Linking in Social & Contextual with my studies to date...
Back in earlier blog I have reflected on some of the biggest companies and the success they have found during the last few decades (70's & 80's), but what struck me is the fact that some common social & economic factors are linking these companies to the success found by families, like the Medici back down the historical time-line. Back on March 9th I wrote heavily on my findings on the Medici of the Renaissance who were based in Florence. Florence at this time was full of wealth and extremely prosperous. Not to mention the Medici came to be very wealthy and it was this wealth that allowed them to make their name in history by investing and commissioning some of the finest artists of the time.
So part of the key to their success was to be based in the wealth of Florence.
Pixar, were based... Oh yes in California, which is known for silicon valley, a known hot-spot for funding new enterprises.
So at the times these companies were developing themselves they were being backed by prosperous economies, and operating in an environment where investment was rife and backers (like Steve Jobs) with millions of dollars to plough into the technology to propel these companies forward.
POWER, MONEY & AMBITION
Florence & California had the wealth to support the ambition of the likes of Pixar and Apple and now these companies are iconic in their day.
How many more examples are there like this that relate to New Media and Social Context I wonder? ?
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