Monthly Archives: February 2009
RIP Rocky Mountain News
I’ve never held, in my hands, a copy of the Rocky Mountain News. I’m a tree-hugger and happy to watch the disappearance of more printed materials. BUT…I love media, and more importantly, I love people. Today we mourn the loss … Continue reading
News in 2015
Will newspapers still exist in 2015? Here are my predictions: Printed newspapers will be virtually gone. About 35% of newspapers will still be available, but primarily as content providers, rather than print distributors. The majority of news will be consumed … Continue reading
Best Human-Powered Uses of Twitter
Twitter is a great tool, still lacking business model. What I hate about Twitter is that a huge percentage of tweets are about Twitter. What I love about Twitter is that it’s an open canvas; a new medium for creativity … Continue reading
Google's New Math
Do you see a problem here? How does Google get away with this? I’m pretty sure that if I made this mistake at work I would catch all bloody heck. But then again, I’m not Google. [polldaddy poll=1362581]
Why I'm Late to the Blog Party
I’ve been in the web publishing industry for a dozen years, and yet, I hadn’t started blogging until…well…a couple weeks ago. Sure, I thought about it. I even dabbled with LiveJournal as a personal open journal, but stopped abruptly when … Continue reading
Why Good Ideas Fail
I certainly have my own theories on why good software ideas fail when rolled out to the real world. As a product manager, I believe I know why good ideas fail. Here are some questions to answer if you think … Continue reading
On Twitter, Everyone Knows You're a Dog
I’m feeling inspired, after ready Marty Cagan’s “Inspired: How to Create Products Customers Love.“ Marty describes some clear best practices for success when creating a new product, or updating an existing product. He references segmentation, and points out the importance … Continue reading