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Mark MariottiChief Executive OfficerFuture Management Holdings Inc

Financial Armageddon off the table; now what?

November 19, 2009

Analysis of:Goldman Sachs launches $500M small-business venture | www.njbiz.com

Since we all seem to agree that financial Armageddon is off the table, and multiple iterations of TRILLIONS of dollars of current US taxpayer capital & debt has flooded the economy, we all seem to also agree the future impact of this indebtedness is unknown.We also seem to agree that US small business can take us forward and create more opportunity and jobs.

Gordon BorrellCEOBorrell Associates Inc

Mobile Advertising's Gold Rush

November 16, 2009

Analysis of:Mobile Advertising Set To Soar | www.mediapost.com

Mobile advertising is definitely the new-new thing, but it sounds like the hype we heard when the Web was born as a graphical interface and banner ads started appearing in 1995. Be careful -- mobile advertising isn't going to produce overnight riches. For proof, look at your own mobile device. Where are they ads? And if you see any, tell me if they're prompting you to buy anything. Timing is everything, so before you jump in, read on.

Lynne GreggTech Industry Consultant: Wireless, Software, EntLynne Gregg Consulting

3Q09 Handset/Smartphone Performance Summary

November 12, 2009

Analysis of:Strong Sell Through in the Third Quarter, and a Good Holiday Season Will Result in 2009 Sales Being Flat over 2008 | www.gartner.com

Overall, the handset market was flat in 3Q09. The Smartphone segment was up 13%. Apple continues to gain in market share, threatening to overtake RIM (Blackberry). Nokia continues a downward spiral, but remains the market share leader (over 35% in overall handset and Smartphone categories). Samsung and LG are advancing. Details: Check out the Garter report here.

Lynne GreggTech Industry Consultant: Wireless, Software, EntLynne Gregg Consulting

Here Come the Droids! A brief review of Verizon Wireless' new Droid line-up.

November 11, 2009

Analysis of:Droid launch draws tech-savvy crowd to Verizon stores | www.computerworld.com

According to estimates, Verizon is to have sold through roughly half their 200K inventory of Droids this past weekend. I believe that Google app users who do light browsing, photos, and heavy media play will probably be very happy with either Droid. Both displays are very good quality for video. I predict that Verizon will continue to do well with their initial line-up of Droids. I don't think anyone envisioned either of these Droids as being iPhone killers but they have been respectable sellers coming out of the gate.

Mark MariottiChief Executive OfficerFuture Management Holdings Inc

Capitalize Social Change

October 7, 2009

Analysis of:Climate Change: How to Invest for the Possibility | seekingalpha.com

The social awareness of climate change presents an opportunity to capitalize on firms providing net benefits to the global carbon footprint.

Martin BrillManaging PartnerSweetwater Consulting LLC

As Isaac Mizrahi Builds His Design Empire, Liz Claiborne's Slump Continues

October 5, 2009

Analysis of:Isaac Mizrahi's First Shop | www.wwd.com

Is it possible for Isaac Mizrahi to return the Liz Claiborne NY brand to its former glory, while, at the same time work with QVC to design and hawk a mass appeal apparel line on television; build his own designer level brand (complete with with runway shows during fashion week) and open his first retail shop on New York's fashionable East Side?Liz Claiborne's CEO Bill McComb bet the farm that Isaac Misrahi would turn the brand around, but hasn't the celebrity designer spread himself too thin?

Mark MariottiChief Executive OfficerFuture Management Holdings Inc

JPMorgan, the man who encouraged lending

September 26, 2009

Analysis of:How to Stop a Credit Card Payment Increase | www.mainstreet.com

During the last major financial meltdown or depression, JPMorgan, the man who encouraged lending by laying down the gauntlet to his peers, single handedly stimulated the economy. He knew that the severe times dictated new and severe lending techniques. I believe there is going to be an even LARGER backlash to Chase and American Express and other credit card lending institutions, that continue in the business of credit card lending, and continue alienating the high FICO borrowers.

Lynne GreggTech Industry Consultant: Wireless, Software, EntLynne Gregg Consulting

Unlikely Bedfellows

September 24, 2009

Analysis of:T-Mobile USA in talks with Clearwire, MetroPCS | www.telecompaper.com

It is unlikely that Clearwire will engage in such a deal with T-Mobile and even more unlikely is a DT-Sprint deal on T-Mobile.

David DiamondPresidentDavid Diamond Associates

Electronic Coupons are coming soon

September 24, 2009

Analysis of:The Breakfast Wars: Starbucks Learns to Cook | www.nytimes.com

Electronic couponing is finally read to happen. The combination of the current economic climate, the willingness of key leaders (P&G< Safeway and Kroger) to make it happen and the maturity of the enabling technologies means that after years of creeping forward, electronic couponing is ready to dominate

Martin BrillManaging PartnerSweetwater Consulting LLC

Improved Gross Margin and Lower Costs Trump Same Store Sales For Holiday

September 23, 2009

Analysis of:Holiday Forecasts See Sales Down, Profits Up | www.wwd.com

Same store apparel sales for holiday 2009 will likely be flat or down but those retailers with improved gross margin and sharply reduced expenses are positioned to win big once consumer confidence returns.Improved product development strategies, sharper merchandising, greater speed to market and well managed inventory levels are the keys to greater gross margin in what will likely be another highly promotional holiday retail environment.

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