Show 135 January 10th 2011

Hi Everyone

What a show this week.  I know I keeping saying it after each podcast, but it just gets better.  There was some really deep and intense debate and plenty of agreement also.  I especially enjoyed the debate around the non-show of the Starbucks logo, having seen plenty of noise on twitter, but as the panel concluded, it was a minority, getting noticed.  I actually think the change is very minor and a better fit for them going forward.  After all a logo is nothing without brand values and customer service behind it.

Interesting to hear about the electronics show, its not something I've heard too much about previously, but certainly sounds like the place to be if you like gadgets.  It made me smile when a 46 inch tv was described as disposible.  Not the most environmentally statement of the century, but probably very true, assuming this to be correct, surely technology like this must have ever-reducing margins and then rely on volume to generate sufficient revenues for R&D.  Anyone going to comment on this?

Have a great week guys

Rgds

Marcus

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