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Will users like me be saying good-bye to Foursquare?
I’ve written about Foursquare on ten different occasions on this blog since becoming one of the earlier regular users. Here are two – an early and a later one. Earlier this month Foursquare unveiled its new logo and new business … Continue reading
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A real revenue model for Foursquare
Four years ago I signed up (it did not feel like joining) for Foursquare. There’s still value in checking into various places – $5 off, a free appetizer, or some other special (free drink etc.) that might be offered upon … Continue reading
Don’t be fooled – This Groupon and its restaurant is actually a bad deal
I have written several times about daily deals. Yet even I had thought that one of the good things that happen with Groupons is having a restaurant that you enjoy send out a Groupon so you can enjoy a meal … Continue reading
Are LinkedIn and Twitter anti-competitive?
Linked In was in the news yet again this morning after yesterday’s news that Linked In had more sales, made more money, but its growth arc may be flattening. Consequently the stock price took a hit after-hours as attention is … Continue reading
When will Foursquare sell you your own data?
I am still checking in on Foursquare. I’m not entirely sure why I do, but it’s become part of my daily routine. Earlier this year Foursquare received $451 million in additional funding. According to Forbes Magazine and an article by Jeff … Continue reading
What would you do tomorrow if your career today was no longer viable?
Keeping one’s business skills up-to-date and relevant has never been more important in this era of ever-evolving technology. But what if what you had been doing for more than twenty five years was increasingly irrelevant? I can tell you that … Continue reading
Match.com goes old school – back to board games
An article in Tuesday’s New York Times noted that has it has found a partner in the board game industry. “On Tuesday, the company began holding what it is calling Stir game nights, where singles gather at bars and restaurants … Continue reading
Too many Groupon, Living Social, and Google Offers are wearing me out
Anyone that’s followed this blog over the past few years know that I am dubious when it comes to the business models of Groupon and Living Social. Since Andrew Mason Groupon’s now ex-CEO has been forced out, it appears both … Continue reading
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