Content, Strategy, Marketing & Business | A consultant’s view » Christine Thompson
Like most former Apple employees I’ve been mourning the passing of Steve Jobs, and reflecting on his lasting impact. The many and profound ways in which he shaped employees’ values, behaviors, critical thinking skills, and approach to innovation. His impact on the world, inspiring products and services that would be embraced (and widely imitated) for […]
Revised on October 7, 2011
Way back in the digital Dark Ages of the early 1990s, some of my colleagues left Aldus, a digital publishing pioneer, to found a company called MetaBridge. Their goal was to develop a “cross-media” publishing platform that would enable content owners and publishers to readily adapt content for optimal display across multiple resolutions and aspect […]
Revised on December 18, 2009
These days it seems everyone wants to imitate Apple, but few really know what it takes. This post examines some of the key factors that set Apple apart, from the perspective of a person who has worked with or for Apple since 1983. From design to product strategy to brand and employee values, it’s a hard act to follow.
Revised on April 15, 2011
