Some blogs that I read regularly include:
http://www.mediavorous.com/ - By my friend Brad Berens. Very insightful commentary on digital media space
http://www.shanghaiist.com - a must read for those living or visiting Shanghai
http://calgoldenbearfootball.blogspot.com - for the Cal football fan
http://blog.pmarca.com - a well-written blog on a variety of topics. I recently found new music on this blog. Rodrigo y Gabriella rock!
Until I learn how to link them properly using the features of blogspot, this will have to do.
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
More Coverage on Weinstein Asian Fund
More information on the Weinstein Company Asian Film Fund previously mentioned here. More details surfaced on specific business operations and projects. What quality of films can we expect to see out of this new endeavor?
Tuesday, August 7, 2007
How will Yi compare to Yao?
This story is taken from the NY Times a few months ago, before the 2007 NBA draft. However, the most relavant point is how much of an impact will Yi JianLian make in the NBA? How will his game match come play time? Will he be able to transition well from the CBA to the NBA? There are billions of dollars at stake in China for the NBA and Yi is just as integral part of the puzzle as is Yao. I haven’t seen Yi play much but seems like people are pretty split about his ability. Some say he’s simply amazing, other have serious doubts.
No matter how he plays, the China market is a growing one for all professional sports from the world. Football is coming in, NFL is coming in, NBA is here, NHL wants in, etc. Just a market that cannot be ignored. And make no double, the Chinese know about this.
No matter how he plays, the China market is a growing one for all professional sports from the world. Football is coming in, NFL is coming in, NBA is here, NHL wants in, etc. Just a market that cannot be ignored. And make no double, the Chinese know about this.
Monday, August 6, 2007
The Return of Bob Nardelli
The return of Bob Nardelli
Bob Nardelli is back in the CEO slot. Chrysler elected Nardelli as Chairman and CEO recently. It was only back in January that Nardelli resigned at CEO of Home Depot after a scandal over his pay package and sagging Home Depot performace.
Nardelli certainly is not back for the money. But this will be a great opportunity for him to restore and prove his reputation. Nardelli comes from a highly respected background as he was previously a top executive at GE. He was even a finalist for the CEO spot at GE when Jack Welch was looking for a successor.
I believe Nardelli has the ability and proper motivation to make impact at Chrysler. I’ll be watching closely to see how this works out.
Link to AP article.
Bob Nardelli is back in the CEO slot. Chrysler elected Nardelli as Chairman and CEO recently. It was only back in January that Nardelli resigned at CEO of Home Depot after a scandal over his pay package and sagging Home Depot performace.
Nardelli certainly is not back for the money. But this will be a great opportunity for him to restore and prove his reputation. Nardelli comes from a highly respected background as he was previously a top executive at GE. He was even a finalist for the CEO spot at GE when Jack Welch was looking for a successor.
I believe Nardelli has the ability and proper motivation to make impact at Chrysler. I’ll be watching closely to see how this works out.
Link to AP article.
Wednesday, August 1, 2007
Rare: Authentic Chinese Food in the US
Even as a child I wondered why the food in Taiwan was so much better than the food in the US. Not only is the food cheap but also more flavorful; at least to my amateur palette. But I always enjoyed Mom’s homemade cooking. I thought it was just a difference between home cooking and restaurant food.
However, after moving to China, I discovered a vast hidden gem. After 3.5 years in China, I can no longer stomach Chinese restaurants in the US. Even in LA or NY there are only a handful of Chinese restaurants that cut it. And those are easily blown away by the best eateries in China. I even had better China food in Australia. I wondered why this was the case. With the population of Chinese and Chinese-food connoisseurs in the US, it didn’t add up. Those of you who have been to China, Taiwan, or HK will know what I mean.
Well, this NY Times article makes a lot of sense. Seems like twenty years ago it was a case of spices and ingredients hard to come by. Now with global trade, it’s a problem of work visas for chefs. Looks like with the current immigration policies, we won’t be seeing great Chinese food in the US anytime soon.
However, after moving to China, I discovered a vast hidden gem. After 3.5 years in China, I can no longer stomach Chinese restaurants in the US. Even in LA or NY there are only a handful of Chinese restaurants that cut it. And those are easily blown away by the best eateries in China. I even had better China food in Australia. I wondered why this was the case. With the population of Chinese and Chinese-food connoisseurs in the US, it didn’t add up. Those of you who have been to China, Taiwan, or HK will know what I mean.
Well, this NY Times article makes a lot of sense. Seems like twenty years ago it was a case of spices and ingredients hard to come by. Now with global trade, it’s a problem of work visas for chefs. Looks like with the current immigration policies, we won’t be seeing great Chinese food in the US anytime soon.
Children of the Web
This is where web 2.0, globalization, and youth culture collide. Businessweek’s recent article on marketing to the global youth culture highlights the importance and advantages of using the web to bring products to younger consumers. Case studies include Axe deodorant spray. I must be older than the target demographic. I thought Axe was a pretty cheesy product judging from their product package and their scent names. But now reading their commanding and growing global market share, they are clearly doing something right.
The most interesting thing I find about this article is that the web is finally starting to show promises of the early hype of global connectivity. We are starting to see it happen. A new product or movement is introduced and within minutes it can be spread globally. We no longer need to rely on TV. Teenagers all over the world can share the same clips via Youtube and share party pictures via Facebook. The world is so much smaller. We can make friends and stay in touch with people all over the world. Cultures are shared and experienced much more easily across geographic boundaries. These are exciting times. Marketers are embracing this knowledge and coming up with some lucrative results. Teenagers are leading this charge but the connections will spread to all age brackets; just a matter of time.
Of all the companies profiled in this article, I find the FRIDAY CLUB the most interesting and personally relevant.
“The target customer for major brands is someone like Malini Agarwal, a 30-year-old radio deejay in Mumbai. After growing up all over as the daughter of an Indian diplomat, Agarwal settled down in the city and two years ago launched Friday Club, which organizes social gatherings and now has branches in four Indian cities plus Hong Kong, London, New York, and Toronto. The club's multinational members make plans, keep in touch, and share photos via social networking sites. "It's a global family," Agarwal says.”
I’ve thought about starting something like this for the Chinese set recently. I need to get off my butt and just do it. Less thinking, more action. It’s something that would work incredibly well in China and for Chinese all over the world.
The most interesting thing I find about this article is that the web is finally starting to show promises of the early hype of global connectivity. We are starting to see it happen. A new product or movement is introduced and within minutes it can be spread globally. We no longer need to rely on TV. Teenagers all over the world can share the same clips via Youtube and share party pictures via Facebook. The world is so much smaller. We can make friends and stay in touch with people all over the world. Cultures are shared and experienced much more easily across geographic boundaries. These are exciting times. Marketers are embracing this knowledge and coming up with some lucrative results. Teenagers are leading this charge but the connections will spread to all age brackets; just a matter of time.
Of all the companies profiled in this article, I find the FRIDAY CLUB the most interesting and personally relevant.
“The target customer for major brands is someone like Malini Agarwal, a 30-year-old radio deejay in Mumbai. After growing up all over as the daughter of an Indian diplomat, Agarwal settled down in the city and two years ago launched Friday Club, which organizes social gatherings and now has branches in four Indian cities plus Hong Kong, London, New York, and Toronto. The club's multinational members make plans, keep in touch, and share photos via social networking sites. "It's a global family," Agarwal says.”
I’ve thought about starting something like this for the Chinese set recently. I need to get off my butt and just do it. Less thinking, more action. It’s something that would work incredibly well in China and for Chinese all over the world.
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