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Steven Harnsberger, Principal

Steven HarnsbergerPrincipalFreestyle Digital Media 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.

Hollywood Internet Movie Download Sites - Still Looking for a Business Model

November 6, 2009

(Hollywood) Industry Slowly Embracing New Media | www.hollywoodreporter.com

Good article - the ugly truth about digital movies on the web is that no stand alone digital video content service makes money today, not CinemaNow (Sonic Nasdaq SNIC), Amazon, Vudu, or BlockBuster.  The business model is missing, the revenue share small and the demand absent.Many have tried and failed including: Intertainer, MovieLink, Akimbo, Moviebeam - even CinemaNow was sold because it could not make money. The digital movie business model is broken....

Cathy Stauffer, Owner

Cathy StaufferOwnerCathyStaufferConsulting 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.

How High Is Up for The iPhone?

October 22, 2009

Apple increases iPhone sales 7% to 7.4 mln in Q3 | www.telecompaper.com

With over 20 million iPhones sold in fiscal 2009, the iPhone appears to be just beginning to build steam. Too soon to ask how long Apple can continue its dominance, the question is how dominant can it become.

Cathy Stauffer, Owner

Cathy StaufferOwnerCathyStaufferConsulting 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.

Who Exactly Does Dell Want To Be?

October 20, 2009

Dell's Extreme Makeover | www.businessweek.com

Michael Dell is clearly working very hard to makeover Dell, but makeover to what? I think one of the biggest challenges right now is it’s not clear who the new Dell is, or how they want to be seen, aside from successful.

John WilkersonExecutive DirectorBELLWETHER SERVICES, 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.

Federal Gov’t Takes Leadership Role in the 2020 Carbon Footprint Reduction Goal

October 8, 2009

Obama requires agencies to set new energy reductions goals | www.federaltimes.com

An U.S. Federal Executive Order (E.O.) labeled Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy, and Economic Performance was issued on 10/5/09. The E.O. requires agency heads to develop a strategy to measure, report, and reduce their carbon footprint. Some deliverables are due as soon as Q1, 2010. Are there correlations between the congressional bills and this executive order?

Cathy Stauffer, Owner

Cathy StaufferOwnerCathyStaufferConsulting 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.

Walmart, DVDs, Redbox And A Better Value Proposition

October 5, 2009

Wal-Mart Scales Back DVD Displays | online.wsj.com

While it always makes sense to cut slow movers in favor of faster moving, more popular merchandise, when it comes to DVDs and Walmart there's a greater dynamic at play - physical media is losing it's appeal with many customers, and Redbox has begun offeringa far superior value proposition for Walmart and their customers.

Martin Brill, Managing Partner

Martin BrillManaging PartnerSweetwater Consulting 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.

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

October 5, 2009

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?

Cathy Stauffer, Owner

Cathy StaufferOwnerCathyStaufferConsulting 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.

Weak Execution Responsible For Weak Palm Pre Sales?

September 28, 2009

Palm Raising Cash Amid Losses, Weak Pre Sales | www.wirelessweek.com

After much hope and hype, the Palm Pre ranked 10th in Gartner’s Q2 2009 smartphone share, and was simply lumped in the “other” category – ouch. Yes, the Palm Pre really needs another service provider partner besides Sprint  – preferably Verizon. But even if that happens, there’s something else they must address.

Cathy Stauffer, Owner

Cathy StaufferOwnerCathyStaufferConsulting 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.

HP - Willing To Give Up Control To Get Control

September 24, 2009

H-P Wields Its Clout to Undercut PC Rivals | online.wsj.com

In the fast paced, low margin, short life-cycle world of PCs, giving up control to get control can really work. To that end, HP has wisely taken a page from eMachines, and then Gateway’s, highly successful retail models for partnering for shared success.

Cathy Stauffer, Owner

Cathy StaufferOwnerCathyStaufferConsulting 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.

Consumer Electronics - The Value Proposition Just Keeps Growing

September 23, 2009

Consumers to Spend Big on TVs, Smartphones | www.businessweek.com

With few exceptions, the value per dollar consumer electronics offer today is truly extraordinary,  helping keep demand relatively healthy, even in a (very) down cycle. But there is much, much more to come.

Cathy Stauffer, Owner

Cathy StaufferOwnerCathyStaufferConsulting 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.

For Studios and YouTube, Love = Money

September 23, 2009

YouTube Explores Renting Movies Online | www.businessweek.com

Hollywood Studios want an online distribution model that works for them. One that values and respects premium content, monetizes it, protects the content owners, and increases demand.  Beyond that they aren’t that particular. If You Tube can deliver that, then they are their friend. If YouTube threatens that, then they aren't.

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