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Re: Stockman KO’s Krugman in Big Fed Brawl

scottcharles — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:01:13 -0000

Capitalism is no different now then it ever was, except to say that it's more efficient (e.g. mproved production technologies, communication and travel times.)

Re: Stockman KO’s Krugman in Big Fed Brawl

scottcharles — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:49:27 -0000

Capitalism has always been a class society.

Re: Karl Marx is back as class divisions widen

scottcharles — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 18:55:38 -0000

Eric: I've never read Marx, but it does seem that he had some insights into the problems of capitalism. But I suppose the big question is is whether his predicted outcome (polarized distribution fo wealth) is inevitable? Which of course begs the question of why is that the outcome.
Cheers, SC

Re: Free mobile phone barcode apps | Barcode.com

scottcharles — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 13:18:38 -0000

It's great to see the mobile phone barcode app market expanding, and getting coverage. You might be interested in our own barcode scanning mobile phone app: RecallCheck. RecallCheck allows a consumer to scan a barcode and determine if the item scanned has been recalled by the FDA. You can see details at http://www.agorasys.com/pro.... The app isn't free, but it's inexpensive. Best Wishes, Scott

Re: IPhone App Offers Product Recall Information

scottcharles — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:09:41 -0000

Agorasys has a product called RecallCheck that allows consumers to track food recalls by scanning barcodes. You can see product details at http://www.agorasys.com/pro....

Best Wishes,
Scott Charles
PlumbBob Market Research

Re: All social media gurus are liars

scottcharles — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:56:44 -0000

Michael: I remember when the newest high-tech sales gadget was automated (i.e., computerized) telephone marketing. A somewhat dreadful thing that is stil around. Sort of like "spam". So "social media marketing" doesn't surprise me, or even scare me.

I have to admit that I don't think about "social media marketing" or even "web marketing" -- I think about marketing. Which to me is communication about the utility, price and availability of a product. I do think that in practice marketing communication is a story, and is like a conversation. I've noticed not everybody is in agreement about the "conversation" part. But I suppose that is a post for another day.

Best Wishes,
Scott Charles
PlumbBob Market Research

Re: Mobile couponing goes mainstream

scottcharles — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:38:59 -0000

Sarah: thanks for a very well done article. I enjoy (and respect!) the depth of coverage (i.e., data, quotes). I do think barcode technology implemented via mobile phones is a step forward for consumers and vendors.

For the vendor, being able to track ad campaign effectiveness is incredible; for the consumer being able to scan a barcode and apply discounts, or check for information (e.g., price compares, recall information, safety information) is a big win.

Thanks again.

Best Wishes,
Scott Charles
PlumbBob Research
http://www.plumbbobresearch...