Tag Archives: Google

Unlocking New Answers from Content

February 28, 2013

The annual NFAIS conference is a relatively unknown gem of an event for those of us interested in the future of the information business in the business, professional, and academic markets.  (Full disclosure: I was on the planning committee for … Continue reading →


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Why Amazon’s Rivals Are Making Inroads

August 22, 2011

The book publishing world has been undergoing a big shift. In the beginning, there was Amazon with its world’s largest bookstore. Then came the Kindle, which catapulted Amazon into dominance over e-books. This month, Amazon signed up its first star … Continue reading →


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Lessons from the Demise of Google Health

June 29, 2011

In a rare admission of defeat, Google announced it is shutting down Google Health due to poor adoption by consumers and physicians. The big lesson here is one that applies to many information businesses: You’ve got to understand in excruciating … Continue reading →


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What Businesses Can Learn from LinkedIn

May 25, 2011

This post is not about LinkedIn, the IPO. It is about LinkedIn, the company, which is a textbook example of what makes a great information company. It has a combination of characteristics that are rarely found together in a single … Continue reading →


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Apple vs. Publishers: It’s All About Control

February 17, 2011

Steve Jobs has spoken and publishers are pissed off. Apple’s announced deal for publishers who sell subscriptions through its App Store has given publishers a rotten taste in their mouths. Typical of today’s content wars, the issue isn’t just about … Continue reading →


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