Virgin Sellout?
The BBC reported this story today. Private equity (the current demon figures in the UK economy at present) company Carlyle are bidding for Virgin Media. They're valuing it at £5 billion. But there is one interesting angle...
The BBC reported this story today. Private equity (the current demon figures in the UK economy at present) company Carlyle are bidding for Virgin Media. They're valuing it at £5 billion. But there is one interesting angle...
iPhones have finally been sold to the public in the States, amidst crazy scenes. Although not available here in the UK until later in the year, the news prompted me to think about why people are willing to put themselves through such hassle to own one.
Talking of delighting customers - look at this.
This company provides a selection of tents and caravans at all of the major UK festivals. All you have to do is turn up dump your things and join in the fun. They'll even arrange for your favourite CDs to be there for you too (should there not be enough live stuff I presume). They provide all the gear you need whilst your there and when you leave, you just leave. They'll pack the tent away!
What a great and innovative service. Uberpremium. So if you're someone who fits the description in the title, look no further for a place to rest your head this summer.
And as Madonna said "celebrate".
Yes I'm off for a well earned rest, and so this blog will take a break until the start of September. So watch this space....
This page contains an archive of all entries posted to McEWANHACKETT.COM in the Business category. They are listed from oldest to newest.
Branding and Communciations is the previous category.
Children is the next category.
Many more can be found on the main index page or by looking through the archives.