Twitch: the ESPN of Esports
Twitch – a live streaming platform for video games – has gained viewership that rivals CNN and MSNBC. With the help of its parent (Amazon), Twitch has a good chance of becoming the ESPN of Esports.
Industry Giant
Spotify | Should Investors Join The Band?
As the Swedish music service prepares to list its shares on the NYSE in the next few months, investors wonder about the sustainability of its business model: will the world’s largest streaming company stand up to quarterly pressures and convince shareholders of their long-term plan?
Can a 69 billion$ acquisition save CVS against Amazon disruption?
CVS recently announced the acquisition of U.S. health insurer Aetna Inc for $69 billion, with the goal to introduce lower-cost medical services in pharmacies. Will the move stop CVS stock price decline as Amazon threatens to enter the pharmaceutical market?
Alexa: Your new roommate
Until three years ago, only a lucky few had had the pleasure of controlling their homes (… and spaceships …) with their voice: Tony Stark and the crews aboard in Star Trek. Today, 16% of American households (or around 39 million people) have their own personal voice assistant in the form of a smart speaker [1].
Amazon
Overview of Amazon’s platforms and core concepts that drive their successful delivery and capture of value.
Amazon: The Worldwide Leader In Sports
Although Disney's ESPN has been the dominant player in sports content for decades, its slow reaction to digital video consumption trends and inability to monetize sports content as effectively as tech giants could see the king lose its crown in the years to come.
Bezos, The Digital Midas. Turning Around the Washington Post
If one person has the knack for turning a digital-phobic industry on its head, it's Jeff Bezos. His acquisition and subsequent digital transformation of the Washington Post has been a massive success. How did Bezos take a struggling paper, in a broadly struggling industry, and turn it into a digital publishing powerhouse?
Amazon | To Go Or Not To Go
Amazon has been one of the clear winners in the digital age, but will it also win in the grocery shopping space? Or will it be forced to share its technology and level the playing field?
A Blockbuster Failure and the Changing Media Landscape
The fall of Blockbuster remains a classic example of digital disruption. Formerly a dominant player in the rental market, Blockbuster filed for bankruptcy in 2010. The trends the led to the big B's demise are also challenging the media ecosystem today. Will we see more blockbuster failures? Will incumbents be able to adapt?
Starbucks: a tech company or your neighborhood coffee shop?
Starbucks is using its digital platform to enhance your coffee buying experience while gaining revenue and customer loyalty.