Publishing
Many emerging technology companies are working hard to make the printing press obsolete, but Tiny Prints uses technology to encourage its customers to write and send more cards and letters. Based in Sunnyvale, Calif., Tiny Prints helps people create and print customized stationery, invitations,...
STANFORD GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS — Declining readership and vanishing advertising dollars have left many mature news organizations reeling. But breaking down the “walls” that have historically separated publications’ news and advertising operations can help restore the industry’s financial...
STANFORD GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS—Each week millions of readers look at the New York Times bestseller list to see what everybody else in the country is reading. And as soon as a title hits the list, booksellers typically push the book to the front of the store and slash its price by as much as...
STANFORD GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS—Modesty is still a virtue, even in the competitive world of business. Try talking about your own accomplishments in any setting, even in a job interview, and you're more likely to be less liked. Speaking for yourself can hurt you, both personally and...
STANFORD GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS—In 2009, after months of scathing media reports of cars that could accelerate out of control, Toyota had an extremely expensive problem on its hands. Recalls, fines, and plunging sales resulted in losses to the auto manufacturer in the neighborhood of $2...
"Any entrepreneur who actually thinks he could build a $30 billion company when he starts out needs to be institutionalized," joked Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, whose dreams for his young company did come true.
STANFORD GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS—The business plan was hatched by a brainy computer...