Monday August 01, 2005

BusinessWeek loves creativity.

Not because it's fun. Because it's profitable, says the mag, which has a special report this week showcasing the value of creativity, design and business when properly mixed. Happy reading. ( Aug 01 2005, 07:02:09 AM PDT ) Permalink Comments [0]

Wireless Wallets Coming Closer to Reality

So we've been hearing about this "wave your wallet" stuff forever, with very little movement -- why the sudden momentum? One word: ringtones.

The story at eWeek: The popularity of music ringtones is one sign consumers are ready to use phones for buying more than calls. Music labels now see wireless as a key market after U.S. consumers spent $223 million on ringtones in 2004 according to Yankee Group.

( Aug 01 2005, 06:45:05 AM PDT ) Permalink Comments [0]

BHAGS: More uses for Google Earth?

Franz Dill at the Institute for the Future is asking for brainstorming help. The subject: Google Earth.

I'd love to join the fray, but it's a Windows-only app. Side note: why does such a forward-thinking company promote such Olde Tyme thinking? Talk about a blemish on your brand...

( Aug 01 2005, 05:53:24 AM PDT ) Permalink Comments [0]