Is Steve Jobs’ sales pitch for the iPad over the top? I’m beginning to think not. In Jobs’ own words, it “is so much more intimate than a laptop, and…so much more capable than a smartphone… It’s phenomenal to hold the Internet in your hands.”

Analysts say that the iPad is creating a more integrated, immersive media experience, supported by social networking tools and location-based technologies. Robert Iger, CEO of Disney, predicted that the iPad will be a game-changer, Continue reading…

Jim Fielding is my hero. He is the president of Disney Stores Worldwide. (You know, in Hollywood it’s imperative that you have “worldwide” in your title – really.)

Brooks Barnes writes about the transformation of Disney stores in today’s New York Times. Fascinating piece. Front page. Above the crease.

Disney is going against the flow. Disney is learning from Apple. That’s two for two. Continue reading…