Cable TV ratings are plunging.  Thank goodness for “Big Bang Theory “ reruns as they have boosted ratings for TBS;  AMC is still alive and thriving thanks to “The Walking Dead”, ironic as it may be.   These are among the handful of networks with increased ratings along with the History Channel according to the March 26, 2012 Wall Street Journal, Ratings...Read More

Anyone who owns a smartphone or tablet PC has experienced the thrill of downloading apps. These handy little software programs help us navigate our world, play games, connect with friends, save money and unlock the little mysteries of everyday life. But even though there are thousands of apps on the App Store and other app marketplaces, most people don’t use very many apps and end up...Read More

This year the cost of a 30-second Super Bowl ad was $3.5 million – up from $3 million the year before. Since 2001, the price of a Super Bowl ad has gone up by 59% (from $2.2 million per 30-second spot).  The ever-rising price of a Super Bowl ad is another sign of why it’s wrong to try to compete on price . Even in a down economy, it is possible to raise...Read More

In the past 12 months, BlackBerry (and its parent company, Research in Motion) seem to have lost their way. It seems that they got carried away with innovation at the expense of what really matters most to the customer’s buying decision. Too often with tech companies, they keep trying to add more technical “bells and whistles.” The problem is, if the “bells and...Read More

Amazon is growing its network of distribution centers to match the growing customer demand for faster shipping and a wider array of products. According to a recent article from All Things D ( “Amazon Seeks Greater Fulfillment by Adding Distribution Centers” ), Amazon is planning to add 9 distribution centers during 2011, with the possibility of building even more if demand...Read More