Description: This Las Vegas Business Is Bringing Instant Photography Back to Life Source: NBCNews.com – video report Date: Feb 18, 2016 Link: http://www.nbcnews.com/video/this-las-vegas-business-is-bringing-instant-photography-back-to-life-625804867831 Questions for discussion: Why do suppose there has been a rediscovery of print photos? Who is the primary target market? How would you market this as an instant service at retail?

Description: Apple’s business plan is built on encrypted security. Source: Bloomberg.com – video report Date: Feb 17, 2016 Link: http://bloom.bg/1RawBx2 Questions for Discussions: Why is Apple reluctant to help open the phone? How might the conflict between Apple and the government on this issue affect the stock price? What do you think will happen? How… Read more »

Description: A visit with Cupertino’s chief chipmaker, Johny Srouji. Source: Bloomberg.com Date: Feb 18, 2016 Link: http://www.bloomberg.com/features/2016-johny-srouji-apple-chief-chipmaker/ Questions for discussion: What does this report say about management development at Apple? Why has Apple focused on developing its own chip technologies?

Description: Weight Watchers shares are surging.The stock climbed as much as 21% Friday after the company said Thursday that an Indiana University School of Medicine study found that adults with prediabetes lost significant weight after they used a Weight Watchers program. Source: InsiderBusiness.com Date: Feb 18, 2016 Link: http://www.businessinsider.com/weight-watchers-share-price-february-19-2016-2 Questions for discussion: What is driving… Read more »

Description: “Serial,” a podcast from the creators of public radio’s “This American Life,” became widely popular after debuting in 2014. MailChimp sponsored the first season, not knowing it would garner a cult following. Source: eMarketer.com Date: Feb 19, 2016 Link: http://www.emarketer.com/Article/Finding-Opportunities-Podcast-Advertising/1013606?ecid=NL1003#sthash.wSo2fSah.dpuf Questions for Discussions: Why is podcast advertising so weak in comparison to other digital… Read more »

Description: Federal grand jury determines that three former general managers were discriminated against and fired because of their gender. WLWT’s Karin Johnson reports. Source: NBCNew.com – video report Date: Feb 10, 2016 Link: http://www.nbcnews.com/video/chipotle-loses-discrimination-suit-619561027590 Questions for Discussions: What does this report say to upper management about claims of harassment and discrimination complaints by employees? What… Read more »

Description: Two clever brothers have created a successful business from the back seat of their parents car, doing the menial chore that most of us hate – haggling over bills. Source: NBCNews.com – video report Date: Feb 10, 2016 Link: http://www.nbcnews.com/video/bill-fixing-brothers-haggle-with-companies-to-get-your-bills-reduced-619744835747 Questions for discussion: Why was it easy to startup this business? Is the business… Read more »

Description: The world’s largest retailer is shutting many of its stores this week, leaving many to wonder what life after Walmart will be like. Source: NBCNew.com – video report Date: Feb 10, 2016 Link: http://www.nbcnews.com/video/walmart-store-closures-sending-shockwaves-across-small-town-america-610208323721 Questions for Discussions: How did Walmart’s decision to open these stores in smaller markets affect local competitors? Can it be… Read more »

Description: Huge buildings full of data servers are sucking power 24/7 at a growing rate. There are solutions on the horizon, but our data demands are outpacing innovation. Source: CBC.ca – video report Date: Feb 11, 2016 Link: http://www.cbc.ca/player/play/2683590555/ Questions for discussion: How is technology allowing individuals and companies to improve their use of server… Read more »