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P.J. LouisPresident and OwnerPJ Louis LLC What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

Sprint – Launches Push to Talk CDMA Phones –Next Generation

July 25, 2011

Sprint Prepares for 4Q Launch of Sprint Direct Connect with Feature-Rich, CDMA Handsets | www.marketwatch.com

I never liked the whole idea of Nextel and Sprint merging. I was sure Dan Hesse was going to dump Nextel when he first took over the reins of Sprint. However, the recession cam in 2008 and he rolled with the punches and embraced Nextel. He could not sell Nextel so he embraced it.

Lin SunConsultantSelf Employed What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

What Will LTE Bring for China Mobile?

July 24, 2011

China Mobile’s plan to build TD-LTE networks has generated a lot of interest lately. The news came when the operator is trapped in TD-SCDMA after hefty investment, but new questions arise as to whether LTE will become a new driver. At this time, no one really knows, not even CMCC leadership. Here are some of my thoughts.

P.J. LouisPresident and OwnerPJ Louis LLC What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

TaskRabbit – What a Great Idea

July 19, 2011

Don’t Want to Run Errands? Site Lets You Outsource Them | blogs.wsj.com

TaskRabbit is a great idea. I liken it to personal assistants people hire to perform the mundane tasks they refuse to do for themselves. I liken it to temp hires.

P.J. LouisPresident and OwnerPJ Louis LLC What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

Groupon – Proves E-Advertising Works; Just Not Only for Them

July 16, 2011

Groupon's Boston Problem: Copycats | online.wsj.com

I applaud Groupon for its success. I am a supporter of the web-based discount coupon business model. It just makes sense.

P.J. LouisPresident and OwnerPJ Louis LLC What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

RIM – Re-elects Board – Smart Decision? Royal Bank of Canada has a Great Idea?

July 14, 2011

Holders Re-Elect RIM Board | online.wsj.com

This has to be one of the worse decisions I have heard in the last year. However, the bright side of this is that Royal Bank of Canada came up with a good idea.

P.J. LouisPresident and OwnerPJ Louis LLC What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

RIM – EMEA Performance Is Not Enough – The Board Does Not Know Its Own Job

July 9, 2011

RIM Boasts of 1M New Subs in EMEA | www.wirelessweek.com

I congratulate RIM for boosting its numbers in EMEA. However, it is an age-old trick that new technology companies in North America have used to generate their first revenues and sometimes to boost unit sales. Unfortunately, RIM’s revenue numbers are dropping.

P.J. LouisPresident and OwnerPJ Louis LLC What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

RIM – The Investment Community is Finally Reacting

July 7, 2011

Investment Firm Rebukes RIM Leadership's Tactics | www.informationweek.com

Well I feel vindicated. The folks from Glass Lewis are absolutely, correct.

Gerry Christensen, Founder and CEO

Gerry ChristensenFounder and CEOWireless Waypoint What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

A Google Acquisition of Hulu would Leverage User Generated Content Programming

July 7, 2011

Netflix Shouldn’t Fear a Google or Microsoft Buyout of Hulu | www.investorplace.com

Google is the most likely acquirer to successfully realize synergies and it is a future threat to Netflix. Google could create various UGC viewing channels that people could subscribe to share mutual content on either a closed and/or open basis for broadcast.

P.J. LouisPresident and OwnerPJ Louis LLC What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

Twitter – Building a Team First

July 6, 2011

New Financing Values Twitter As High As $7 Billion | online.wsj.com

Well, it is about time; a company that is not rushing to go IPO. Wow, who is Twitter’s financial advisor.

P.J. LouisPresident and OwnerPJ Louis LLC What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

RIM’s Board Has a Plan – Doomed to Failure

July 2, 2011

RIM Addresses Anonymous Criticism | www.wirelessweek.com

RIM is in trouble and the board has developed a plan that results in a set of recommendations that are due in January 2012. The company is finished.

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