Jimmy Fallon: Of the three reasons that you've put up, this one certainly makes the most sense to me. He says Apple has a hit and miss record with developing Internet software services. The Beats service is doing a good job of attracting paid subscribers, he adds. Kimmel: How many companies out there would actually bring so much to the table for Apple?
This episode is all about the (alleged) Apple Beats acquisition. While it may make a certain amount of business sense, does it signify a small but significant change in Apple’s priorities, and is it a cause for concern? Topics covered include:
- The rationale for the acquisition
- The difference between making and recognizing market opportunities
- What makes Apple uniquely capable of building revolutionary products
- Apple’s previous responses when threatened in music
- How to think about mergers and acquisitions
- How to best motivate employees
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