The Future of TV in an Age of "Free" Media

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Great interview with Jeff Zucker, the President and Chief Executive Officer of NBC Universal on "Morning Joe" as he discusses the future of media as more and more, television, movies, and other content are being seen in new ways on new devices. Watch it below:

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This should make for some interesting discussion here on the blog. So, how are you watching TV and movies today? On what devices and where? What do you see happening over the next few years?

Post your thoughts here....

David
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Mexico's Drug Wars: What Does It Mean for You?

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Depending on where you are located in the country, the rising tide of violence in Mexico is beginning to be felt in the United States and in our business/commerce south of the border. Here is a very good two-minute update on the deteriorating situation in the country:



This prompts an open-ended discussion? What do you think the future holds for Mexico? How much blame falls on Americans and our failed drug policies/enforcement efforts? What does it mean for foreign investment in the country - and for the very stability of the national government? Has the violence in Mexico affected your business and/or travel plans (I know that I recently turned down a quite lucrative consulting job that would have required me to travel multiple times to Mexico City - so put me in the "yes" category)?

Post your comments and thoughts here on the blog site.

David
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Tequila: Where Does It Come From, Daddy?

OK, for those of you who might have a margarita every now and then - come'on, admit it! Here's a business story for you - where tequila comes from, what makes it tequila, how the spirits are made, and how you can make a whole vacation out of touring and tasting at tequila farms in Mexico. Watch this CBS News story below, entitled "Take A Ride on the Tequila Express":


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Hey, now you know more about international business - and have some "bar knowledge" to display, too! Comment here on the blog with what you've learned - and do share this link with your friends!

David

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Speedboarding: Does Having Yutes Going 60 mph on City Streets Seem Like a Good Idea to You?

OK, we all know that most trends still - even in 2010 - start in California.

So, whadya think about having kids going 60 miles per hour on city streets - on a souped-up skateboard? Cities across California are scrambling to deal with this, and drivers - and parents - are apoplectic and up in arms over this.

Watch the CBS News story below:



Now, sound-off here on the blog with your opinions on this. And if you've got friends, family, coworkers whose kids skateboard, send this blog posting to them - as you know, many teenagers who don't think twice about trips to the emergency room (and posting videos of their skateboard fails to YouTube) are likely gonna be have speedboards on their Christmas list!

David

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