Category Archives: dead media

How the mobile web and “augmented reality” changes retail forever

Posted on March 25, 2009 by Thomas Purves

At South by southwest interactive this week (SXSW) a huge theme was “augmented reality” the idea of, Amazon-app style, pointing your phone at any product to get more information -or a better price- online. We’re getting to a world where … Continue reading →

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The long slow death of Media

Posted on November 25, 2008 by Thomas Purves

Internet usage isn’t killing TV; in fact, TV watching has hit record levels in the US. So why aren’t broadcasters rolling in fat autumn piles of cash? “An audience member was confused about how viewership could be up but ad … Continue reading →

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Dead Media Watch: Polaroid film

Posted on February 11, 2008 by Thomas Purves

So you may have seen the news that Polaroid is discontinuing Polaroid film. For all it’s greatness, that little 2.5 inch screen on the back of your digicam, has killed that old analog analogue. It’s a known law of media … Continue reading →

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