High flying Coinbase has fallen to $50 per share, which is about a $10B market capitalization. This is dramatically down from its 2021 IPO share price of +$300. This drop follows mostly from its revenue being directly tied to the prices of Bitcoin and Ethereum. But it also has to do with the tremendous loss […]
Monster Energy is a leading energy drink brand that has successfully used digital technology to build its brand and reach new customers. In this podcast, Jeffrey Towson shares insights on how CPG brands can use digital technology to win in the competitive marketplace.
Oriental Trading Company is a successful business that has been around for over 50 years. And has now become a clever specialty ecommerce business. Digital strategy consultant Jeffrey Towson summarizes what he learned on his visit.
The company focuses on quality products, low prices, and a large selection.
Nebraska Furniture Mart (NFM) is one of Warren Buffett’s largest retail ventures. Its strong business model and consumer offerings provide valuable lessons in competitive advantage. Additionally, NFM’s strategic location in Omaha contributes to its success.
This article dives into the world of Warren Buffett’s Omaha businesses, exploring the secrets to their competitive advantage. By visiting these businesses, the author uncovers valuable insights into Buffett’s investment philosophy and the factors that contribute to a company’s long-term success. The article highlights the importance of competitive advantage in Buffett’s business selection process, emphasizing that every business he acquires possesses a unique edge in its respective market.
Generative AI is a type of artificial intelligence that can create new content, such as text, images, and music. It has the potential to disrupt many industries, including content creation, product design, customer service, medical diagnosis, and financial trading. Businesses need to be aware of the potential of generative AI and start planning for how it will impact their industries.
In Part 1, I detailed two examples of how AI-powered services are going to be superior to digital platforms (in some cases). They were: Uber vs. Robotaxis. Autonomous driving as a service is going to mostly replace ride-sharing platforms. Google Search vs. Neema. ChatGPT and other LLM content creation services are creating alternate and sometimes […]
I did a podcast about how “Generative AI as a Service” is disrupting some particularly dominant platform business models. I mentioned YouTube, TikTok and OnlyFans. But we can also point to search engines, community sites and many others. How Generative AI Is Going to Disrupt YouTube, TikTok and OnlyFans (Tech Strategy – Podcast 152) The […]
Generative AI is a rapidly developing technology that has the potential to disrupt many industries, including the content creation industry. Generative AI can be used to create new content, such as videos, images, and text, that is indistinguishable from human-created content. This means that generative AI could potentially replace human creators on platforms like YouTube and TikTok.
Explore the four types of intangible assets that drive digital businesses in this insightful Tech Strategy Podcast. Gain a deeper understanding of the role and value of these assets in today’s digital landscape.