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Reality Check: Nine for 2009 (Part 3)

Editor's Note: Welcome to our weekly Reality Check column. We've gathered a group of visionaries and veterans in the mobile industry to give their insights into the marketplace.Season's greetings to the Reality Check faithful. It's been a trendful year, and while the pundits regurgitate...

Reality Check: Nine for 2009 (Part 2)

Editor's Note: Welcome to our weekly Reality Check column. We've gathered a group of visionaries and veterans in the mobile industry to give their insights into the marketplace.We are nearing the finish line on the year, and wishes for tidings of great joy abound....

Reality Check: Top trends of '09

Editor's Note: Welcome to our weekly Reality Check column. We've gathered a group of visionaries and veterans in the mobile industry to give their insights into the marketplace.Happy holidays from Reality Check. Below are the three of the top trends that shaped our...

Reality Check: Top trends of ’09

Editor's Note: Welcome to our weekly Reality Check column. We've gathered a group of visionaries and veterans in the mobile industry to give their insights into the marketplace.Happy holidays from Reality Check. Below are the three of the top trends that shaped our...

Reality Check: All I want for Christmas…part two

Editor's Note: Welcome to our weekly Reality Check column. We've gathered a group of visionaries and veterans in the mobile industry to give their insights into the marketplace.With holiday shopping in full swing, and an early snow to boot, it's time to complete the...

Reality Check: All I want for Christmas…

Editor's Note: Welcome to our weekly Reality Check column. We've gathered a group of visionaries and veterans in the mobile industry to give their insights into the marketplace.As the spin doctors try to put a happy face on the retail shopping season, I thought...

Reality Check: Peeking with one eye, then both

Editor's Note: Welcome to our weekly Reality Check column. We've gathered a group of visionaries and veterans in the mobile industry to give their insights into the marketplace.Today, your competition decided to hire a new salesmaker. They want to increase their presence with your...

Reality Check: Third quarter results summary: Signs of hope? Nope.

Editor's Note: Welcome to our weekly Reality Check column. We've gathered a group of visionaries and veterans in the mobile industry to give their insights into the marketplace.I know that many of you are thinking “Isn’t he a little late for 3Q comments?” Believe...

Reality Check: In essentials, unity. In non-essentials, liberty.

Editor's Note: Welcome to our weekly Reality Check column. We've gathered a group of visionaries and veterans in the mobile industry to give their insights into the marketplace.Today’s business teams are meeting, communicating, developing, storming, forming, and norming. Picking (if you’re...

Reality Check: Fast. Pass. Talk.

Editor's Note: Welcome to our weekly Reality Check column. We've gathered a group of visionaries and veterans in the mobile industry to give their insights into the marketplace.With school-aged children come many responsibilities, including coaching youth sports. I’ve had the pleasure of working with...

Reality Check: When Nordstrom runs the iTunes App Store

Editor's Note: Welcome to our weekly Reality Check column. We've gathered a group of visionaries and veterans in the mobile industry to give their insights into the marketplace.Most of us know at least one spot for a satisfying retail (or service) experience: A...

Reality Check: 1,000 Songs In Your Pocket

Editor's Note: Welcome to our weekly Reality Check column. We've gathered a group of visionaries and veterans in the mobile industry to give their insights into the marketplace.With these five words, a revolution began. Digital home products were floundering en masse (remember the...

Reality Check: The “therefore” expedition

Editor's Note: Welcome to our weekly Reality Check column. We've gathered a group of visionaries and veterans in the mobile industry to give their insights into the marketplace.Thanks to search, we have a lot of opportunities to find things. Some are useful, and...