The Zander Report

A wave of digital companies across the US are moving to the Big Apple drawn by an irresistible combination of startup incubators, homegrown venture capitalists and tremendous opportunities in media, entertainment, advertising, fashion and finance.  (Crain's 5/14/12)
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No where more than Digital Media is the need for speed and nimbleness critical for success.  Embracing true agility will help you learn, adapt and improve faster than your competition.   (Digiday 5/7/12)
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Watch how Google uses video cameras, radio sensors and a laser range finder to "autonomously" drive cars through twists and turns without the need for a driver.  Nevada became the first U.S. state to approve this self-driving technology... which has now accumulated over 200,000 miles.  (CNN 5/8/12)
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Another reason to fly Virgin Atlantic's new luxurious Upper Class Cabin! Order your favorite cocktail and check out those ice cubes your drink is poured over!  (ShortList 5/12)
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The speed of technology is disrupting all known business & social models and with Web 1.0 and 2.0 becoming obsolescent with the advent of mobile, the big question is can these "traditional" web-based companies compete with the new upstarts, ie: Instagram?   (Forbes 4/30/12)
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East Coast/West Coast competition continued this 1st quarter resulting in a tie of 47 Internet/Mobile-based venture capital deals each.  But the big money still went to San Francisco companies receiving nearly triple the $153M that NY did.  Don't lose sight of Massachusettes tailing just behind.   (4/20/12 Crain's )
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Developers used to be 2nd class in media companies.  That's finally changing as the value of a dynamo development team is essential to compete in today's marketplace.  Back in the day... agencies were built around the creative and account team.  Not the case now, as the technology staff has grown in importance, appreciation, salary and prestige.  The upstarts and progressive media companies get it... but it's still a slow process at some of the larger, traditional players.  (Digiday 3/22/12)
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Interesting head-to-head social media analysis on which brand wins the caffeine "social" war based on social engagement and authenticity.   (Digiday 3/12/12)
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Learn how Target does behavioral research and gains insights into consumers' habits in order to increase sales.  "Big Data" is here, but it's meaningless without someone to analyze and make sense of it.  There's an arms race now to hire statisticians, and mathematicians are suddenly sexy!  (NYTimes 2/16/12)

Google expects to sell it's Android-based "smart glasses" by year-end.  The glasses priced $250-$600 will contain motion and GPS sensors and a small screen sitting a few inches from the user's eye - acting as a heads-up display to overlay information, ie: augmented reality.  (CNN 2/22/12)