The End of Video Rental

The makers of South Park have aired an interesting look at how technology has changed and some businesses failed to keep up.  Blockbuster has failed to keep up with technology, and is now at risk of complete closure.

With changes in technology, the video rental stores have become vending machines in shopping centres, an added extra with pay TV facilities or online through such systems as iTunes.

An interesting look at how if a business does not react to change, or is too slow in reacting to change that the consequences can be large.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fd3zF1CCLmI

APPLE: 'Dear Samsung, sorry you're not as cool'

Apple has issued an apology to Samsung for saying on their website that Samsung had copied their designs for the Galaxy Tabs.  In the apology, they mentioned that the Tabs are just 'not as cool' as the Apple products.
The battle will continue between Apple and Samsung, and it will be interesting to see if either brand is tarnished from the battle.

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/technology/tablets/apple-dear-samsung-sorry-youre-not-as-cool/story-fn6vigfp-1226504298828#ixzz2AUUy3cWe

Toll eyes Aust Post parcel market

Toll Holdings is looking to cash in on the increase of small parcel deliveries currently handled by Australia Post.  They are looking to expand their current small operations to expand into an increasing market with the high Australian dollar and increase in online shopping.

http://www.news.com.au/business/companies/toll-eyes-aust-post-parcel-market/story-fnda1bsz-1226503892284?from=igoogle+gadget+compact+news_rss

Public Relations and Alan Jones

The comments made by Alan Jones in reference to PM Julia Gillard's father have had a major affect on the image of Alan Jones.  The following Glog looks at the issue, the fallout and the response to the issue.

http://www.glogster.com/belpearson/public-relations-crisis-alan-jones/g-6l7p5ghf5jm5pfo52jr35a0