
Why Google Plus is a Big Minus for Investors
Google rolled out its newest social media product this week. Unfortuntately for Google investors, this is not a good thing
Adam Hartung · 29 April 2025

CEO / Managing Partner - Spark Partners
I currently serve as the CEO of three companies: Content Laboratory (a content services company,) Spark Partners (a growth strategy firm offering assessments, strategy consulting and on-line self-administered revenue growth tools,) and Soparfilm Energy (an oil & gas exploration & production investment company.) Over the last thirty years, I have served on multiple boards, including Audit Chair for a NASDAQ traded company, and advised boards of directors on managing for disruptions and promoting innovation into corporate management.
My passion is public speaking on the importance of growth, innovation and strategy to succeed. As a keynote speaker I have been invited to over 1,000 leadership events, both multi-company and single company. My portfolio includes speeches, presentations, workshops and executive coaching on how to achieve faster growth from higher levels of innovation driven by trends.
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Google rolled out its newest social media product this week. Unfortuntately for Google investors, this is not a good thing
Adam Hartung · 29 April 2025

Google is an information era company, defining the new "best practices". It's early success was in search engine development, which the company turned into a massive on-line advertising placement business that superceded the first major player (Yahoo!).
Adam Hartung · 29 April 2025

Despite huge fanfare at launch, after a few brief months Google Glass is no longer on the market.
Adam Hartung · 29 April 2025

This article contrasts DuPont's shutdown of an early automated braking project with Google's embrace of self-driving cars, highlighting different approaches to innovation.
Adam Hartung · 29 April 2025

Ford’s European models and Chrysler’s tech innovations could lead to success, but GM’s focus on old brands won’t.
Adam Hartung · 29 April 2025

MySpace failed due to rigid management and planning, while Facebook thrived by embracing White Space management, which allowed for flexible, market-driven innovation.
Adam Hartung · 29 April 2025

The trend toward the death of broadcast TV as we’ve known it keeps moving forward
Adam Hartung · 29 April 2025

The age of manufacturing was based upon the productivity of machines and the application of industrial processes to what formerly was hand labor
Adam Hartung · 29 April 2025

, the company hires a very good investment banker to manage this share repurchase
Adam Hartung · 29 April 2025

Colleges lag in innovation, clinging to outdated practices. For-profit schools are leading change, while traditional institutions resist adapting to modern needs.
Adam Hartung · 29 April 2025

Dell's decline stems from its failure to innovate and reliance on outdated strategies, making it a stock to sell.
Adam Hartung · 29 April 2025

The problem at Pfizer is management built a Success Formula many years ago, and keeps trying to defend it.
Adam Hartung · 29 April 2025

The death spiral at Sara Lee began in 2006. "Professional managers" from top-ranked MBA schools started "improving earnings" with an ongoing program of reorganizations and cost reductions.
Adam Hartung · 29 April 2025

The reason is, of course, obvious. The stakes are, absolutely, so incredibly high.
Adam Hartung · 29 April 2025

CEOs of the 350 largest US public companies now average $16,300,000 in compensation
Adam Hartung · 29 April 2025

The company is selling assets, like the Chicago Cubs, in order to raise cash. But its media businesses, anchored by The Chicago Tribune, are a sinking ship which management has no idea how to plug.
Adam Hartung · 29 April 2025

Apple's innovation and growth make it a strong investment, unlike stagnating, asset-heavy companies like Wal-Mart.
Adam Hartung · 29 April 2025

Apple Pay is poised for success with strong retailer support and a large user base, amid rising concerns over credit card security.
Adam Hartung · 29 April 2025

iPhone owners still use their smartphones more than Android owners, and that's all we should care about.
Adam Hartung · 29 April 2025

Amazon is worth 3x Walmart, with a lot fewer assets.
Adam Hartung · 29 April 2025

Bias in hiring fosters homogeneity and stifles innovation, while Amazon’s adaptability fuels its success compared to Wal-Mart.
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The Dow Theory was to watch these 3 indices. If two started to move in tandem, up or down, then this was considered an indicator of where the overall market would move in short order.
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