Netflix just turned a drama into a crisis. (more…)
Posts Tagged ‘service’
The Amazon Phenomenon
Thursday, November 5th, 2009
If you had told me in 2002, eight loss-making years after the company was formed, that one day Amazon would become one of the biggest brand successes worldwide, I simply would not have believed you. (more…)
Announcing the Clash of the Toy Titans – WALMART vs TOYS R US
Thursday, October 22nd, 2009It’s coming up to that time of the year when we have to start thinking about buying toys and games for our kids, families and our friends. And I don’t know about the rest of you but even the thought of it fills me with fear and trepidation.
As part of my preparation, I spent some time over the last three days visiting a number of Toys R Us and Wal-Mart stores as well as both their websites to see what’s going on. And the news from the front is that both of these titans are winding themselves up for another massive battle for the hearts, minds and wallets of holiday consumers nationwide. (more…)
The US Airline Industry – The Next Bailout?
Monday, August 31st, 2009By way of context, in the US we have some of the most savvy and demanding consumers that have ever walked the planet and at the same time we have a thriving marketing industry whose primary task is to ensure that consumer needs and wants are satisfied. Which makes the mystery of the US airline industry even more perplexing. Let me explain… (more…)
Get Clunk.
Monday, August 17th, 2009By now you’ve heard about the Cash for Clunkers program instituted by the Obama Administration, and probably heard about the success of the program, need for more funding and how, as a result of the program, Ford is finally selling some cars. (more…)
