OFT Market Review into the UK Outdoor Advertising Sector
September 13, 2010
OFT launches market study into outdoor advertising | www.oft.gov.uk
What are the possible implications of the current OFT market review into the UK outdoor advertising sector?Posterscope (Aegis owned) and Kinetic (WPP owned) currently account for circa 90% of the buying in the UK market. Will this be deemed acceptable?Will they be allowed to continue to buy ooh space for competitive networks such as OMG, Havas and Publicis?What affect might these possible changes have on Clear Channel , JC Decaux, CBS Outdoor, Primesight and other outdoor media owners?
Nokia’s CEO Steps Down in Favor of an Outsider - Restructuring Nokia
September 12, 2010
Nokia CEO to Step Down | online.wsj.com
Nokia is still the largest handset maker on Earth. However, the company has lost market share in a relatively short time to a large number of smaller competitors.
Tablet Wars, Samsung enters the Fray
September 6, 2010
Samsung Unveils Tablet to Compete With iPad | online.wsj.com
As I have said in the past, Apple has just revitalized a long dead device sector; the tablet PC. Wall Street should be thanking Apple for restarting a whole new consumer device segment.
Google’s Master Plan Is a Mystery to Me
August 27, 2010
Google Adds Calls to Gmail, Challenges Skype | online.wsj.com
Nearly three years ago when Google announced its plans to partner with carriers like Verizon and develop an open operating platform (which eventually became Android) I was thrilled and I stated I had hoped for a coherent telecom strategy. I will be blunt this recent foray into telecom is just that another foray.
Fairpoint’s CEO Asked to Resign
August 23, 2010
FairPoint CEO David Hauser Asked to Resign | www.billingworld.com
It is not unusual for secured creditors to request CEO’s or for that matter the entire management team to leave.
Intel Acquires McAfee; Good or Bad?
August 19, 2010
Intel-McAfee Deal Bets on Building Security Into Hardware | online.wsj.com
Conceptually, the idea of building security into the chip is not new. However, the real question is: Does this particular deal make sense?
Clearwire – Moving Ahead with LTE? Will Sprint Nextel Be Bailing out on WiMax?
August 7, 2010
Clearwire to Test Rival 4G Network | online.wsj.com
I am still a supporter of WiMax as a 4G technology. However, we may be seeing market forces at work here. Buying network equipment is partially about leverage and numbers.
AT&T – Downplaying the IPhone Contract - An Opportunity for the Captivate?
August 6, 2010
AT&T Downplays iPhone Pact Risks | online.wsj.com
I don’t blame AT&T for downplaying the exclusive nature of the iPhone contract. Talking about it is a no-win situation.
E-Readers – Have We Reached a Turning Point? Do We See a Perfect Storm?
July 22, 2010
Amazon Says E-Book Sales Outpace Hardcovers | online.wsj.com
Are paperback/hardcover books on their way out? Have e-books begun replacing paperbacks/hardcovers?
Nokia Seeking New CEO – In Trouble
July 20, 2010
Nokia Conducting Search for New CEO | online.wsj.com
Bottom line, Nokia is in trouble. The company is seeking a new CEO because of the changing market environment and its dwindling fortunes.
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