Archives February, 2012
Family-managed company vs. hired management and the future of Japan | 02-16-2012
by Erin | Posted in General (English)Source: OiMax Maybe it is impossible to demand stability in Japan. Even though young people still hope to find stable jobs in large companies, Japan’s unemployment rate is on the rise due to worsening economic conditions as well as the earthquake in March last year. A survey from Diamond Lead that announced office rankings suggests students still seek employment from ...
Tags: Japanese Economy
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[Corporate Briefing] Borderless Economics: The Surprising Effects of Global Migration | 02-15-2012
by Sundai | Posted in Entrepreneur, Events & Seminars, General (English)Mass migration is changing the way we live, learn and do business. A century ago, migrants crossed an ocean and never saw their homelands again.In Borderless Economics: Chinese Sea Turtles, Indian Fridges and the New Fruits of Global Capitalism, Robert Guest, The Economist’s Business Editor, travels the world, observing how immigrant networks create wealth, spread ideas and foster innovation. Asia Society invites you to this Corporate Briefing, where Mr. Guest will discuss key business and economic findings.
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Super Bowl Ads: A Better Use for that $3.5 million [Infographic] | 02-09-2012
by Greg | Posted in General (English)Source: Daveybot Time Magazine estimates that it cost advertisers $3.5 million for a 30 second commercial spot in Sunday’s Super Bowl, which is an 8333% increase from Super Bowl commercials in 1967. We asked our creative team to brainstorm greener ways that people can spend $3.5 million.
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Macworld/iWorld ends in SF, next stop: Asia | 02-02-2012
by Sundai | Posted in Events & Seminars, General (English), Mobile TrendsThe most recent Apple-free “Macworld|iWorld” attracted over 20,000 visitors and 300+ exhibitors worldwide to San Francisco. I went to this 3-day event as a media reporter, and I have to say it was quite interesting to see many new faces emerging – some of them came all the way from Asia.
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LinkedIn Users Spend More on Electronics [Infographic] | 02-02-2012
by Greg | Posted in General (English)Source: LGEPR Consumer electronics companies should pay more attention to LinkedIn users. According to BizReport, a recent LinkedIn survey shows their users are more likely to spend more money on electronics. LinkedIn users are more likely be tech-savvy, favoring smartphones and tablets in particular.
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