Lucky Number 8

I am absolutely amazed by Michael Phelps’ performance at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. But am I the only one that sees the enormous marketing potential for western businesses courting the growing Chinese middle class? Not only did Phelps break a world record by winning the most gold medals at an Olympic game as well as [...]

Post-Game Sponsors Take Big Risk

During my visit to China I was struck by the capitalist nature of the country that identifies itself as “communist”. In keeping with that hidden nature, last Friday’s Wall Street Journal announced that the owners of China’s “Birds Nest” stadium and “Water Cube” aquatics center are selling corporate naming rights to the highest bidder. Ben [...]

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