Influx

There was further proof of America’s decline in the recent Global Competitiveness Report from the World Economic Forum, it showed America slipping from 4th to 5th in the world. If America is looking to re-invent itself on the global stage and it’s clear that ingenuity and creativity...

AFAR has been one of the most interesting magazine launches of recent years, so I spent some time with Greg Sullivan, the founder, to learn more about their story. Can you tell me your background? Lawyer for three years.  Investment banking for a couple of years.  Started an arcade game...

We all know about Groupon’s failed attempt at irony during the Superbowl and its founder’s humble beginnings helping activists and non-profits connect and take action, but what’s it’s mission and vision? While there’s certainly a benevolent side to Groupon, but as...

Yum, the 37,000 restaurant unit company. has made no secret of its intention to expand rapidly in overseas markets. For the last few years it has been talking up China as its most critically important market. However, a few days ago, when they presented at a Cowen and Company investor conference,...

Global network is a phrase that hardly inspires positive thinking. Most of us know that these networks seem great in theory, but rarely deliver in practice. IDEO did a great piece of PR for its network and its philosophy by demonstrating how different offices can have fun together. Awesome...

One of the most important trends to look for in 08 is the continuing battle between nationalization and globalization. It will impact everything from politics to branding. The power and importance of national tradition is nicely represented in a new film by the Icelandic band Sigur Ros. Sigur Ros...