RIM: The Icahn Man Cometh?

On September 28, 2011

RIM: The Icahn Man Cometh?

Shares of Research In Motion showed signs of life, jumping at least 6 percent Tuesday, on talk that investor Carl Icahn has acquired a stake in the company. Neither RIM nor Icahn has commented publicly to confirm


On September 28, 2011

A Tale of Two Launches

Eager iPhone users got one step closer to laying hands the latest generation of the smartphone as invites to an Oct. 4 press event went out on Tuesday. Graphics on the invitations show four typical iPhone icons


On September 28, 2011

The New Social Paradigm and HP’s Pain

Last week's doings at HP exposed a lot that few of us ever think about. The basic story is that board member Meg Whitman replaced recently minted CEO Leo Apotheker. The company's stock price has been floundering


On September 28, 2011

How to Create the Best Products in the World (Video) (Video)

Quirky founder Ben Kaufman describes what the iPod and Snuggie blankets have in common. Here's a hint: They both solve consumers' everyday problems. Doing so, says Kaufman, is the key to making a killer product.No tags for this post.


On September 28, 2011

The Secret to Focusing in Meetings

If you could retain more information, you'd do it right? Here's an easy way to increase retention by 29 percent.
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On September 28, 2011

How to Simplify the Complex So You Make the Sale

What do customers want? Simple solutions to complex problems. Copywriting expert Jeff Sexton explains three approaches companies use to accomplish this: (1) bundling, (2) simple unifying principles, and (3) comprehensive guarantees. The examples he gives tell the story.No tags for this post.