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How to Launch Your Digital Platform
Edelman, BenjaminArticle HBS-R1504H-EEntrepreneurshipThe ubiquity of internet access has caused a sharp rise in the number of businesses offering platforms that connect users for communication or commerce. Entrepreneurs are particularly drawn to these platforms because they create significant value and have modest operating costs, and network effects protect their position once established--users rarely leave a vibrant platform. But these businesses also raise significant start-up challenges. Every...Starting at €8.20
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Consumer Payment Systems - Japan
Edelman, Benjamin; Hagiu, AndreiCase HBS-909007-EStrategyIn 2008, the Japanese consumer payments landscape featured ongoing widespread use of cash, limited use of credit cards and rapid rise of e-money systems based on contactless technology embedded in cards and especially mobile phones. The case details the alliances that created new products, as well as the regulations that sometimes stood in the way. Throughout, the case identifies incentives for both consumers and merchants, including direct costs...Starting at €8.20
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Google Inc. (Abridged)
Edelman, Benjamin; Eisenmann, Thomas R.Case HBS-910032-EStrategyDescribes Google's history, business model, governance structure, corporate culture, and processes for managing innovation. Reviews Google's recent strategic initiatives and the threats they pose to Yahoo, Microsoft, and others. Asks what Google should do next. One option is to stay focused on the company's core competence, i.e., developing superior search solutions and monetizing them through targeted advertising. Another option is to branch int...Starting at €8.20
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Google Inc.
Edelman, Benjamin; Eisenmann, Thomas R.Case HBS-910036-EStrategyThe case 'Google Inc.' describes Google's history, business model, governance structure, corporate culture, and processes for managing innovation. It reviews Google's recent strategic initiatives and the threats they pose to Yahoo!, Microsoft, and others. It also asks what Google should do next. One option is to stay focused on the company's core competence, i.e., developing superior search solutions and monetizing them through targeted advertisi...Starting at €8.20
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Google Inc. (Spanish version)
Edelman, Benjamin; Eisenmann, Thomas R.Case HBS-910S15StrategyThe case 'Google Inc.' describes Google's history, business model, governance structure, corporate culture, and processes for managing innovation. It reviews Google's recent strategic initiatives and the threats they pose to Yahoo!, Microsoft, and others. It also asks what Google should do next. One option is to stay focused on the company's core competence, i.e., developing superior search solutions and monetizing them through targeted advertisi...Starting at €8.20
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Fabuloussavings.com (Spanish version)
Michael R. Pearce; Patrick LeuCase IVEY-9B01AS16Entrepreneurship, MarketingMuchas cosas han pasado en solo un año desde que el fundador de Fabuloussavings lanzó el servicio de cupones electrónicos. La compañía, que presenta varias páginas de servicios y cupones de descuento en su sitio de Internet, ha sido vendida a un competidor. Debido a estos cambios, el creador original y todavía jefe de estrategias del sitio, siente que Fabuloussavings esta necesitando una mejora. Existen varios factores a considerar en la selecció...Starting at €8.20
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TheLadders (B)
Edelman, BenjaminCase HBS-914017-EMarketingSupplements the A case.Starting at €5.74
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Marketing Management
Michael R. PearceTechnical Note IVEY-9B08A015-EKnowledge and Communication, MarketingMarketing improves an organization's performance by establishing and fostering profitable relationships with customers. This note details the major choices faced by marketing professionals and the 10 steps for preparing a successful marketing plan.Starting at €8.20
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Microsoft adCenter
Coles, Peter A.; Edelman, BenjaminCase HBS-908049-EStrategyMicrosoft considers alternatives to expand its presence in online advertising, especially text-based pay-per-click advertising. Google dominates, and it is unclear how Microsoft can grow, despite considerable technical and financial resources. Microsoft considers a set of alternatives, each with clear benefits but also serious challenges.Starting at €8.20
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TheLadders
Coles, Peter A.; Edelman, Benjamin; Hall, Brian J.; Bennett, NicoleCase HBS-908061-EMarketingDespite strong appeal among job seekers and outside recruiters, TheLadders' corporate job listings seem to lag. Could raising prices help solve the problem? TheLadders considers this strategic paradox.Starting at €8.20