In spite of the technical differences between industries, they all share the same fear: becoming obsolete as new technology cannibalizes old. When examining this shift, it is critical to keep in mind the ecosystem comprised of organizational structures, consumer behavior, next generation electronic devices, the many permutations of content, the incumbents and the new kids. There is no simple dichotomy. It is more complex than the novel eclipsing the outdated, as each of these elements coexist, contradict, complement, and confuse one another. Continue reading »

Because technology is evolving more rapidly than ever before, business models, social patterns, and economic trends are insignificant. By the time this paper concludes, a new start-up may have risen from Silicon Valley or Shanghai, throwing speculations and hypotheses into a tailspin. The history that we’ve created is easily undone by two keyboard strokes. Continue reading »

The digital information economy is about the transition from analogue to digital where mass-produced becomes niche-consumed. Content is no longer transmitted linearly, but disseminated via collaborative, networked communities. This study examines the profound shift in the publishing paradigm, as different actors respond to innovative devices and interactive content. Continue reading »

Of the 1,427 unique links shared on the #MRX community in the past two week, here are the Top 10 stories that were most retweeted: Continue reading »

Continuing my series of interviews with CEOs of companies that are shaping the future of market research, today I bring you my chat with Kristin Luck, President of Decipher. Continue reading »