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  • To brand, or to shill? That is the question

    Last I checked, Dr. Eric Schmidt wasn’t jumping on to Google financial briefings to preach about Apple’s latest iPhone firmware update.  And last I checked, the same good doctor wasn’t running across the stage at MacWorld–or whatever events Apple’s keynoting now–arm-pumping to the chant of, “Google!  Google!  Google!”

    That’s because of a little thing… Continue reading

  • You’re not your customer

    If only all business transactions were as simple as Halloween.

    It’s a straightforward value proposition: The kids deliver the entertainment (a parade of little fairies, superheroes and bumblebees). The adults pay for the favor (preferably with a gooey candy bar and not a box of organic raisins—yuck).

    Business can be more complicated, but… Continue reading