Wednesday, January 18, 2017

雅虎之死:從千億市值到48億賣身 連名字都沒保住

原本可以成為Google、Facebook的「爸爸」,或者微軟的「兒子」,最後卻像「孫子」一樣被賤賣,淪為網際網路浪潮的「棄子」。


最近,賣身之後的雅虎(Yahoo!)宣布,正式改名為「Altaba」,被中國網友戲稱為「阿里他爸」。

一顆巨星,就此隕落;一個時代,正式終結。
 



對「網際網路原住民」的90后、00後來說,雅虎是一個陌生的名詞。

但在70后、80后心中,雅虎才是真正的網際網路「老司機」,只是,好久沒有發車了。

從網際網路的拓荒者,到現在的拾荒者。

從本可以收購Google、Facebook,到被Verizon收購。

從1000億美元的市值,到48億美元賣身。

長江後浪推前浪,雅虎死在沙灘上。

雅虎之敗,敗在哪裡?

01. 網際網路「帝國」,等於網際網路的一切

1995年,斯坦福大學的兩個畢業生,「華裔」楊致遠和大衛•費羅聯手創立的雅虎正式上線。
雅虎創始人楊致遠與戴維•費羅

最初,雅虎只是對網站站點進行了簡單分類的分級目錄,讓網站資源變得有序,便於用戶查詢和使用。
早期的雅虎頁面

隨後,雅虎逐步擴張,建立了集搜索引擎、電子郵箱、即時通訊、網頁廣告和網站建站平台於一體的生態系統,覆蓋人們生活的方方面面,成為了世界上最大的網際網路門戶網站。



1999年,網際網路剛剛起步階段,雅虎就擁有了1.2億獨立用戶,其中1億用戶至少在雅虎的某一個頻道或特色服務中註冊過。

以電子郵箱為例,雅虎郵箱曾在全球範圍內擁有2.43億用戶,很多中國網民的第一個郵箱即是後綴為@yahoo.com的雅虎郵箱。
  


創立僅1年多后,雅虎就登陸納斯達克。上市當天股價上漲了154%,市值達到8億美元。2000年1月3日,雅虎的市值一度達到1280億美元。  



當年的雅虎,到底有多牛?

  • 它是全球第一家提供網際網路導航服務的網站。
  • 它開創了網際網路免費模式,即內容免費,廣告收費。
  • 2000年~2006年,它一直霸居全球網際網路排名第一的寶座。
  • 2006年全球網際網路公司前20名中,它獨霸3席,雅虎、雅虎日本和雅虎中國分別位列第1、第7和第14。

美國的Google、Facebook,中國的新浪、搜狐和網易三大門戶網無一不是它的追隨者和模仿者。
當年的雅虎「帝國」,幾近無敵,甚至可以說,等同於整個網際網路。
難怪一些專家不無誇張地說:「Internet有朝一日將改變整個世界,但若沒有YAHOO!,恐怕連門還摸不著呢。」


02. 那些年錯過的愛情,能買卻不買,能賣卻不賣

Internet摸到門了,正在改變著世界。先驅者雅虎,卻迷路了。

①錯過Google
1997年,斯坦福大學的兩個學生,搞了一個叫「BackRub(網路爬蟲)」的研究項目,想要以100萬美元賣給雅虎,這就是Google的雛形。  
Google1998年的頁面,標識後面也有個驚嘆號,可能在模仿Yahoo!

高冷的雅虎卻無動於衷,到了2002年,雅虎幡然悔悟,開始認真考慮收購Google,才發現已經買不起了。

今天,Google的市值是5000億美元。


②錯過Facebook
2006年,雅虎報價10億美元準備收購Facebook。扎克伯格和Facebook的投資者幾乎同意了這個交易。
Facebook早期的頁面

當時正值Facebook內憂外困,雅虎便趁火打劫,在最後關頭砍價至8.5億美元,倍感羞辱的扎克伯格,在董事會上當著所有人的面撕爛雅虎遞交的協議書。

過了幾個月,雅虎又提出10億美元甚至更高的收購價,被Facebook拒絕。

今天,Facebook的市值是3000億美元。


③錯過微軟
2008年2月1日,微軟開出450億美元的高價,溢價60%,向雅虎拋出橄欖枝,希望通過兩者的聯姻,打破谷歌在搜索和在線廣告市場的壟斷地位。

雅虎卻認為報價大大低估了雅虎的市值。

3個月後,微軟又將報價提高到了500億美元,不過依舊被後者拒之門外。
 
微軟洽購雅虎,各方一直看好,最後卻不了了之


錯失了這次高價賣身的機會,雅虎猶如貨架上的打折商品,無奈地等待著討價還價,煎熬地期待著買家光臨。

2016年7月25日,美國通訊巨頭Verizon宣布以48.3億美元收購雅虎。

對於曾經的網際網路巨人來說,這個結局更像是一場羞辱。48億美元的售價還不到巔峰時期千億估值的一個零頭。


03.老司機,為什麼翻車了

與雅虎同年上線的亞馬遜,始終保持穩步上升,成為市值僅次於蘋果、谷歌、微軟的科技圈第四強。

只比雅虎年輕兩歲的谷歌,在走過18年歷史之後,依然處於持續上升通道。


雅虎這位網際網路「老司機」,為什麼就翻車了呢?

①迷失在產業更替中

僅僅錯過搜索引擎,並不致命。

致命的是,雅虎在電商、視頻、社交網路、遊戲、微博等興起的時代也鮮有建樹,導致其地位日益邊緣化。

2012年,「矽谷女神」瑪麗莎•梅耶爾出任雅虎CEO,先後收購了50多家公司,涉及社交網站、輕博客、視頻、遊戲、電話會議系統等領域。

雅虎收購的部分公司

結果,不少公司在被收購后不久便關停了業務或逐漸消失,雅虎因此被稱為「創業公司殺手」。


②大公司病上身

隨著規模越來越大,雅虎官僚作風日盛,造成組織資源的大量浪費。

迄今為止,網際網路領域最成功的公司基本都是創始人主導,唯獨雅虎是職業經理人主導。

更加奇葩的是,雅虎22年換了7任CEO,最長的任期6年,短的僅4個月就被董事會趕下台。



網際網路發展日新月異,雅虎卻在管理層頻繁的變動與更迭中,摩擦內耗、左右搖擺,與其他網際網路巨頭的差距越來越大,最終走向衰落。

原本可以成為Google、Facebook的「爸爸」,或者微軟的「兒子」,最後卻像「孫子」一樣被賤賣,淪為網際網路浪潮的「棄子」。

雅虎之敗,時也,命也?抑或,作也?

雅虎倒下了,我們不用太過悲傷。

畢竟,柯達、諾基亞,也是這樣倒下的。

畢竟,時代的新浪潮,總是要踩著幾塊鵝卵石,繼續向前奔涌的。
  

雅虎CEO瑪麗莎•梅耶爾


雅虎的倒下,之於我們個體的意義,不是少了一個瀏覽新聞的網站,而是提出了一個命題:企業或個人,如何在時代的浪潮中,不被淘汰?

當今之中國,正面臨「三千年未有之大變局」,經濟高速發展、科技日新月異、財富急劇積累……

每一個中國人都是這場「大變局」的親歷者甚至是推動者——

大江東去,你可以隨波逐流,也可以逆流而上,但是,千萬不要停止不前!

Monday, January 16, 2017

查询 UniFi 或 Streamyx 是否获得免费升级

太好了!马电讯(TM)终于宣布,免费提升网速服务的最新进展啦!如今不只 UniFi 用户可获得免费提升网速, Streamyx 用户也将获得提升网速。

根据TM 所发出的消息,所有 TM Homeline、Streamyx 和 UniFi 都有机会享有免费提升网速优惠。TM 将于1月16日开始透过电邮或 SMS 通知用户。

所有 TM (Streamyx 和 UniFi)用户受促上网查询网速升级进程,并点击接受免费升级。不过TM 是分批进行网速升级,若你的配套还没获得升级,请稍等下一批,下一批是在1月25日才公布。



VIP5 的用户将获得免费升级至 UniFi 10,而 VIP 10 将可获得升级至 Advance 30,Advance 30 的用户可获得升级至 Advance 50。

赶紧来检查看你是否会获得免费提升网速啦!

查询网速提升的方法

步骤1:浏览 https://www.tm.com.my/thankyousurprise/

步骤2:姓名、身份证号码、TM 电话号码、手机号码和电邮。

步骤3:输入验证码。

步骤4:点击 Check My Surprise !

步骤5:网页将显示你是否是获利的一份子啦。



Wednesday, January 11, 2017

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia’s CNY ad slammed for being “meaningless”


Mercedes-Benz Malaysia’s new Chinese New Year spot does not seem to be striking gold in the world of social.

In fact “terrible”, “meaningless”, “low class” and “a waste of money” are just some of the words netizens have used to describe the latest ad. The ad, which is posted on Mercedes Benz Malaysia’s official Facebook last Friday, has so far collected more than 125,700 views with over 450 comments, at the time of writing.

One user said, “Mercedes Benz is supposed to stand for excellence. And this ad totally destroys that credibility. How on earth was it approved? Who is your agency?”

Watch the spot below to find out what prompted these comments:


And okay if you haven’t got the time to actually watch the minute long clip, here’s what happened:

A couple sit in the car talking about the protagonist’s strained relationship with his brother. And then, when a parking spot opens up, using the park assist the lady parks her car. Upon stepping out of the car, the man sees his brother. Cue ancient Chinese music. The spot ends.

Since then, despite the backlash, the brand has launched yet another spot. A couple sit in a car discussing their purchases and plans for the new year. The car comes to a halt at the red light, and when the light turns green, they move, only to be halted back because of the collision prevention assist function. Sounds harmless right? Except when you watch the actors casted. Check it out:


The spot launched just yesterday has 84 shares and over 180 reactions. One user said: “Great job Mercedes and the ad agency. Hope ya’ll win a Kancil for yourself this year.”

A+M has asked the brand why it has decided to go ahead with the launch of the second spot.

However, with regard to the entire campaign idea, Mark Raine, vice president, sales and marketing passenger cars, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia said the social media clips “compliments the overall campaign taking on a different angle with a humorous and light-hearted twist”. He added, especially on social media, the platform lends itself to communicating with a wider audience while using material “with a more real-life touch and feel” as opposed to filming a full-fledged TVC.

“In general, we intend to create awareness for our brand, products and services taking different and fresh approaches,” he added.

Whatever Mercedes-Benz Malaysia’s intent might be, we decided to ask a few creative agency friends on their take of the ad.

One prominent ECD at an MNC described the ad as having “no class”. He added there are few factors on why this ad doesn’t bode well with the audience.

First, it’s the low quality production of the video which doesn’t match with the classic branding of Mercedes Benz of a high quality car brand.

“On top of that, the overall production looks cheap with its script not crafted well, as well as wrong casting for the actors who also do not seem to deliver well,” he said. He added that if you are advertising or talking about a premium quality car brand like Mercedes Benz, it needs to reflect that quality in the ad itself.

“Likewise, if we’re talking about cheaper car like Perodua, chances are people are more likely to accept a lower quality ad,” he said.

Another ECD who also wanted to remain anonymous shared a similar sentiment. He said the story line brings no surprises nor twists in addition to a poor acting and filming skill.

Calling this a ‘painful’ ad, he explained:

The company may have lost a great opportunity to create meaningful content during this festive period, in an attempt to save cost.

He added such low quality films no longer cut it with the Malaysian audience especially because modern Malaysians are globalised and are used to seeing beautiful stories coming from brands locally and globally.

“To create something meaningful, you really need to invest in the right people and talents such as a good scriptwriter and someone who can foresee the brand’s vision,” he said. The key lesson here, he said, is to spend money wisely and don’t be penny-wise and pound-foolish.

Low budget doesn’t mean no budget

With the rise of user generated content, and the availability of easy to use filming technology, many might be inclined to believe that making a 30 second clip no longer requires the eye of an expert. But experts advice otherwise.

“Some clients with lower budget think that video content is something that’s easily done. But not every one with a video camera can shoot something and not everybody’s a storyteller. This particular ad looks like a really really low production – it’s like a script written by procurement, everything’s about money,” he added.

Another creative expert added that, a brand has to realise that every tactical thing and every piece of content counts.

“These are the little pillars which are crucial in building a particular brand. Everything you do is a reflection of who you are as a brand and how you think – this very ad is just not doing them any favour.”

source: http://www.marketing-interactive.com/mercedes-benz-malaysias-cny-ad-slammed-for-being-meaningless/

老爺爺罹癌被醫生診斷剩三個月壽命,結果用了這「飲食療法」竟然痊癒了!



癌症位居十大死因之首,許多癌症到現在連醫生都找不出病因,只能以化療或電療治療,不過有位老爺爺用了「飲食治療法」竟然讓自己的癌細胞都消失!

其實這位老爺爺並不是一般人,還是一位博士。當他有著超順遂的人生時,卻被醫生診斷只剩三個月的生命...


後來這位老爺爺聽說了新的代謝療法,心想反正他也沒什麼好失去的了,那就來嘗試看看,最後發現真的有效,居然連一點癌細胞也不留了。


經過科學家證實,原來這種療法真的在老鼠跟某些人身上是真的有效的。

原來治療癌症也有這種方法,不過大家要記得,要做所有的事情前記得要先詢問過醫生的建議在開始進行喔!也分享給大家看看吧!

Wednesday, January 4, 2017

最新拥有 VisaWave 这logo的银行卡其实是「大陷阱」!赶快关掉这功能!

2017年了,所有人都应该换了最新的银行卡(Debit Card)和信用卡(Credit Card)对吗?但大家有没有留意到卡上面多了几个 logo,尤其是这个像声波的波纹标志?


这是神马?没错,这就是现在全球大力推广的「无接触式支付系统」CPS(Contactless payment systems),包括 Visa 的 PayWave,MasterCard 的 PayPass 和 American Express 的 ExpressPay,基本上功能都是一模一样的,只是不一样公司而已。

▼那这有什么用处呢?用处可就大了,这系统能够让消费者在指定商家付款时,只需掏出你的银行卡或信用卡,在柜台的读卡机上轻轻一 scan,付款瞬间完成,听起来是不是超屌超方便的?

▼但大家知不知道其实这里面还有一个潜在功能?就是当你使用无接触式来支付 RM1,000 或以下时,你是不需要提供任何密码和签名的!看好不是 RM25,是 RM1,000!

大家听出问题了吗?没错,这代表如果你的卡落在别人手中,在你完全不知情的情况下他也能用这方法来成功付款!

超危险的对不对?!你去换卡的时候银行有告诉你吗?很肯定很多人都没有咯,大马的银行素质大家抖动的。而现在还有一个最大的问题就是这功能是默认的,当卡一送到你手中这功能就已经可以开始使用了!

▼在大马很多地方已经支持这种付款方式了:
  • AEON BiG
  • AEON MaxValu
  • AEON Stores
  • AEON Wellness
  • Ben’s Independent Grocer
  • Borders
  • Chatime
  • Golden Screen Cinemas
  • HERO
  • Jaya Grocer
  • KLIA Ekspres 12. Krispy Kreme
  • Krispy Kreme
  • McDonald’s
  • MYDIN
  • NSK
  • RadioShack
  • SOGO Kuala Lumpur
  • Starbucks
  • TGV Cinemas
  • The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
  • Village Grocer

如果你家里有佣人,想象一下你的卡被她拿了的话…月尾你就够力了!

▼但是大家别慌,也别去骂银行,因为骂也没用。现在这里就教大家怎么关闭这超不安全的功能!(这里以 Maybank 卡为例子,其他银行方法大同小异。)

1. 到 ATM 机放入卡后选择「OTHER TRANSACTION」

▼选择「CHANGE LIMIT / LANGUAGE / MAYBANK ONE」

▼选择「PURCHASE LIMIT」

▼点选「NO PURCHASE」,然后输入你的 IC 号码就可以了。

这样子就完成了,才4个步骤,是不是超简单的?!

关闭过后就不需要再担心银行卡和信用卡被人偷偷盗用了,不过同时你这张卡也不能用来购物了。赶快把这方法分享出去给家人朋友知道吧!

Tuesday, January 3, 2017

10 awesome tricks for cleaning your home without chemicals

We assume they are safe, but almost all household cleaning products contain toxic chemicals that pollute indoor air and are harmful for our health. Today’s modern home is loaded with dangerous detergents designed to make domestic life easier, and we’ve gotten used to them so much that we can hardly imagine our weekly cleaning session without them. But in order to make your home safer, it is important to reduce the use of products containing hazardous substances.

Today, I'm giving you several useful tips that will reduce your whole family’s exposure to the toxic chemicals. Save money and feel better when you switch from store-bought cleaners to safer, yet no less effective, homemade alternatives.


Removing a rust stain in your bathroom

You can easily clean rust stains from ceramic tiles by applying a mixture of vinegar and baking soda on the affected area. Leave the solution for a few minutes, then rinse it off with water and wipe the tiles with a dry cloth.


Removing dirt and mud stains

The best way to get your windows spotlessly clean is to use a simple homemade solution of water and ammonia (1 part ammonia to 10 parts water). After cleaning, make sure you dry the glass thoroughly, preferably with a microfiber cloth or paper towel to avoid streaking. One more way to clean your windows is to use a raw potato. Just cut it in half and rub it over your windows. Then wipe away the juice with a clean cloth.


Making the floors shine

Cleaning hardwood floors with water and vinegar is the perfect method to give them that brand-new shine. Just dissolve 1/4 cup of vinegar in 1 liter of water and the floor cleaner is ready. If your floor is tiled, use boiling water for washing it.


Descaling the washing machine
To keep your washing machine free of limescale and in top operating condition, it’s a good idea to clean it regularly. For this purpose, in an empty washing machine add 2.8oz (80g) of citric acid, set the hottest wash cycle, and let it clean itself.


Making your mirrors shine

To make your mirrors shine, you should degrease them first. For this, take the solution we used for cleaning the windows and add 2 tablespoons of alcohol to it.


How to clean a cutting board

To disinfect and clean your cutting board, rub it all over with the cut side of half a lemon, sprinkle with coarse salt, and let it sit for 5-10 minutes. Then, using the remaining lemon half, scour the surface once again. Finally, rinse your cutting board with warm water.


Getting rid of grime

To clean your carpet, sprinkle baking soda and cornstarch over the surface of it, let it stand for 15 minutes, then vacuum. This method will help you remove grime and eliminate unpleasant odors in your home.


Banishing bad smells

To get rid of smells inside your refrigerator, use equal parts lemon juice and water to wash it. You can also add a small amount of baking soda to the solution. This will make removing dirt easier.


Cleaning shower doors and tiles

One way to remove water stains and mildew from tile and glass doors is to use baking soda or lemon. Dip a wet toothbrush into baking soda and scrub the tile grout clean. When you’re done, rinse the tile thoroughly with clean water. Once a week, rub these surfaces with half a lemon, leave for 10-15 minutes, rinse with water, and wipe them dry.


Making your oven look like new again

Mix together 1/2 cup of water and 1 cup of baking soda. Spread the resulting paste all over the interior surfaces of your oven, and let it sit for 15 minutes. Then rinse the surfaces thoroughly, and dry the glass gently with a clean soft cloth. Fill a spray bottle with white distilled vinegar, spray evenly onto the dirty areas, and let it sit for 15 minutes before wiping dry with a clean dry cloth.

Monday, January 2, 2017

想要发财?大扫除有秘诀!◢选好吉日,把「这些东西」通通清除,包你年头Huat到年尾!【内有视频】


新年寓意除旧迎新,所以家家户户在过年前,总会选个良辰吉日,一家大小合力将屋子打扫一番,一点也不马虎!


到底今年有哪些大扫除的吉日,这些吉日哪个生肖又不宜选用呢?


大扫除不只是迎新除旧,还要除火、除木、除金等。
究竟怎么分辨这些【火、木、土、金、水】呢?请 Google 吧~~~ 旺旺