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  • commented 4 months ago
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  • Comment on iPhone's Market Share in Mobile Phones

    Part of Apple's appeal is that it is 'cool'. Steve Jobs had a business model that if he decides Apple should produce a product it would be bought.
    For the most part he was correct. Part of Apple's success was due to Job's 'cool' image. Tim Cook does not seem 'cool'. He is a bean counter and Jobs' leadership has not been replaced.Therefore I believe Apple's 'cool' maketing and sales attribute factor will diminish and so will sales and margins. [ less... ]
    Comment on iPhone's Market Share in Mobile Phones Part of Apple's appeal is that it is 'cool'. Steve Jobs had a business model that if he decides Apple should produce a product it would be bought. For the most part he was correct. Part of Apple's success was due to Job's 'cool' image. Tim Cook does not seem 'cool'. He is a bean counter and Jobs' leadership has not been replaced.Therefore I believe Apple's 'cool' maketing and sales attribute factor will diminish and so will sales and margins.
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