Selling Magazine Subscriptions on Mobile Devises
May 10, 2011
Condé Nast to Sell Subscriptions on iPad | www.digidaydaily.com
This analysis deals with the use of mobile devises to sell magazine subscriptions, changes in revenue models, the good and bad points of going after this type of audience.
Speculation over Reckitt Benckiser M&A
April 27, 2011
Speculation over Reckitt Benckiser M&A | www.cosmeticsdesign-europe.com
With the imminent departure of Reckitt Benckiser CEO Bart Becht, speculation is growing over a merger or acquisition bid. But a leading financial analyst believes anti-trust laws may throw a spanner in the works. With a new head at the helm, the company is more likely to be the target of either a merger with Colgate-Palmolive, or the subject of an acquisition by major players such as P&G or Unilever. Anti-Trust laws will not impede Unilever or Colgate-Palmolive !
The Multichannel Cord Cutting Mystery
February 8, 2011
Hulu Reworks Its Script as Digital Change Hits TV - Hulu Online Cable Move? | online.wsj.com
1. To what extent does the "cord-cutting" phenomenon present a credible threat to the pay TV industry; or has the trend been oversimplified, overhyped and overstated.2. The digital terrestrial transition of 2009 drew many former over-the-air only viewers into the pay TV fold as the multichannel players, such as Comcast, Time Warner Cable and DISH, offered great incentives.
Kellogg's Leadership in the Cereal Market Under Attack
October 28, 2010
We are what you would call a heavy user household for the cereal category .With 4 teenage and junior high school kids what could be easier on those busy Monday through Friday mornings than a quick bowl of cereal. It’s convenient, nutritious and tastes good. The adult brands like Special K and Fiber One also work well for Mom and Dad.
Coffee Market Competition Remains Hot
October 20, 2010
Americans love their coffee and despite rising prices the love affair continues. Americans consume over $45 Billion dollars worth of coffee every year. Retail coffee shops like Starbucks drive most consumption but foodservice locations (offices, hotels, schools, restaurants) and the supermarket and grocery channel also drive strong sales. Despite a fickle and price sensitive consumer, coffee consumption continues to grow. As one would expect competition remains intense with ever growing crossover of retail brands (Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts, Caribou, Peets) into the home and foodservice channels.
Avon Products Gains on Report That L'Oreal May Make Bid
October 12, 2010
Avon Products Gains on Report That L'Oreal May Make Bid | www.bloomberg.com
Bloomberg reports that Avon is up 8% on a possible bid from L'Oreal. All the synergies for integration could be tremendous, but L'Oreal has no experience in Direct Selling.
Sally Beauty Acquires Aerial..."And Another One Bites The Dust"
October 5, 2010
Sally Beauty Expands in Midwest With Aerial Buyout | online.wsj.com
Sally Beauty (SBH) Expands in the Midwest with Aerial Buyout. This makes Sally Beauty the dominant distribution house for Professional Salon and Pro-Beauty products all across the USA. L'Oreal's SalonCentric / BAI is no match for the dynamism and bold acquisition moves of SBH.
Zacks Haloween Costume for RGS - Regis Downgraded to UNDERPERFORM !
October 1, 2010
Regis Downgraded to UNDERPERFORM ! | www.zacks.com
Smart move by Zacks as Regis is Downgraded to Underperform.
Unilever's Acquisition of Alberto...Potential Explosion of M&A activity
September 29, 2010
P&G Won’t Counter Unilever Bid for Alberto-Culver...BUT wants Beiersdorf / Nivea ! | www.businessweek.com
Unilever's bid for Alberto-Culver at $3.7 billion, may not set off competitive bids, but has the potential for setting off a chain reaction of explosive, high-powered, M&A activity in the CPG Toiletries & Cosmetics sector.
Unilever (UN) on the Prowl Again...for Alberto-Culver (ACV)
September 26, 2010
Unilever in Advanced Talks to Buy Alberto Culver . | online.wsj.com
Unilever's Paul Polman is on the prowl again and in advanced talks to acquire Alberto-Culver per the Wall Street Journal.This is a match made in heaven for M/s Polman & Lavin.
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Google music launches: The end of the end for the music industry
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