You just don’t get it, do you? The tech world also has cliches. And if you have been around long enough they stand out. Apple as an opponent is a big one. When Microsoft ruled the world, they made it look as if a company with less than 7% market share was the opponent. That… Continue reading Huawei ban is a joke and so is the cheap Pixel
The incredible power of not seeing what you don’t like anymore
Sometimes as I tidy the house or while looking for something else, I find something the kids have made. These days it is mainly my ever creative daughter. It is often touching. So I might stand there with a little “i love u dad” note in my hand crying. It isn’t the joy of parenthood… Continue reading The incredible power of not seeing what you don’t like anymore
Public Letter to Mr Joan Cheese of the Montipaithonz
That is not a spelling mistake in the title. That is very likely how the Greek Prime Minister might refer to you. Much like when you were eight years old at Peter’s Preparatory School, Weston-super-Mare, at your first public appearance you will wonder how he might have known that your family surname had once been… Continue reading Public Letter to Mr Joan Cheese of the Montipaithonz
Google and the Golden State Warriors: similar approach
As I watched the champions get annihilated by the Raptors this morning over breakfast I had yesterday’s Senate hearings in mind. Steph Curry only got 3 out of 12 but didn’t look worried. Much like Sundar Pichai yesterday. Here’s what happened NBA-side in summary: The Warriors gathered not one, not two but five All Stars. … Continue reading Google and the Golden State Warriors: similar approach
Apple is not about tech so stop judging it as if it was
“So, seriously Alex, do you think Apple has a problem?” Financial analysts call me up some times for “insights”. It is usually when their job is on the line and/or they have to handle a really really big investor. The guy was worried and wanted me to give him something new to say in the… Continue reading Apple is not about tech so stop judging it as if it was
Advanced marketing:A tobacco company sponsoring a smoke free future
It appeared in my Facebook timeline and took me by surprise. A Greek island is aiming to be smoke free. Nice initiative. Nice touchy feely video and all. Oh, wait a minute. It is sponsored by Philip Morris. How does that work? I mean seriously. How do we allow that to work? The first set… Continue reading Advanced marketing:A tobacco company sponsoring a smoke free future
Apple is gay. But not as gay as the world needs it to be.
When Tim Cook came out to the media as gay I was not surprised. We all knew that Apple products were disproportionately favored by gays. The statistics occasionally cropped up and then disappeared in a very…Apple sort of way. A very “gay” sort of way in fact if you wanted to use a crude and… Continue reading Apple is gay. But not as gay as the world needs it to be.
Television is dead. And nobody goes to trade shows. So why is everyone at IBC again?
It was almost two decades ago. After a dozen times at the International Broadcasting Convention I felt ready to summarize the trends and predict the future. “TV and the internet are linked forever now” I pronounced as if I had discovered a new continent. Checking out the trailer for my then TV show summary, other… Continue reading Television is dead. And nobody goes to trade shows. So why is everyone at IBC again?
Don’t buy a house on the beach in Greece after the 20th of August
If you think Greece has made progress in the past three years, you really should tell me how you get informed. I need that sort of optimism and selective perception. I live in Greece and I breathe with Greek businesses of all sizes, shapes and forms. Things are much much worse than they were when… Continue reading Don’t buy a house on the beach in Greece after the 20th of August
We need more opinion, not political correctness: tomatoes rule!
I write. I write a lot. I write without second thought and press “publish” before I even review my text most of the time. And so should you. Here’s why. Opinion pieces are not like other journalism or business communication. In your mind, that is something dangerous or risky. Because you are focused on objectively… Continue reading We need more opinion, not political correctness: tomatoes rule!