BLOG OF ADAM HARTUNG
Why Tesla Beats GM, Ford, Nissan
Tesla is a disruptive innovator, and major auto companies are trapped in the innovator’s dilemma – which is why Tesla stock is doing so well.
6 Best Apps for Business on the Go
These are 6 great apps for business – especially small business.
Octopus Pants: A Great Lesson for Business and win for Ralph Lauren
Ralph Lauren did a brilliant job of winning the sponsor trophy (in my book) for the US Open by smart planning and using social media
Microsoft ReOrg – Crafty or Confusing?
Microsoft’s stock is up 31% in 6 months, and a reorganization is increasing investor attention. However, the company problems are deep and a reorganization won’t fix the situation – now is a good time to sell Microsoft.
Economically, is Obama America’s Greatest Modern President?
Despite ongoing attacks from pro-business Republicans, there is data indicating that President Obama has a sterling, possibly incomparable, record regarding economic growth policies.
The Ugly Leadership Horsefly in the Record DJIA Economic Ointment
The DJIA may be hitting new highs, but top companies are shrinking revenues and investment rates do not predict high revenue growth
2 Wrongs Don’t Fix JC Penney
Ron Johnson failed to turn around JC Penney. But rehiring the previous CEO may doom the retailer.
United – this is NOT “any way to run an airline”
United Airline’s experience shows the pitfalls of operational excellence as a strategy – and why businesses need more than cost cutting and operations to succeed.
How Samsung Changed the Game on Apple
Apple is the market leader in smartphones and tablets, but Samsung has done a brilliant job of changing the game to benefit itself by focusing on advertising and distribution rather than product features and functions.
Why Small Business Leaders are Missing the Digital/Mobile Revolution
Despite the benefits of new digital and mobile marketing tools, most small businesses are not taking advantage – and are losing growth opportunities to larger companies.
Why Yahoo Investors Should Worry about Marissa Mayer
By fighting trends, like telecommuting, Ms. Mayer’s focus on tactics further damages Yahoo – which desperately needs a CEO with vision to create a new strategy
Innovation REALLY Matters – Lessons Learned from Detroit
Markets shift. When industries and governments don’t recognize the shifts, and change their investments, they risk failure
Dell – Take the Money and Run! Innovation trumps execution.
Execution, or operational excellence, is not a strategy. It is a tactic. And innovation can kill its value. That’s why Dell is dead meat.
Why Twitter Won the SuperBowl While Traditional Ad Execs Don’t Get It
Failure of traditional advertising (and agencies.) Super Bowl ads that “reviewers” like have low ROI; disliked ads higher ROI – and Twitter marketing had the highest ROI of all!!
And the Winner Is – Netflix!!
Netflix has emerged as the #1 Tech turnaround of 2012. Strategy matters! Don’t fear cannibalization as markets shift
Sell Microsoft NOW – Game over, Ballmer loses
A very weak holiday season clearly indicates the demise of Microsoft. Spinoffs, division closures and large layoffs are soon to come.
Why Jeff Bezos is our greatest living CEO
There’s a simple reason Jeff Bezos topped Harvard’s list of best performing CEOs. Anyone can study and follow trends like him to create better results.
Who Wants a Big Mac for Christmas? Bah! Humbug! McDonald’s Scrooge!
McDonald’s keeps trying to do more of the same – but its fortunes are shrinking as it fails to adapt. Without innovation, every business stagnates.
The Day TV Died – Winners and Losers (Comcast, Disney, CBS)
Television will follow the direction of newspapers. It’s not a matter of if, but when. Do you know who will win and who will lose? Are you prepared?
Irrelevancy leads to failure – Worry for Yahoo, Microsoft, HP, Sears, etc.
It is really, really easy to lose relevancy in today’s fast changing markets. And that leaves you one step from failure – just look at these case examples – RIM, Hostess, Kodak, Radio Shack, Garmin, Microsoft, HP, Dell
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