In Five: Tim Waterstone, pop-up shops and crowd sourcing photography

July 27, 2012 in In Five with 0 Comments

In FiveTim Waterstone on Bookshops and Amazon

Tim Waterstone talks to the demise of the Waterstones chain under HMV ownership and how he believes publishers allowed Amazon into the market. While I agree that HMV failed Waterstones, I can’t help but feel this is a very inward industry view. Shouldn’t the perspective here be all about customer needs?

Pop-up shops

On the back of the Mary Portas report into UK high street retail, it’s great to see the launch of the first pop-up Britain shop. Pop-up shops could be a great way for independent small businesses to build revenue and customer base without the costs of long term retail space.

Apple (Made in Manchester)

I wasn’t aware, and I’m surprised it’s not more celebrated, that one of Apple’s breakthrough technologies came from a Manchester start-up. Proof that great UK small business can achieve on a global scale

Urban Outfitters and crowd sourcing photography

Thought this was a great idea to enhance product images through crowd sourcing instagram shots. Great for fashion, but surely other ways to apply this aswell. Engages the community, enhances the offer and a good story too.

It’s Olympic time!

Fantastic to finally have the Olympics opening day. Great for London and the UK. This Mashable guide helps you to follow the Olympics on social media.

 

About James Woollam: I am the Managing Director of F+W Media International, the UK business of F+W Media. My background is in direct and digital marketing and following 5 years at Saatchi & Saatchi I moved to the South West to work with regional businesses. I joined F+W Media in 2008 and became Managing Director in 2010. I'm passionate about building niche communities online, content whether print or digital and the changing and emerging business opportunities in the categories I work in. I am fortunate to work with a great team of leadership colleagues and a talented and committed staff.

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