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LEE GREENHOUSE
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Tag Archives: Google

Unlocking New Answers from Content
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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Lessons from the Demise of Google Health
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
What Businesses Can Learn from LinkedIn
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
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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