an interview between Robbie Bach and Darryl Taft of eWeek . It was a good interview that covered a lot of ground. One part in particular leaped out at me because it's been something I've been thinking about. In response to a Read More...
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Wednesday, May 02, 2007 7:39 AM
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Eric Asimov has an important column in the NYT today, looking at the perfect gin for a martini. This is research worth doing, and I'm only sorry I couldn't participate in the testing. He quickly deals with some of my pet peeves: A martini is made with Read More...
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Tuesday, May 01, 2007 4:00 PM
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I've spent the last few days at Mix, a developer/designer event put on by Microsoft. I noted in an earlier post that this kind of event is one of the best parts of the job; here's why: There is always a huge sense of excitement at a show where developers Read More...
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