Category Archives: Living in the World Today

Aren’t you ready to leave Spaghetti city?

Posted on January 18, 2012 by markkolier

As Apple readies the release of its Apple TV, iTV is its likely name. From what Steve Jobs reputedly averred on his deathbed, Apple has finally ‘solved it’ – it being the marriage of internet and television. It’s about time … Continue reading →

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Is your office open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day?

Posted on January 16, 2012 by markkolier

Until this year we’ve never been closed on MLK day. There are a number of reasons none of which are all that compelling. From years past we have traditionally offered ten official ‘company’ holidays. At the beginning of each year … Continue reading →

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Why didn’t I think of that?

Posted on January 6, 2012 by markkolier

Does that ever happen to you? It happens to me all the time. Yesterday I read about the idea of having a ‘Guest’ application on a mobile phone such that you could offer your phone to someone else to use … Continue reading →

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5 Resolutions I did not make for 2012

Posted on January 2, 2012 by markkolier

I’ve never been someone to make New Year’s Resolutions. I recall trying it when I was younger, failing miserably, and then avowing (resolving?) to not repeat the process. I have been somewhat successful in that regard. So in a world … Continue reading →

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Sears sags – is anyone really surprised?

Posted on December 28, 2011 by markkolier

As the holiday season scorecards begin to be revealed, Sears, showing its ‘softer side’ as sales were down 5.2% over the eight week holiday period, led by CEO Ed Lampert http://on.wsj.com/ttKCBi reported that it expected to close 100 to 120 … Continue reading →

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Today’s 3D movies don’t add much value except to the cost of a ticket

Posted on December 26, 2011 by markkolier

When I went to see Avatar in 3D in 2009 I felt it was an interesting and worthwhile experience. What I did not realize is that the story and imagery were woven so well together that they transcended the fact … Continue reading →

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New models of distribution from Louis C.K. and Unbound.co.uk

Posted on December 21, 2011 by markkolier

Over the past week and a half I have become aware of two separate stories that I believe are closely related. Last week there were reports circulating on comedian Louis C.K. (who I have only seen in passing on cable … Continue reading →

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Will people listen to today’s pop stars in 2050?

Posted on December 19, 2011 by markkolier

Everyone knows Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones is still performing well into his sixties. One of my very favorite musicians, Darryl Hall is sixty-five years old. And the voice is still strong and amazingly distinctive. His more than thirty-five … Continue reading →

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Do the Lexus ‘December to remember’ TV spots bother you?

Posted on December 16, 2011 by markkolier

I only ask because they really bother me. As a marketing guy I am well aware of the luxury market and its unique aspects and allure to marketers. Lexus has been running these spots for several years now. Somehow I … Continue reading →

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Amazon’s Kindle Fire – Version 1.0 is an ok start

Posted on December 14, 2011 by markkolier

On Monday December 12, New York Times’ writer David Streitfeld quasi-reviewed the hot-selling Amazon Kindle Fire http://nyti.ms/ruVyId. Skewered might be a better description. I have had my own Amazon Kindle Fire for two and a half weeks and have not … Continue reading →

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