Despite recession, corporations are still funding online communities
A survey by consulting firm Deloitte found that despite the economic pressure to cut spending, only 6 percent of companies that sponsor online communities plan to decrease their investment in the communities. The other 94 percent plan to maintain or increase spending. The survey covered… Continue Reading
Deloitte survey shows we’re living in a “media democracy”
We’re living in a media democracy, where no single form of media dominates the attention of Americans. It’s also an age where everyone contributes to the media, not just traditional media companies. That’s a conclusion of the third annual Deloitte survey on the state of… Continue Reading
Today’s economy: A different odyssey than in 2001
[Editor's note: Needless to say, there's been a lot of panic surrounding the downturn. And panic tends to breed ominous comparisons to past crashes and tough times. For the tech industry, 2001 is the scariest throwback scenario possible. But anyone calling 2009 the next 2001... Continue Reading
Survey of VCs shows which regions have best technology
Venture capitalists view the U.S. as the global leader in technology innovation, but they also see other regions developing fast as pockets for industry-specific innovation, according to a survey by Deloitte and the National Venture Capital Association.
“While the U.S. isn’t losing ground, the globalization of… Continue Reading