New Release: Michael E. Porter ‘On Competition’
A potential must-read for business professionals and entrepreneurs, On Competition gives us an insight on how competition works and ways to analyze it.
About the book: Presented as a collective whole, here are a dozen articles that address the important issues of modern competition, from its relationship with environmental regulation to the counterintuitive role of geography in the global economy.
For the past two decades, Michael Porter’s work has towered over the field of competitive strategy. On Competition, Updated Edition brings together more than a dozen of Porter’s landmark articles from the Harvard Business Review. Five are new to this edition, including the 2008 update to his classic “The Five Competitive Forces That Shape Strategy,” as well as new work on health care, philanthropy, corporate social responsibility, and CEO leadership.
This collection captures Porter’s unique ability to bridge theory and practice. Each of the articles has not only shaped thinking, but also redefined the work of practitioners in its respective field. In an insightful new introduction, Porter relates each article to the whole of his thinking about competition and value creation, and traces how that thinking has deepened over time.
New Advertising Frontier: MILLION DOLLAR EARTH
In the competitive world of traditional advertising Million Dollar Earth delivers an innovative approach to reaching the consumer audience.
Million Dollar Earth is an advertising medium allowing businesses to own digital real estate and display their social profiles. We had a quick Q&A with Entrepreneur and one of the company’s founders Ryan Hart and here’s what he had to say about Million Dollar Earth.
Q) Right now you have 1000 cities worldwide available on Million Dollar Earth. Do you plan on adding additional digital real estate for purchase?
A) Scott and I added the “suggest a city” feature a few weeks ago which has brought a flurry of suggestions. It has been a fun lesson in geography.
Q) How do you think the Million Dollar Earth platform will impact online advertising for businesses?
A) Interactive advertising is only the beginning. Million Dollar Earth will show businesses and their customers that marketing can be more than just banner ads, with Million Dollar Earth marketing has become an experience. You can build a relationship through twitter and facebook while pitching them your latest idea or message via a youTube video or advertisement linked to your website. On top of the fact that you actually own real estate and you can associate your brand with a City. You own a relationship with your consumers. You have interactivity.
Q) What benefits can a digital real estate owner expect to gain from Million Dollar Earth?
A) City owners posess a personalized relationship with their online audience. Aggregating their media channels unifies their message, all the while enjoying the potential of turning a profit on their City as the website becomes more popular.
For more information on Million Dollar Earth.
Haribo & hummel Stadil High-Top Collection
Germany confectionery Haribo and sports and lifestyle brand hummel team to launch the Stadil High Collection. hummel HARIBO High-Tops fuse together the world-famous candies and hummel’s long-standing history. The classic silhouette features a leather-based build with suede overlays, textile heel padding and a vulcanized outsole. Colorways for each shoe are inspired by the packaging for Gummy Bears, Licorice Wheels and Piratos. The characters from each bag of candy appear on the tongue of their respective colorways, while graphics for each candy are printed on the heel and underfoot visible through a translucent outsole. In addition to the designs, the shoes are said to carry candy scents in the soles as well. Read more at Sole Collector.
Mixcloud Launches iPhone App
The Mixcloud iPhone app brings the world’s best DJs, Podcasters and radio shows direct to your pocket. On the Mixcloud app you’ll be able to listen to the likes of Moby, DJ Premier, John Digweed, Red Bull Music Academy Radio, Carl Cox, Laid Back Radio, Tru Thoughts, DJ Vadim and many more of the world’s best curators, so you don’t’have to spend hours downloading before you go. Added to all this, for a limited time only, the Mixcloud beta app is absolutely free. So what are you waiting for – get listening!
About Mixcloud:
For over 100 years radio has brought news and entertainment to billions of listeners around the world. From superstar DJs to the world’s leading thinkers, there is so much great audio out there, but it has often been difficult to find or access.
At Mixcloud we have one simple idea: to bring together the world of radio so that you can find what you want, and listen to it when you want. Whether you’re into music, education, documentaries, comedy or other areas – find the trusted experts and enthusiasts on Mixcloud.
Superdry Ladies’ Large Duffle Bag
This large duffle bag is one of the newer designs from Superdry. An exclusive, this ladies’ duffle bag is made from leather and canvas with woven & embossed logos and zip closure with strap.
Available at Superdry.
Skagen Square Ceramic Bracelet Watch
Look what’s new at Nordstrom! Skagen Square Cermanic Bracelet Watch highlights: A bracelet designed flush to the curved case gives clean, modern lines to a glossy ceramic watch styled with four crystal indexes.
Vince Camuto Venita Raw Sienna Sandal
Here’s what’s new at Vince Camuto! Add a sophisticated finish to your ensemble with the Venita sandal, features skinny leather strips and a 3.5 inch wedge heel. Available exclusively at Vince Camuto.
Combating Homelessness: Ten Toes Down
By: Shelven Lewis
Noah Rattler knew he wanted to change the world when he was a student at Houston’s Ross S. Sterling High School. As a child his parents taught him to always think for himself and follow his dreams. They also instilled in him the importance of serving others, and exemplified this lesson by often opening up their home to family and friends needing shelter.
After graduating from Prairie View A&M University, with degrees in both Mechanical Engineering and Physics, he was at a crossroads. He could pursue a corporate career in the sciences, or follow his desire to heed his parent’s teachings and serve the community. As it turns out, mama and papa know best, as Rattler followed their influence and literally stepped out and began working with the homeless.
After accepting an internship in New Jersey that required him to walk up to 24 miles a day, he returned home to Houston where volunteered with SEARCH, a homeless organization, for more than 3 years. Back at home, Noah came up with a unique idea. He would walk from Houston, Texas to Santa Monica, California and not only raise money for SEARCH, but also raise awareness about the issue of homelessness nationwide.
He started planning for this great task in 2006, and in 2007 he literally put one foot in front of the other and began his journey. Through many blisters, a battle with planter fasciitis (inflammation of the heel), heel spurs and an array of other body pains he walked the 1,800 miles from Houston, Texas to Santa Monica, California. In each city he trekked through, he stopped at homeless shelters to fellowship and spread the word of the intent for his journey. This one man walk-a-thon took 134 days to complete and over a year to recover from.
According to estimates of the National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty, on any given night in America, an estimated 700,000 to 2 million people are homeless. There are hundreds of service organizations across the country whose mission is to provide aid to the homeless; all of which have the same goals and intentions as Mr. Noah Rattler. Through this one man’s actions, he has shown us that we can all make a difference, one step at a time.
TAG Heuer Men’s Silver Aquaracer Watch Review
The bold and sporty Aquaracer blends high performance with optimal readability and prestige styling. The 39.3 mm case is crafted from a solid block of stainless steel and showcases a silver dial with bold luminous hands. The dial also features a full-color TAG Heuer logo and a date display at the three o’clock hour. Framing the dial is a unidirectional rotating bezel with oversized Arabic numerals and a luminescent marker at the 12 o’clock position. The handsome link bracelet, in brushed and polished steel, fastens securely with a fold-over-clasp-with-safety and features an extension system so that the watch can be worn over a diving suit.
Opening Exhibit Featuring Photographer Rania Matar
Join DeSantos Gallery on Saturday April 2nd as they host Rania Matar at their gallery from 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm.
Rania Matar will be present at the opening to discuss her latest body of work, “A Girl and her Room”. Her work has won several awards, has been featured in numerous publications, and exhibited widely in the U.S. and internationally. Her first book titled Ordinary Lives has just been released, published by the Quantuck Lane Press and distributed by W.W. Norton.
