David H. Deans's Comments RSS Syndication from SeekingAlpha.com http://seekingalpha.comuser/243900/comments http://seekingalpha.com/article/147088-who-defines-journalistic-narcissism?source=feed#comment-575368 575368 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 09:16:24 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/131308-mckinsey-s-cloud-computing-report-is-not-so-clear?source=feed#comment-466565 466565
Frankly, even though I'm sure that McKinsey & Company has suffered a loss of consulting work due to the economy, I'm puzzled why they would risk damaging their brand a associated reputation. Very short-sighted.]]> Fri, 17 Apr 2009 11:06:03 -0400
Frankly, even though I'm sure that McKinsey & Company has suffered a loss of consulting work due to the economy, I'm puzzled why they would risk damaging their brand a associated reputation. Very short-sighted.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/123258-a-sad-day-for-newspapers?source=feed#comment-407737 407737
I celebrate the notion that independent thought is alive and well in America, and everywhere else where people have access to the open Internet. You can choose what you read, you choose what you want to ponder or believe.

It's a wonderful day, not a sad day. Open your eyes, and your mind, to the upside possibilities of meaningful free speech in action, all sides of the issue finally being included in the debate, and the knowledge that there is hope -- as long as we can agree to disagree, with mutual respect and tolerance for all.]]> Sun, 01 Mar 2009 09:49:55 -0500
I celebrate the notion that independent thought is alive and well in America, and everywhere else where people have access to the open Internet. You can choose what you read, you choose what you want to ponder or believe.

It's a wonderful day, not a sad day. Open your eyes, and your mind, to the upside possibilities of meaningful free speech in action, all sides of the issue finally being included in the debate, and the knowledge that there is hope -- as long as we can agree to disagree, with mutual respect and tolerance for all.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/118438-nyt-broadband-story-self-fulfilling-prophecies-make-bad-journalism?source=feed#comment-376946 376946 Thu, 05 Feb 2009 11:01:04 -0500 http://seekingalpha.com/article/114522-10-reasons-why-genachowski-s-a-great-choice-to-head-fcc?source=feed#comment-354479 354479 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 11:34:13 -0500 http://seekingalpha.com/article/114149-post-ces-hoopla-home-connectivity-remains-disjointed?source=feed#comment-352544 352544
To the contrary, it would appear that more open and collaborative industry standards for device interfaces are what's needed in the consumer electronics arena -- to avoid the situation where consumers are beholden to any one CE manufacturer. People that buy these devices clearly don't want any single industry player dominating the digital consumer domain.]]> Sun, 11 Jan 2009 14:26:37 -0500
To the contrary, it would appear that more open and collaborative industry standards for device interfaces are what's needed in the consumer electronics arena -- to avoid the situation where consumers are beholden to any one CE manufacturer. People that buy these devices clearly don't want any single industry player dominating the digital consumer domain.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/112991-broadband-why-government-investment-is-justified-now?source=feed#comment-345695 345695
I have to agree with Tricky's comments, who said "I would suggest that the supporters of this idea come up with more compelling examples of huge impact results from such an initiative -- such potential results were fairly obvious for the interstate highway system."

There's very apparent reasons why the "bigger bandwidth" mantra has not gained traction. That said, who is the leading spokesperson for this cause, and have they finally organized the various public and private stakeholders into a coalition?

My point: what has actually changed since I wrote the following related column back in 2001? BTW, while I agree with Vint about it being a delicate balancing act, I'd also add that sceptics expect more than finesse -- they want substantive arguments which address issues that non-techies appreciate.
www.internetnews.com/b...
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I have to agree with Tricky's comments, who said "I would suggest that the supporters of this idea come up with more compelling examples of huge impact results from such an initiative -- such potential results were fairly obvious for the interstate highway system."

There's very apparent reasons why the "bigger bandwidth" mantra has not gained traction. That said, who is the leading spokesperson for this cause, and have they finally organized the various public and private stakeholders into a coalition?

My point: what has actually changed since I wrote the following related column back in 2001? BTW, while I agree with Vint about it being a delicate balancing act, I'd also add that sceptics expect more than finesse -- they want substantive arguments which address issues that non-techies appreciate.
www.internetnews.com/b...
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Moreover, young communications majors that recently graduated from most universities have been taught by professors who are from the bygone leap-of-faith era of Madison Avenue. What they are taught about 21st Century digital marketing practices is often biased by that legacy thinking (real measurement is a fad, focus on your creativity, don't worry about business impact, etc).

When those new graduates enter the job market they're often greeted by legacy schooled advertising and PR agency executives that are typically clueless about how to engage consumers -- and shift from the old-style monologue to an more interactive dialog.

The notion of a hybrid analog/digital model will likely make sense to those who can't move beyond their own denial. They will keep using their tried and unproven approach to marketing products and services, regardless of the facts.

Some people are terrified of change to their status quo -- many in the advertising industry are fearful of the change that you describe. The end of an era is always painful for those who refuse to let go of the past, and start over.]]> Mon, 29 Dec 2008 09:51:06 -0500
Moreover, young communications majors that recently graduated from most universities have been taught by professors who are from the bygone leap-of-faith era of Madison Avenue. What they are taught about 21st Century digital marketing practices is often biased by that legacy thinking (real measurement is a fad, focus on your creativity, don't worry about business impact, etc).

When those new graduates enter the job market they're often greeted by legacy schooled advertising and PR agency executives that are typically clueless about how to engage consumers -- and shift from the old-style monologue to an more interactive dialog.

The notion of a hybrid analog/digital model will likely make sense to those who can't move beyond their own denial. They will keep using their tried and unproven approach to marketing products and services, regardless of the facts.

Some people are terrified of change to their status quo -- many in the advertising industry are fearful of the change that you describe. The end of an era is always painful for those who refuse to let go of the past, and start over.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/112316-10-ideas-for-newspaper-survival?source=feed#comment-339187 339187 seekingalpha.com/artic...]]> Sat, 27 Dec 2008 08:45:27 -0500 seekingalpha.com/artic...]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/112251-10-suggestions-for-media-survival?source=feed#comment-338639 338639
Jeff, all these other suggestions merit serious consideration, but there's one very significant item that's not on your or Mr. Roussel's list -- legacy big media companies must be prepared to address their dysfunctional corporate culture.

In the airline industry, PanAm and TWA proved the point that a long legacy of successful operations can actually be a detriment when it comes time to embrace sweeping changes in the industry.

Which of the major traditional newspapers have candidly tackled their legacy corporate culture, exposed the issues that will bankrupt the business, and then demand that all stakeholders either embrace the new plan or leave?

My point: it's likely that subversion from within is killing the print media industry -- not a lack of innovative ideas, minimal external partnering or superior competitor strategy.]]> Fri, 26 Dec 2008 10:03:31 -0500
Jeff, all these other suggestions merit serious consideration, but there's one very significant item that's not on your or Mr. Roussel's list -- legacy big media companies must be prepared to address their dysfunctional corporate culture.

In the airline industry, PanAm and TWA proved the point that a long legacy of successful operations can actually be a detriment when it comes time to embrace sweeping changes in the industry.

Which of the major traditional newspapers have candidly tackled their legacy corporate culture, exposed the issues that will bankrupt the business, and then demand that all stakeholders either embrace the new plan or leave?

My point: it's likely that subversion from within is killing the print media industry -- not a lack of innovative ideas, minimal external partnering or superior competitor strategy.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/111159-networking-cos-to-benefit-from-obama-s-plan?source=feed#comment-332092 332092
Broadband Policy Lessons Learned: The U.S. Highway System
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Broadband Policy Lessons Learned: The U.S. Highway System
www.internetnews.com/b...]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/110773-the-death-of-profitable-journalism?source=feed#comment-331563 331563 Tue, 16 Dec 2008 22:16:48 -0500 http://seekingalpha.com/article/110508-youtube-google-s-recession-proof-cottage-industry?source=feed#comment-328925 328925
Armed with creative talent, an idea for a niche market segment, and the knowledge of how to engage their target audience -- Prosumers benefit from the continued fragmentation of the mass-media marketplace.]]> Sun, 14 Dec 2008 09:32:32 -0500
Armed with creative talent, an idea for a niche market segment, and the knowledge of how to engage their target audience -- Prosumers benefit from the continued fragmentation of the mass-media marketplace.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/110165-cloud-computing-will-transform-business?source=feed#comment-327767 327767 business-technology-ro.../

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Also, your point about "videos of sleeping cats and skateboarding bulldogs" simply isn't the real focal point for the current fragmentation of the online video marketplace. Prosumer and lower-cost professional production models will further fragment the traditional market, and the results will be sweeping. IMHO, the rapidly evolving long-form prosumer video segment is the one to watch.]]> Sun, 07 Dec 2008 12:20:44 -0500
Also, your point about "videos of sleeping cats and skateboarding bulldogs" simply isn't the real focal point for the current fragmentation of the online video marketplace. Prosumer and lower-cost professional production models will further fragment the traditional market, and the results will be sweeping. IMHO, the rapidly evolving long-form prosumer video segment is the one to watch.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/108823-windows-live-rolls-out-its-new-social-network-hub?source=feed#comment-323013 323013
I like the SkyDrive integration, and am wondering if the "Live Mesh" beta will also become part of this solution set.]]> Sun, 07 Dec 2008 11:58:10 -0500
I like the SkyDrive integration, and am wondering if the "Live Mesh" beta will also become part of this solution set.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/108436-online-content-trading-analog-dollars-for-digital-pennies?source=feed#comment-317453 317453 Sun, 30 Nov 2008 09:48:38 -0500 http://seekingalpha.com/article/108281-nortel-is-a-billion-dollar-company?source=feed#comment-316584 316584 Fri, 28 Nov 2008 08:44:30 -0500 http://seekingalpha.com/article/89980-cisco-currently-looks-cheap?source=feed#comment-231197 231197 Fri, 15 Aug 2008 11:26:55 -0400