The dawn of a new era is always seen with suspicion, reservation, conservatism and fear; sometimes with anger added to the mix. People don't like change, especially when it's defined in a manner that affects their lifestyle. As a kid, one of my favorite books was my dad's single volume … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2013
Acquisitions and mergers bring layoffs and executive control
September 19, 2013 by 7 Comments
Having worked for start-ups and companies that were eventually acquired by others, or merged with competitors, I can safely say that nothing good ever comes from such corporate fusions. The acquisition of Afternic by GoDaddy is the big news of the day. It signifies the end of an era for Afternic, … [Read more...]
Ten plus one tips from the Microsoft team of branding specialists
September 17, 2013 by 1 Comment
Creating or re-imagining a brand is a task that requires focus, direction, imagination and discipline. Microsoft went through a full rebranding of its corporate assets with success, from the primary logo to those of its numerous products and services. In order to achieve such a feat, its … [Read more...]
нет, нет, нет! Are you out of your head?
September 13, 2013 by 1 Comment
A eclectic few of the inquiries that I receive for domains via the Domain Name Sales platform eventually make it to my blog, albeit as anonymous anecdotes. Today's story is about a young Russian florist who sent me a message for a .com that I own; upon my response in English, quoting a price in … [Read more...]
Wrestling prevails! Finally, the IOC does something right
September 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The International Olympic Committee has voted against excluding wrestling from the 2020 and 2024 Olympic games. The decision comes as a relief to thousands of fans of the sport, which existed as an Olympic event since antiquity. Unfortunately, fans of baseball/softball and squash will be … [Read more...]
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