{"title":"Sean Silcoff","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to the acclaimed author \u003cstrong\u003eSean Silcoff\u003c\/strong\u003e. Known for his insightful exploration of the business world, Sean Silcoff brings a wealth of knowledge and a knack for compelling storytelling to his works. His writings are perfect for those passionate about business and entrepreneurship, offering unique insights into the complexities of the corporate world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his influential works, you will find \u003cem\u003eLosing the Signal\u003c\/em\u003e, a captivating account of the meteoric rise and subsequent fall of BlackBerry, the once-dominant force in the smartphone market. This book, co-authored by Jacquie McNish, provides a riveting narrative of innovation, competition, and the ever-evolving landscape of technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSean Silcoff’s works are not just informative; they are also narrative-driven, making them both educational and entertaining. Whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur or simply intrigued by the dynamics of business, diving into this collection offers a chance to learn from real-world business triumphs and trials.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"losing-the-signal-by-sean-silcoff-9781847941725","title":"Losing the Signal","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn unprecedented exploration of the remarkable rise and fall of BlackBerry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWinner of the Canadian National Business Book Award 2016\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eShortlisted for the FT\/McKinsey Business Book of the Year Award 2015\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2009, BlackBerry controlled half of the US smartphone market. Today that number is less than one per cent. What went so wrong?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLosing the Signal\u003c\/em\u003e is the riveting story of a company that toppled global giants before succumbing to the ruthlessly competitive forces of Silicon Valley. This is not a conventional tale of modern business failure by fraud and greed; instead, the rise and fall of BlackBerry reveals the dangerous speed at which innovators race along the information superhighway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith unprecedented access to key players, senior executives, directors, and competitors, \u003cem\u003eLosing the Signal\u003c\/em\u003e unveils the remarkable rise of a company that started above a bagel store in a small Canadian city and went on to control half of the US smartphone market. However, at the very moment BlackBerry was ranked the world's fastest-growing company, internal feuds and chaotic growth crippled the company as it faced its gravest test—the entry of Apple and Google into the mobile phone market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExpertly told by acclaimed journalists Jacquie McNish and Sean Silcoff, this is an entertaining, whirlwind narrative that goes behind the scenes to reveal one of the most compelling business stories of the new century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House Distribution","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47326984437996,"sku":"9781847941725","price":45.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/26144703482845.jpg?v=1771814093"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/sean-silcoff.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}