Jordan Wehe

JONNY IVE ANNOUNCES NEW DESIGN FIRM, DEPARTURE FROM APPLE (VIDEO)

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June 28, 2019
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For years, Ive has been hugely influential to Apple’s hardware design and software development and deployment. Yesterday, he announced his departure from the company to start a new design firm. Without Ive, will Apple have the same focus on intelligent design?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEW4D_CERkE

Steve Jobs described Ive as, “not just a designer. That’s why he works directly for me. He has more operational power than anyone else at Apple except me. There’s no one who can tell him what to do, or to butt out. That’s the way I set it up.”

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ADIDAS + BEYONCE: I PREDICTED IT (PDF)

In #culture, #marketing, #music
April 25, 2019
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adidas made a splash in April when they announced a new, iconic partnership with Beyonce. The announcement surprised many, but not me. My colleague, Katherine Rainbolt, and I predicted the partnership not more than one month prior. Here’s our marketing/brand strategy for the adidas and Beyonce collaboration. The strategy includes brand overviews, data analysis, market analysis, and...

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WIFI 6 IS HERE (FINALLY)!

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January 12, 2020
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At CES this year, Wi-Fi and Internet technology was discussed at great length. How do we improve the battery life of our devices? Increase router capacity? Deliver WiFi to parts of our homes that are currently unserved or underserved? The answer is WiFi 6 and at Jade Communications, we’re standardizing it in EVERY home.

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DISNEY’S BOX OFFICE STRATEGY (PDF)

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September 15, 2019
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In addition to developing original content, the Walt Disney Company, under the leadership of Bob Iger, has turned to large scale mergers and acquisitions (M&A) to further their media and consumer goods empire. Notable M&As include Pixar in 2006 ($7.4 billion), Marvel in 2009 ($4 billion), a 30% share in Hulu in 2009 (to increase to 60% once Fox merger is finalized, undisclosed fee)...

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By Jordan Wehe June 28, 2019
Jordan Wehe

Head Wi-Fi wizard. Co-CEO. Jade enthusiast. Armed with a background in science, an MBA, and a passion for funky marketing, I have relentlessly challenged the status quo in the broadband space, taking Jade from a relatively unknown player to a nationally-recognized brand.

I have been a critical part of multiple Award winning projects and campaigns, including 2 Stevie American Business Awards. I have my dream job, leading a team obsessed with having fun, on purpose.

To top it all off, I am a 2x All-American and represent Team USA internationally in duathlon.

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