Subscribe to RSS
A Discussion with Brain Expert Dr. John J Medina
At first glance, interviewing a developmental molecular biologist might seem unusual for the Compete blog. After all, what does the discipline have to do with marketing?...
Top Compete Blogs and Searches of ’08
Another successful year is coming to a close for the Compete Blog and we felt it was appropriate to take a look back at the events that shaped our world this year,...
Portable Gaming Systems: Is Nintendo or PlayStation Winning This Round?
Through Black Friday and Cyber Monday, we heard a lot about the phenomenal popularity of the Nintendo Wii this holiday season. But are shoppers also showing interest...
Apple’s Secret Holiday Weapon: A Redesigned Macbook Pro
A lot has been written about the phenomenal success of the iPhone, but another Apple product line, the Macbook, has been booming in the background. Macbook sales...
November Search Market Share: Yahoo Officially Below 20%; We Debut Paid Search
November in America. We got elections, Thanksgiving and the kickoff of the holiday shopping season with Black Friday and Cyber Monday. All contributed to query...
People will still buy GM cars: Fact or Fiction?
No matter the resolution to the current state of the auto industry, the impact of a bailout on car buying behavior is much debated. Clearly people are concerned...
Who is More Efficient: GM, Chrysler or Ford?
Regardless of whether the Big 3 automakers survive as is, get loans or seek bankruptcy protection, they will need to operate more efficiently. Advertising is a...
You Better Watch Out, Best Buy, Walmart Is Coming to Town
Recession doesn’t seem to be having much of an impact on the market for high-end TVs. According to a recent survey by Consumer Reports, 23% of respondents...
Amazon.com is Fueling a Strong December for Online Retailers
Whether you’re an analyst, economist or a just a red-blooded American consumer, your eyes are probably fixed right now on the retail industry. We’re...
