Description: Here it is: Six Pixels Of Separation – The Mirum Podcast – Episode #510 – Host: Mitch Joel. Joseph Jaffe is widely regarded as one of the top marketing bloggers (Jaffe Juice) and podcasters (both Jaffe Juice in audio and Jaffe Juice TV in video). Source: Twistimage.com Date: Apr 17, 2016 Link: http://www.twistimage.com/podcast/archives/spos-510—jaffe-and-joel-on-algorithms-facebook-live-video-and-bots/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+SixPixelsOfSeparation+%28Six+Pixels+of+Separation+-+Marketing+and+Communications+Insights+Podcast+-+Mitch+Joel+at+Twist+Image%29 Questions… Read more »
Posts By: Brahm Canzer
Facebook’s F8 Conference Was All About the Bots
Description: Fortune’s Erin Griffith gives her take on whether they’ll be a hit. Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: Apr 14, 2016 Link: http://for.tn/22wKJUX Questions for Discussions: What are bots? Why would Facebook believe this is the sort online activity it should be helping to develop? Who would likely be the first target market for… Read more »
China’s Movie Business Is On The Rise
Description: China’s Movie Business Is On The Rise Source: CBSNews.com – video report Date: Apr 10, 2016 Link: http://cbsn.ws/1TLi266 Questions for discussion: What does this report say about the globalization of the entertainment industry? How is China able to partake in the global movie industry? Do you think China can focus on a particular genre… Read more »
The movie theater business is in panic mode over this
Description: Sean Parker wants to do to cinemas what he did to record labels Source: MarketWatch.com Date: April 13, 2016 Link: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/story?guid=96e87564-017c-11e6-90a3-43debbb8b00b&storyguid=96e87564-017c-11e6-90a3-43debbb8b00b&siteid=nwtwk Questions for Discussions: What is the threat facing the industry? How do you think this will play out over the next ten years?
Some Online Bargains May Only Look Like One
Description: Amazon has some unbelievable bargains on its virtual shelves. Source: NYTimes.com Date: Apr 13, 2016 Link: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/14/technology/some-online-bargains-may-only-look-like-one.html?_r=0 Questions for discussion: What does the report say about online pricing strategies? What motivates businesses to follow this line of thinking?
The fascinating life of Elon Musk, captured in one giant infographic
Description: Tesla is just part of his story Source: MarketWatch.com Date: Apr 13, 2016 Link: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/the-fascinating-life-of-elon-musk-captured-in-one-giant-infographic-2016-04-13 Questions for discussion: Does this graphic suggest anything obvious about the personality and character of Elon Musk? Does it explain his success in business?
McDonald’s tests new breakfast item: kale
Description: All-day breakfast has been a major boon for McDonald’s. But Cristina Alesci finds out if the burger chain can build on that success with some unexpected alternatives. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Apr 07, 2016 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/news/2016/04/07/mcdonalds-tests-new-breakfast-item-kale.cnnmoney/ Questions for Discussions: Why is McDonald’s experimenting with the introduction of healthier menu items? Do you… Read more »
How Amazon Will Kill Your Local Grocery Store
Description: How Amazon Will Kill Your Local Grocery Store Source: Bloomberg.com – video report Date: Apr 07, 2016 Link: http://bloom.bg/1MjBlSG Questions for discussion: Do you think Amazon can succeed in the online food market as it has in other categories of merchandise? What would motivate customers to use Amazon rather than other food delivery services?… Read more »
Need to Hide Some Income? You Don’t Have to Go to Panama
Description: For wealthy Americans looking to veil their assets and shield some of their income from taxation, there is no need to go to Panama or any other offshore tax haven. It’s easy to establish a shell corporation right here at home. Source: NYTimes.com Date: Apr 08, 2016 Link: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/08/business/need-to-hide-some-income-you-dont-have-to-go-to-panama.html?ref=business&_r=0 Questions for discussion: Why do… Read more »
Masters Tees Off as PGA Tour Considers Getting Into Gambling
Description: Golf betting generates an estimated $2.8 billion every year, and the PGA Tour wants a piece. Source: Bloomberg.com Date: Apr 07, 2016 Link: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-04-07/masters-tees-off-as-pga-tour-considers-getting-into-gambling Questions for Discussions: What is driving the interest in betting on golf? Do you think introducing gambling would be a net positive or negative for the sport?
