Ask someone who Steve Jobs is and they’ll say the founder of Apple, the guy who gave us the iPod, iPhone and iPad, among so many other things. Some, like myself, will go as far as saying the guy who taught us the importance of a strong, consistent brand. Tomorrow with the opening of JOBS, […]
Continue ReadingProduct Naming: Invisibelt
September 22, 2011
Love this product. Love the name just about as much. While it’s reminiscent of my school-girl dreams of becoming Wonder Woman one day (yes, it was a gold belt but an invisible plane), this product meets the needs of women on so many levels. No longer having to choose a traditionally bulky accessory, gals can […]
Continue ReadingWhen does a Newly-Merged Portfolio become a “Dysfunctional Family?”
September 19, 2011
There is always excitement and discomfort with change. Your portfolio of products or services may change gradually through organic growth or expand suddenly due to a merger or acquisition. There is a prayer you can manage portfolio change with care in the former case, but sudden growth always raises key challenges. When Portfolios Merge There […]
Continue ReadingSibling rivalry: iPods vs. iPhones
August 03, 2011
My mother is obsessed with her iPhone. While she taps away on her touchscreen all day, she asks me why I don’t trade in my “clearly less superior” iPod nano (5th generation) for Apple’s newer flagship device. My typical response is that my iPod is my music device and nothing more, and that’s the way […]
Continue ReadingMore than Just Java: Starbucks Follow-Up
July 20, 2011
From new sizes to a new logo, the Starbucks brand has seen many changes in the last year. Following the introduction of wine and beer to its menu options, Starbucks has also extended its food offerings. Starbucks is introducing a line of “ bistro boxes,” in snack and entree sizes, priced from $4.95 to $6.95 […]
Continue ReadingPolaroid gone Gaga!
June 15, 2011
Looks like Polaroid has been re-branded by none other than Lady Gaga. The pop-culture icon has a new vision for Polaroid—literally. Since January 2010, the Fame Monster has taken on the role as creative director for Polaroid, designing and branding their latest round of camera products. There is still Polaroid brand equity for Gaga to […]
Continue ReadingFDA Approval: Edarbi
February 28, 2011
FDA approves Edarbi to treat high blood pressure (source: FDA Press Announcement) On Friday, February 25, 2011, The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Edarbi tablets (azilsartan medoxomil) to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) in adults. Data from clinical studies showed Edarbi to be more effective in lowering 24-hour blood pressure compared with two other […]
Continue ReadingEMA Approval: Jonexa
January 31, 2011
Jonexa (hylastan) is a bacterially fermented product derived from hyaluronan that is indicated for the treatment of pain associated with OA of the knee and administered in one or two injections. Genzyme expects to launch Jonexa in select European Union markets and Hong Kong in 2010 because they believe opportunity exists in those markets for […]
Continue ReadingFDA Approval: Viibryd
January 24, 2011
Clinical Data, Inc. (NASDAQ: CLDA), today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved vilazodone HCl tablets, to be marketed under the brand name Viibryd™, for the treatment of adults with major depressive disorder (MDD). Viibryd is a new molecular entity and the first and only selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor and 5HT1A […]
Continue ReadingStarbucks Goes Bigger
January 18, 2011
On the heels of the new logo debut last week, Starbucks announced a new drink size for its iced beverages on Sunday. “Trenta” will be a 31oz size specifically for iced coffee, iced tea and iced tea lemonade drinks in the United States (read: Venti is still the largest you coffee addicts can get for […]
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