Posted in Uncategorized on Nov 24th, 2011 No Comments »
I found a very interesting topic discussed in Claudia’s Blog.It’s amazing to see how Angry Bird went from a simple game on our phones to a global brand and recognition. The company Rovio has been very smart on expanding the Angry Birds to markets of clothes, toys and gadgets. However, it is true that no matter […]
Posted in Uncategorized on Nov 21st, 2011 No Comments »
If I were to asked the question about whom I’d like to work for , some of my first responses would be ‘ Google, Zappo and Facebook.’ What made these companies attractive employers is my impression of them as having a work place atmosphere that not only enjoyable but also very exciting. Google has been […]
Posted in Uncategorized on Nov 17th, 2011 1 Comment »
After reading a blog post from the Vancity Buzz on the the closure of HMV Robson& Burrard, it has made me connect the topic back to the Blockbuster’s bankruptcy. Just like Netflix taking over Blockbuster, online sources such as iTunes and Youtube are driving HMV out of business.( at least out of the heart of Downtown Vancouver). […]
Posted in Uncategorized on Nov 10th, 2011 No Comments »
Groupon is a website that sells coupons, it partners up with local businesses and offers deals ranging from 50 %- 90 % off over 500 markets. In my opinion, Groupon qualifies as an entrepreneurial company with its innovative business idea and different ways of operating. Groupon operates on a model where it will only offer its […]
Posted in Uncategorized on Nov 1st, 2011 No Comments »
This Coca Cola Commercial that was brought to my attention by my TA really had me giving my applause to the Coca Cola Company. The commercial starts with polar bears in the arctic struggling for survival due to the drastic global warming. Coca cola then talks about the company’s involvement with the World Wild Fund and donation […]
Posted in Uncategorized on Oct 9th, 2011 No Comments »
I’ve heard the buzz surrounding the Wall Street protest but have never looked into it until I came across this campaign today. Occupying Wall Street is a series of non-violent of protests proposed by the Canadian Activist group- Adbusters. The event started on September 17th,2011 and is ongoing with millions of participants occupying […]
Posted in Uncategorized on Oct 6th, 2011 No Comments »
The most repeated status on Facebook today was’ r.i.p Steve Jobs’ Although I know very little about Steve Jobs nor have I ever watched his key notes presentations, the loss of Steve Jobs feels like as if I have lost a friend. I can confidently say that Steve Jobs has made significant changes to my […]
Posted in Uncategorized on Oct 1st, 2011 No Comments »
With the launch of Google Plus, Google Inc. was up for a battle to dethrone the king of the social media industry-Facebook. However, so far not so good. As discussed in class, being second place in the industry, companies must take on a different approach that position themselves apart from its competitors. Aside from calling ‘friends’ as […]
Posted in Uncategorized on Sep 25th, 2011 No Comments »
You have probably noticed changes happening to your facebook profile already. The annoying live feed that make it easier for people to stalk each other and the unnecessary ‘actual size’ of photos that take way too much space on your screen. However, facebook is not done yet. The CEO of facebook, Mark Zuckerberg has announced […]
Posted in Uncategorized on Sep 14th, 2011 No Comments »
Born and raised in Vancouver, Lululemon clothing line has always been applauded for its enviornmental-friendliness, ethics and of course, its skin tight yoga pants that makes every butt look great. In 2007, with the launch of VitaSea shirts, questions were also raised whether just how much is Lululemon living up to what they claim […]