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Blog Entries by Mitch Joel from 10/2011

Don't Blame Groupon

| Posted 10.03.2011 | Canada
Read More: Customer Loyalty, Walmart, Merchant, Daily Deal, Livingsocial, Newspaper, Harvard University, Retail, Hyperlocal Marketing, Local Marketplace, Database Marketing, Daily Deal Sites, Magazine, Local Retailer, Groupon, Retail Experience, Yelp, Brand Loyalty, Coupon, Canada News

I have no desire for another daily deal on a pedicure or hair removal, but I am interested in what new businesses in my area are open. And if the experience is great, I'm happy to be a loyal customer. But ultimately it's up to the merchants to build that relationship.

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Can TV Be an Active Medium?

| Posted 10.18.2011 | Canada Business
Read More: Broadcasting, On Demand, TV Guide, Passive Media, Tv Disruption, Media, Tablet, Ipad, Social Media, Battlestar Galactica, Television, TV Ratings, American Pickers, Kindle, Dvr, Mediapost, TV Commercials, Pawn Stars, Vcr, Twitter, Cable Tv, Tv, Smartphone, Specialty Channel, Itunes, Advertising, Advertising Model, Branding, Active Media, TV Viewing, Canada Business News

Television has always been based on two pillars: Destination. From "Must See TV" to your favorite sitcoms on Thursday night, you could a...

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