competition

Heavy competition? Don’t join ‘em – beat ‘em!

BY Reid CarrWed Oct 14, 2009 at 1:20 PM

Just because there is no one selling ice to Eskimos doesn’t mean you should enter that market. Conversely, a competitively crowded industry just means there is demand for it. The key to succeeding in a crowded industry lay ...READ»

FCC | 5 comments

FCC to Probe Wireless Industry, Putting Carriers and Device Makers in Hot Seat

BY Clay DillowFri Aug 28, 2009 at 11:42 AM

Months of grumbling by consumer and trade groups and whispers of a possible FCC probe have culminated in exactly that, as the Federal Communications Commission voted yesterday to launch a broad investigation into the wireless ...READ»

SEARCH ENGINE WARS | 1 comment

Yahoo Still Working on Search--What About Bing?

BY Kit EatonTue Aug 25, 2009 at 10:03 AM

There we were just thinking Microsoft had sewn-up Yahoo's search-engine powers by licensing Bing to it, and now it looks like Yahoo's still polishing its search powers all on its own anyway. What the heck is going on? Complex, ...READ»

SHORT URLS | Comment

Tr.im URL Clipped by Bit.ly, Plans to Shut.Down

BY Kit EatonMon Aug 10, 2009 at 6:00 AM

The one-time URL shortening darling tr.im has decided to wind down its service in a crowded market for Twitter links. Is this the death knell for the category or just a rallying cry for greater innovation?READ»

ASPEN DESIGN CHALLENGE | Comment

Behavior Modification Through Product Design: Oli

BY Alissa WalkerFri Jun 26, 2009 at 2:13 PM

Instead of forcing everyone to change the way they shower in order to conserve water, how about using the natural, habitual actions taken in the shower to do it instead? That's the idea behind Oli, a line of concept products ...READ»

ASPEN DESIGN CHALLENGE | Comment

Every Drop Counts: A Low-Cost Water Usage Monitor

BY Alissa WalkerFri Jun 26, 2009 at 2:13 PM

How much water do you use? Most of us have no clue. This affordable water monitoring device, a finalist in the INDEX: AIGA Aspen Design Challenge, not only monitors how much water you're using, but can also detect leaks and ...READ»

ASPEN DESIGN CHALLENGE | Comment

VeggiePatch: A Low-Impact Garden for Urban Farmers

BY Alissa WalkerFri Jun 26, 2009 at 2:13 PM

Growing food at home is quite trendy these days, whether using old-fashioned planter boxes, upside-down tomato planters, or the south lawn of the White House. And here's another option: An easy cultivation kit made from sustainable ...READ»

ASPEN DESIGN CHALLENGE | Comment

Rethink Your Green: A Campaign That Goes Beyond Mowing the Lawn

BY Alissa WalkerFri Jun 26, 2009 at 2:12 PM

As Southern California experiences another water crisis, an awareness campaign meant to convince residents to reduce waste inevitable--and let's hope it's something better than, "If it's yellow let it mellow" this ...READ»

GOOGLE | Comment

Hack the Google and Guggenheim Design It: Shelter Competition

BY Ariel SchwartzMon Jun 8, 2009 at 2:52 PM

Think you have what it takes to design an electricity, gas, and water-free shelter that blends into the natural environment? Then enter the Design It:Shelter competition. The competition, held by Google Sketchup and the Guggenheim ...READ»

2D | 1 comment

Cut&Paste

BY Fast Company CalendarFri Mar 20, 2009 at 11:54 AM

Don’t let the name fool you. Simply being able to cut & paste won’t get you far in this international tournament for 2D, 3D and motion design. The competition is intense: contestants in the motion design round go head-to-head ...READ»

INNOVATION | 1 comment

Benchmarking EU & U.S. Innovation and Competitiveness

BY Katie BarryWed Feb 25, 2009 at 9:15 PM

The Information Technology and and Innovation Foundation - with the European-American Business Council - has released the report, The Atlantic Century: Benchmarking EU & U.S. Innovation and Competitiveness. As noted in the ...READ»

SALES | Comment

3 Lead Generation Myths That Will Clog Your Sales Funnel & Keep You From Closing More Sales

BY Joanne BlackSun Feb 15, 2009 at 2:50 AM

In this lagging and volatile economy, it's easy to be lured by business which clogs our sales funnel. Here are some Lead Generation myths that will hold you back from closing more Sales... READ»

ANTI-COMPETITIVE | Comment

European Union Accuses Microsoft of More Anti-Competitive Action

BY Kit EatonMon Jan 19, 2009 at 5:14 AM

The European Union has just taken a fresh bite at Microsoft's anit-competitive business practices, and accused the company of harming "competition between web browsers" by bundling Internet Explorer with its Windows OSs. It's a ...READ»

BUSINESS | Comment

Interview: China Is Just One Market for Travel Expansion

BY Enrico forteMon Jul 14, 2008 at 3:50 AM

Interesting interview from the NY Times Here a little summary: Q. How big is the travel market in China? A. According to China Travel Bureau statistics, in 2007 it was $150 billion, spent by Chinese on travel ...READ»

COMPETITION | Comment

Convergence: It’s not just for technology.

BY Jennifer HansonTue Jun 17, 2008 at 8:25 PM

For years, sales information has been used to define competition for consumer products. But when we bring products into the home and incorporate them into our everyday routines, competition is no longer determined by shelf location. ...READ»

BUSINESS | 3 comments

Women downplaying femininity in the workplace

BY Alexandra ZendrianFri Feb 22, 2008 at 12:07 PM

Today's blogpost is inspired by Today's Big Idea. "Women shouldn't downplay femininity in the office; they should use it as an asset." This quote was taken from “What Southern Women Know (That Every Woman Should): Timeless ...READ»

COMPETITION | 26 comments

Competition: How McDonald's Will Kill Itself Killing Starbucks

BY Chris DannenWed Jan 9, 2008 at 1:34 PM

McDonald's has nearly 14,000 stores nationwide, all of which will be equipped with full-fledged coffee bars and baristas by year's end. Having already begun adding plush seating, gentler lighting and subtler colors to their ...READ»

COMPETITION | 25 comments

Who's Looking at Your Google View?

Fri Jun 1, 2007 at 5:41 PM

Google is bringing stalking to a whole new level. With the recent launch of Google's map feature, Street View, people are getting all shaken up about the real-time views that the Internet will allow of several cities, including New ...READ»

COMPETITION | 3 comments

Verizon Plots iPhone Killer

BY Lynne d JohnsonThu May 24, 2007 at 12:33 PM

This LG KE850 Phone is rumored as Verizon's possible answer to the iPhone. (image via gadgetell) In a recent interview with Leslie Cauley from USA Today Denny Strigl, Verizon's chief operating officer said: "We do have a very good ...READ»

COMPETITION | Comment

Airline Merger Mania Could Blunt Effects Of Reduced Fares

Wed Apr 4, 2007 at 1:12 PM

True believers of competition have always questioned why airlines must still be national businesses regulated by agreements between countries. These 'bilaterals,' as they are known, regulate everything from the number of flights per ...READ»

COMPETITION | 1 comment

The Google Backlash

Tue Mar 13, 2007 at 1:08 PM

Poor YouTube. It seems that this innovative idea that once attracted the world's amateur filmmakers to put their work out there for the world to see has become a target since it's purchase by behemoth search-provider Google, dooming ...READ»

COMPETITION | Comment

Not So Good With Names (Update)

Thu Feb 22, 2007 at 12:49 PM

Last week, I wrote about Apple Inc. and Cisco Systems dispute over the right to use the name iPhone. They settled yesterday and according to an article in today's New York Times, the companies will no longer have any legal disputes ...READ»

COMPETITION | 3 comments

Gaming Console Wars

BY Lynne d JohnsonTue Nov 28, 2006 at 5:05 PM

After first week sales, it appears as if Nintendo's Wii has beat out Sony's Playstation 3. As we reported in our online exclusive, "Sony's Risky Game," earlier this month, Sony faced serious challenges with meeting demand for its ...READ»

COMPETITION | Comment

Zune Flops on Cyber Monday

Tue Nov 28, 2006 at 3:50 PM

By most accounts, this holiday sales season is off to a good start for electronics retailers. Microsoft's Zune, however, was conspicuously absent from Amazon's top ten electronics list on Cyber Monday. Today's Wall Street Journal ...READ»

COMPETITION | Comment

Toyota Goes Texan

Fri Nov 17, 2006 at 10:51 AM

This morning, Toyota officially opened its new, $1.2 billion factory in San Antonio to produce a bigger version of its Tundra pickup truck. Some observers are calling this big new plant a gamble. It's a huge investment in big ...READ»