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Re: Do you ignore your customers?

Greg_Ubigen — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 04:27:27 -0000

You are so right that it can be a challenge. My suggestion is to allocate a time slot, each day, for this activity. Thanks for your feedback.

Re: Does Apple want to rule the world?

Greg_Ubigen — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:49:06 -0000

Ola
Thanks for your comments.
I appreciate what you say about Apple's One Operator Per Country strategy.
If you ask me though, the only entity that benefits from this arrangement is the operator that has this arrangement with Apple (and I can bet that it'll cost them).
Most people have to pay to get their phones unlocked, not to talk about what happens when the software is updated.
That has to be a barrier to entry for some subscribers who dont want to switch networks.
or what do you think?
Regards
Greg

Re: Does Apple want to rule the world?

Greg_Ubigen — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:25:32 -0000

Oti

Thanks for your kind words.

I do hear that Apple are planning to drop the exclusivity approach. I guess they know now that there are not a lot of people like me who where to go to unlock our iPhones.

Regards

Greg

Re: Does Apple want to rule the world?

Greg_Ubigen — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:23:56 -0000

Thanks Bayo.

I like that line 'segmentation at the level of one'.

I hope I am allowed to use it.

Re: Does Apple want to rule the world?

Greg_Ubigen — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:44:53 -0000

Seni
Thanks for the feedback.
Like you, I too wonder how long it will last. And my answer is: it will last for as long as Apple retain the right people who will listen to the market.
To be fair, the other Device manufacturers are pulling their weight. My concern is that they dont end up just following what Apple does.
My answer to the question of them coming to Nigeria? I really dont know. Maybe its the same (unfounded) fear that most people have about doing business in Nigeria. The likes of RIM and Nokia are smiling to the bank.
Regards
Greg

Re: Does Apple want to rule the world?

Greg_Ubigen — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:41:13 -0000

Leo
I agree that its good for the likes of O2 to have Apple come to them first. But I am not sure that Apple gains in anyway. This is something that RIM's Blackberry has going for it.
I have to put my hands up that what I did in MTN is little compared to what can be done. I guess its down to lack of exposure at that time.
Lets hope that the operators see the light.
Thanks for your comment.
Greg

Re: It’s on!

Greg_Ubigen — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 05:34:42 -0000

Fisayo
You are right that bandwidth is an issue in Nigeria and most other parts of the 'developing' world. And this is why your traditional media (i.e. paper, TV, radio) is still winning the game. But I dare say that even in such scenarios, Mobile internet is growing (check out the number of people, from these parts, who manage to get a post or upload a pix on youtube, FB and the likes). The reality is: where there is a will, they is a way. I remember when i first launched GPRS in MTN Nigeria. People thought it wont catch on. But I believed in the power of services like FB and Youtube to make things work. As 'technical' as mobile data is, the addictive services inspire people to overcome their phobia for technology and get into the groove of things.
One question for the networks is how they want to play the game: as facilitators or players. My gut says, facilitate.

Re: It’s on!

Greg_Ubigen — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 05:27:47 -0000

Chibuzo
Thanks for your comments.
Nokia's actions are part of another ongoing battle amongst device manufacturers to reach more people. And so far, Nokia seems to be winning the overall battle (in terms of overall number of devices sold). But Apple seems to be leading in terms of Unique devices. There are many facets to that battle. But they are really grouped into two:
- Work: email, contacts, calendars
- Play: music, games, videos, communities
There is a new spinoff that I am currently watching to see how it plays into this market ... check out http://www.familyfridge.co.uk. Its taking advantage of a gap that is getting bigger within the family structure - family interaction. I am looking to see how this pans out.

Re: It’s on!

Greg_Ubigen — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 05:21:52 -0000

Mark
Thanks for your comments. As with everything, there'll be winners and losers in the search to earn the ever increasing global marketing spend. But as regards the marketing dollars not adding up, I beg to be on the other side of the fence. Marketing - when done properly - has worked. And that is not about to change any time soon.
Thanks again.
Greg

Re: It’s on!

Greg_Ubigen — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 05:19:34 -0000

Thanks Paulette!