Appeared on July 24, 2006 in the Toronto Star as Future of Business is Selling More of Less Since first appearing as a feature article in Wired Magazine in October 2004, the concept of the Long Tail has generated considerable buzz within the technology, entertainment, and business communities. In his […]
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Video and the Internet an Explosive Mix
Appeared in the Toronto Star on July 17, 2006 as $20 Million in Publicity for $300 Appeared on the BBC on July 17, 2006 as Video and the Internet an Explosive Mix The combination of Mentos and Diet Coke may seem like an unlikely pairing – a mint-flavoured candy together […]
Rethinking the Public in Public Broadcasting
Appeared in the Toronto Star on July 10, 2006 as Time to Rethink CBC as Public Broadcaster Scarcely a month seems to go by without some news of a major study, an internal reform, or a governmental review concerning the CBC. Both supporters and critics of the Canada’s national public […]
Bell Controversy Puts Spotlight on Net Surveillance
Appeared in the Toronto Star on July 3, 2006 as Bell Clause Creates Problems for Privacy Canadian Internet users were abuzz last week with reports that Bell Sympatico, Canada’s largest Internet service provider, had opened the door to increased customer surveillance through changes to its user agreement. While Bell denied […]
Gov’t Copyright Lobbying Contract Raises Accountability Concerns
Appeared in the Toronto Star on June 26, 2006 as Ottawa Will Limit Lobbying. It Will Also Finance It The Federal Accountability Act, which was passed last week by the House of Commons, has been the focal point of the Conservatives’ legislative agenda in 2006. If the Senate grants its […]