Ace of Base or "I'm not getting any younger"

Photo with Jenny from Ace of Base
Originally uploaded by brandlyyours

This Saturday I was delighted to see Ace of Base live in Bucharest. They are one of my earliest favourite bands and being able to see them performing live is a dream come true.
However, I got more than listening to their hits: I was able to get an autograph and a picture with Jenny.

PS: You know that you're getting old when your favourite stars start having children :)

See You in Cluj

For those of you interested in discussing the ten steps needed for a successful start-up, on 12-Nov-08 I'll be in Cluj at ZileleBiz.
Looking forward to seeing you.  

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Science Fiction Elections

Now this year's election brought another "first time in history".
The first live hologram on TV.



PS: Congrats too President Obama!

Flash News for Brands

The news: 2009 will show you just how successful your brand is.

Strong brands have lower price elasticity levels. This means that the stronger the brand is, the less share it loses when the company increases prices.

This theory has been around for quite a while: The Business of Brands

However, now it's a good time to see just how true the theory is.
Strong brands should lose less market share in the coming year. However, cross price elasticity within category and within substitutable goods will be tested as well.

Update from the New York Times

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The price cutting could begin before Black Friday, the day after
Thanksgiving when stores offer one-day bargains. According to
DisplaySearch, a market research firm, prices could go as low as $400
for a 32-inch LCD, and $600 for a 42-inch plasma set — about $200 off
current prices.

While Stan Glasgow, president of Sony
Electronics, said his company will not match those prices, he said,
“those numbers do not shock me.”

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